How did former Jaguars RB Travis Etienne play in Saints' debut?
How did former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne perform in his New Orleans Saints debut in Week 1?
Travis Etienne, a former Jacksonville Jaguars running back, made his New Orleans Saints debut in Week 1. The Jaguars opted not to re-sign Etienne, a free agent, and instead signed him to a four-year, $48 million deal. In his first game, Etienne showcased his versatility, rushing for a team-high 10 times for 47 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per carry.
He also contributed effectively in the passing game, catching 7 of 8 targets for an additional 32 yards. Etienne's performance was a welcome addition for the Saints, who relied on running backs Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez to back him up, with Tuten amassing 66 rushing yards on 15 carries and Rodriguez contributing 23 yards on six carries.
Etienne, the 25th overall selection by the Jaguars in the 2021 NFL draft, proved to be a valuable asset in his first outing, demonstrating his potential to contribute to the Saints' offense.
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