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Saints Bring Back Etienne Jr. From IR vs Panthers
New Orleans activates running back ahead of matchup with Carolina while dealing with multiple injuries
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Activation and Return Timeline
The New Orleans Saints have activated running back Travis Etienne Jr. from injured reserve ahead of their game against the Carolina Panthers. The move came after the team placed the back on IR on Oct. 1 due to a hamstring issue sustained in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Etienne had already been managing hamstring concerns entering that contest.
Performance Before Injury
In the game against the Raiders, Etienne posted a season-high 57 yards on the ground before exiting in the third quarter after a 16-yard run. He has since returned to full practice and indicated he feels strong enough to contribute again.
Roster Adjustments and Matchup Notes
Etienne is expected to split carries with Alvin Kamara and Audric Estime, who rushed for 72 yards in the prior game against the Cleveland Browns. The Saints also placed second-round selection Christen Miller on IR with a knee injury. They will be missing offensive linemen Erik McCoy and Taliese Fuaga for the Panthers contest.
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