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Saints Place RB Etienne on IR, Face Four-Game Absence
Developing
In Short: In Etienne's absence, the Saints will rely on Kendre Miller and Alvin Kamara to take on the majority of his snaps. Rookie CJ will also see increased playing time.
Etienne had been experiencing hamstring issues in the lead-up to the game, but his injury did not require surgery, according to Moore. The coach also noted that the team will reassess Etienne's return closer to the initial four-game timeline.
In Etienne's absence, the Saints will rely on Kendre Miller and Alvin Kamara to take on the majority of his snaps. Rookie CJ will also see increased playing time.
The Saints have bolstered their running back depth by signing Ulysses Bentley IV to the practice squad on Thursday.
Etienne signed a four-year, $52 million contract with the Saints in free agency. The team later revised Kamara's contract to lower his base salary while adding up to $8.5 million in incentives.
What's still developing
- Etienne injured his hamstring in the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.