Packers Could Fix Run Game With $44M Trade Fit
The Athletic's Daniel Popper suggests the Packers are a strong trade fit for Saints right guard Cesar Ruiz, which could help bolster Green Bay's running game.
Cesar Ruiz
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Cesar Ruiz: quick answers
- Is Cesar Ruiz injured?
- Cesar Ruiz has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Cesar Ruiz
A report suggests Cesar Ruiz, the Saints' starting right guard, could be a fitting trade target for the Packers, who are reportedly looking to improve their run blocking. The speculated move would see Green Bay pay roughly $44 million to acquire him. No deal has been confirmed.
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Cesar Ruiz has been ruled out for New Orleans' Week 7 matchup against Pittsburgh, played at Stade de France. His absence from the lineup leaves the Saints needing to adjust their interior offensive line for the international contest.
Source:Canal Street ChroniclesOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Linebacker Kaden Elliss is set to return to New Orleans' lineup for Sunday's game. Center Cesar Ruiz, meanwhile, carries a questionable tag and his availability remains uncertain. Both developments could affect the Saints' plans along the line and at linebacker heading into the matchup.
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Cesar Ruiz sat out the Saints' Wednesday practice ahead of their matchup with the Steelers. His absence comes as New Orleans' overall injury situation shows some signs of improvement, but his status for the upcoming game remains unclear as the week continues.
Source:Canal Street ChroniclesOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Center Cesar Ruiz sat out practice entirely this week and carries a questionable tag into Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris. Defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd is also listed as questionable on the Saints' final injury report. Their statuses will be worth monitoring as New Orleans finalizes its lineup for the Week 7 matchup.
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Latest Ruiz news
New Orleans Saints vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Inactives: Cesar Ruiz ruled out
The Saints ruled out center Cesar Ruiz for their Week 7 game against the Steelers, played overseas at Stade de France.
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Kaden Elliss set to return for Saints, Cesar Ruiz listed as questionable
Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss is expected back in the lineup, while center Cesar Ruiz is listed as questionable heading into Sunday's game.
Final Saints vs. Steelers Injury Report: Cesar Ruiz and Nathan Shepherd questionable
After their final practice before facing the Steelers in Paris on Oct. 25, the Saints list center Cesar Ruiz and defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd as questionable for Sunday's game.
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Final Saints vs. Steelers Injury Report: Cesar Ruiz and Nathan Shepherd questionable
The Saints enter Sunday's game against the Steelers with two players, Cesar Ruiz and Nathan Shepherd, listed as questionable on their final injury report.
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New Orleans Saints News: Injury report is beginning to look better
The Saints' injury situation is improving slightly, though center Cesar Ruiz did not practice Wednesday ahead of New Orleans' game against the Steelers.
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Wednesday’s Saints vs. Steelers Injury Report: Cesar Ruiz did not practice
Saints center Cesar Ruiz did not practice Wednesday as New Orleans had two players sit out ahead of their game against the Steelers.
Wednesday’s Saints vs. Steelers Injury Report: Cesar Ruiz did not practice
Saints center Cesar Ruiz sat out Wednesday's practice as New Orleans prepares for its Week 7 game against the Steelers in Paris.