Fuaga (hip) has returned to Sunday's game against the Falcons, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. Fuaga left in the first quarter of Sunday's game due to a hip injury. After being checked on by trainers, Fuaga is back in at left tackle.
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Team
New Orleans Saints
Birthdate
4/5/2002 (22)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'6", 324 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 1; Pk (NO)
Birthplace
Tacoma, WA, USA
Position
OT
College
Oregon State
Career History
New Orleans Saints
2024-Present
(1 season)
Fuaga (hip) has returned to Sunday's game against the Falcons, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. Fuaga left in the first quarter of Sunday's game due to a hip injury. After being checked on by trainers, Fuaga is back in at left tackle.
Fuaga (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Atlanta. While Fuaga is sidelined, Olisaemeka Udoh has come in at left tackle.
Fuaga (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports. Fuaga didn't practice in the last two sessions of the week, but he will suit up for Sunday's contest. He'll start at left tackle and protect the blindside of quarterback Derek Carr.
Fuaga (back) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. Fuaga was limited during Wednesday's practice due to a back issue, but he did not practice in each of the last two sessions. If he's unable to play Sunday, Landon Young would be the likely candidate to start at left tackle and be tasked with protecting Derek Carr's blindside.
Fuaga (back) wasn't on the Saints' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 outing against the Panthers. The 2024 first-round pick out of Oregon State was sidelined for the second half of August due to a back injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue just in time for the Saints' regular-season opener. Expect Fuaga to protect Derek Carr's blindside throughout his rookie campaign.
Fuaga (back) participated in 11-on-11 drills during Thursday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. Fuaga sustained a back injury in practice last Thursday, which led him to missing the Saints' second preseason game against the 49ers on Sunday. The rookie first-round pick will likely be held out of New Orleans' preseason finale against Tennessee and focus on being fully healthy for Week 1 against Carolina on Sept. 8. Fuaga is slated to start at left tackle and will be responsible for protecting the blindside of quarterback Derek Carr.
Head coach Dennis Allen said Fuaga's back injury shouldn't be anything to worry about as far as Week 1, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Fuaga has been dealing with a back issue as of recently during New Orleans' training camp. The 6-foot-6 offensive tackle should be healthy ahead of Week 1 against the Panthers, but this may mean his availability is limited in the last two games of the preseason.
Fuaga is dealing with a back injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. Fuaga departed from Thursday's practice after individual drills due to tightness in his back, per Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana. It's not yet clear if he'll be forced to miss Sunday's preseason contest against San Francisco due to the issue. Fuaga is slated to work as New Orleans' starting left tackle after the Saints drafted him 14th overall in April's NFL Draft.