Getty METAIRIE, LOUISIANA – JUNE 17: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints take part in drills during mandatory mini camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on June 17, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images)
The New Orleans Saints made a late change to their running back room before the 2026 season opener, placing Audric Estimé on injured reserve and elevating rookie CJ Donaldson from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.
New Orleans announced the moves Saturday, September 12, one day after ruling Estimé out with a thigh injury.
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