Carl Granderson Injury News & Updates

Granderson recorded six total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Giants.

Granderson remained rather productive in Week 5, playing a season-high 67 snaps on defense, while registering at least six stops for the third time this season. The linebacker is now up to 26 total tackles (19 solo), including 4.5 sacks, while adding two passes defensed over five games this year.

Granderson registered five tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's Week 4 loss to Buffalo.

Granderson's sack was a second-quarter, third-down takedown of Josh Allen that forced a Bills punt. The veteran defensive end is off to a rousing start to the campaign, racking up 4.5 sacks through four weeks. Granderson's most sacks in a regular season is 8.5, which he achieved in 17 contests in 2023.

Granderson recorded two total tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 44-13 loss to the Seahawks.

Granderson was unable to continue his red-hot start to the season in Week 3, finishing with a season-low two takedowns in the game. The 28-year-old has now produced 15 total tackles (11 solo), including 3.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over the first three contests this year.

Granderson tallied seven tackles (five solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Saints' 26-21 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Coming off a 1.5 sack performance in Week 1, Granderson continued to wreak havoc in the pass rush. Three of Granderson's seven tackles were for a loss, including sacks of four and three yards on Mac Jones in the first and second quarters, respectively. Granderson is up to 3.5 sacks on the season and is just two shy of matching his total from 2024. He'll look to extend his sack streak to three games against the Seahawks in Seattle this Sunday.

Granderson recorded six total tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed in Sunday's 20-13 loss to Arizona.

Granderson was able to get to get quarterback Kyler Murray on two occasions in Week 1, compiling more than one sack in a contest for the first time since Week 3 of the 2024 campaign. The 28-year-old was registered 61 total tackles (36 solo), including 5.5 sacks, over 17 regular-season games last year, and he is now off to a strong start in 2025.

In 17 games in 2024, Granderson recorded 61 tackles (36 solo) including 5.5 sacks, a forced fumble and four pass breakups.

2024 was Granderson's third straight season playing at least 16 games, and it was his third straight season tallying at least 5.5 sacks. Among his teammates, only 2023 first-rounder Bryan Bresee had more (7.5). Granderson projects to remain a key piece on the edge for New Orleans in 2025.

Granderson recorded four total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns.

Granderson was one of three Saints to record a sack in Sunday's blowout win, bringing down Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter. The Wyoming product has been one of the Saints' most productive pass rushers through 11 games this season, ranking second on the team with 4.5 sacks while also forcing one fumble. Expect Granderson to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.

Granderson posted four tackles (three solo), including a half-sack, in Sunday's loss to Carolina.

The Saints managed just one sack in the contest, which Granderson split with Nathan Shepherd. Granderson managed 3.0 sacks over the first three games of the season, but this was his first sack since. The veteran defensive lineman has totaled 34 tackles (21 solo) over nine games on the campaign.

Granderson (neck) was a full participant during the Saints' walkthrough practice Tuesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Granderson was estimated as a limited participant Monday due to a neck injury he sustained during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers. It appears to be a minor issue, however, and he should avoid an injury designation heading into Thursday's game against the Broncos. Granderson has accumulated 24 tackles (13 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through the first six games of the regular season.

Granderson (neck) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.

Granderson played 76-percent of the Saints' defensive snaps and recorded two total tackles in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, but it appears he sustained a neck injury in the process. The Wyoming product will likely play through the injury in Thursday night's matchup against the Broncos unless he downgrades to a DNP either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Granderson recorded five total tackles (four solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also forcing a fumble in Sunday's 15-12 loss to the Eagles.

Granderson was once again a menace in the backfield, getting to Jalen Hurts twice, including a strip sack in the second quarter which was recovered by teammate Willie Gay. Granderson has now compiled 10 total tackles (five solo), including 3.0 sacks, over the last two weeks.

Granderson finished the 2023 regular season with a career-high 78 tackles and a career-high 8.5 sacks across 17 games.

Granderson showed promise as an edge rusher over the first four seasons of his career, totaling 14.5 sacks while playing a rotational role across 54 appearances. New Orleans locked in the 2019 undrafted free agent locked in a four-year, $52 million contract in September. In return, he rewarded the Saints with a team high in sacks as well as the team's third-most tackles behind inside linebackers Pete Werner and Demario Davis. With 34-year-old defensive end and franchise stalwart Cameron Jordan's production and availability slipping over each of the past three seasons, Granderson appears poised to play a vital role at pass rusher in once again in 2024.

Granderson recorded eight tackles (three solo) and a sack in the Saints' 30-22 defeat to the Rams on Thursday.

The defensive end also played on 79 percent of the defensive snaps. Granderson has 73 tackles, including 8.5 sacks, a pass defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 2023.

Granderson (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game at the Rams, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Granderson was limited at practice Monday and Tuesday, but he was able to participate in full Wednesday, removing any doubt that he'll play in Week 16. He'll resume his role as the Saints' top pass rusher Thursday.

Granderson (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Granderson's participation level was just an estimate with the Saints on a short week, playing Thursday against the Rams, and not actually holding a practice Monday. His status for practice Tuesday and Wednesday should give better insight into his chances of playing Week 16.

Granderson tallied five tackles (four solo), with a sack, in the Saints' 28-6 victory overs Carolina on Sunday.

Granderson was one of four New Orleans defenders to record a sack Sunday, bringing his total on the season to 6.5. The 26-year-old will now look to build off this strong outing in the team's upcoming matchup versus the Giants.

Granderson finished Sunday's loss to Atlanta with 10 tackles (four solo).

Granderson's 10 stops led New Orleans and marked his first double-digit tackle performance of the campaign. In fact, prior to Sunday, the veteran defensive end hadn't tallied more than six stops in any contest. Granderson's big performance against the Falcons pushed him to 54 tackles on the season, establishing a new career-high mark.

Granderson registered six tackles (three solo), including a sack, during the Saints' 38-27 win versus Indianapolis on Sunday.

Granderson was only one two New Orleans defenders to sack Gardner Minshew, and he now has 5.5 sacks through eight games. The 26-year-old should have an ample opportunity to increase those numbers next week versus the Bears, whose offensive line has struggled so far this season.

Granderson had six tackles (five solo), including one tackle for loss, in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Jaguars. He also recovered a fumble.

Granderson stayed home on a double reverse and brought down Jamal Agnew for a one-yard loss in the fourth quarter. It was Granderson's eighth TFL through seven games, putting him just one shy of his career high from last season. He remains at 4.5 sacks, also one back of last year's career best.

Granderson recorded six tackles (three solo), including one sack and two tackles for loss in Sunday's 20-13 defeat against the Texans.

Granderson tallied a season-high in tackles this past weekend, finishing tied for second on the Saints in total stops. The 26-year-old is in his first year of being a full-time starter on New Orleans' defense, and he's already earned a four-year contract extension. Through the first six games of the season, Granderson is easily having his most productive year ever, recording 23 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks (which leads the team).

The Saints agreed to a four-year extension with Granderson Saturday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Granderson has already registered 2.5 sacks in two games this season and is well on his way to shattering his career-high 5.5 sacks registered last season. He joined the Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and has steadily seen more snaps on defense since then. Granderson will continue to be a force for the Saints' defensive front alongside Cameron Jordan, Nathan Shepherd and Khalen Saunders.

Granderson registered two solo tackles, including a sack, in the Saints' 20-17 win over the Panthers in Week 2.

Granderson was able to get to the quarterback for the second straight week to open the 2023 season. He now has 2.5 sacks heading into the team's Week 3 matchup with the Packers, only three sacks short of his career-high 5.5 set over 16 games in 2022.

Granderson recorded four tackles and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 16-15 win versus Tennessee.

In a Week 1 game that quickly turned into a defensive slugfest, Granderson emerged as one of the game's most valuable players Sunday, creating pressures even on the plays where he wasn't taking down Ryan Tannehill behind the line of scrimmage. He'll look to build on his impressive 2023 debut at Carolina on Monday, where he'll line up across from Ikem Ekwonu.

Granderson tallied career highs with 53 tackles (30 solo) and 5.5 sacks while playing 16 games during the 2022 regular season.

Granderson doubled his previous career high for tackles while also finishing with the Saints' fourth-most sacks this season. The 2019 undrafted free agent stepped up into a bigger role over the second half of the season, starting each of the final three games. Conversely, previous starting defensive end Marcus Davenport saw his opportunities consistently dwindle after he returned from a calf injury Week 12. With Davenport set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, it's possible Granderson could be in line for a similarly increased role heading into the 2023 campaign.

Granderson recorded six tackles (five solo) and one sack in Saturday's 17-10 win over the Browns.

While Granderson was on the field for a career-high 50 reps this past weekend in Cleveland, he was able to collect his fourth sack of the 2022-23 campaign. He's now amassed at least four stops in five out of New Orleans' last six contests, and he'll look to keep momentum pointed north when the Saints square off against the Eagles in Week 17.

Granderson recorded seven tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks, during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Rams.

The 25-year-old played a season-high 49 defensive snaps with starting defensive ends Cameron Jordan (orbital) and Marcus Davenport (calf) both inactive Week 11. As a result, Granderson also achieved season highs in tackles and sacks, as the Saints' defense pushed around the Rams' injury-decimated offensive line. Over his first nine games of the season, the 261-pounder totaled 22 tackles and one sack while playing 183 of his 298 snaps on defense. Granderson should continue to step up into a starting role if Jordan and/or Davenport remain sidelined or limited this Sunday against San Francisco.

Granderson (eye) was a full participant during the Saints' practice Wednesday.

Granderson sustained an eye injury that forced him out for the remainder of Sunday's loss to the Vikings. However, this issue appears to have been minor given his ability to practice without any issues Wednesday. The backup defensive end picked up eight tackles and half a sack while playing 68 defensive snaps over the first three weeks of the season.

Granderson (eye) will not return Sunday against the Vikings, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Footballreports.

Granderson left in the second quarter with the injury and headed to the locker room. He did not record any stats before departing. In his absence, Payton Turner and Tanoh Kpassagnon will likely see extra opportunity.

Granderson signed a two-year deal to remain with the Saints on Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Granderson earned a career-high 426 defensive snaps across 15 games in 2021, and he also tallied 25 tackles. He was rewarded with a contract worth $4.3 million, and he should continue to serve a key role along the Saints' defensive line moving forward.

Granderson (illness) will play Sunday against the Panthers, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.

Granderson cleared COVID protocols on Thursday, but he was considered questionable to play Sunday. He feels good enough to suit up though, and he should serve his usual rotational role on the Saints' defensive line Sunday against the Panthers.

Granderson (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Granderson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Dec. 25 after testing positive for the virus. As a result, he was forced to miss Monday's game against the Dolphins, however he is now in line to return for the Saints' Week 17 matchup against Carolina. Granderson should serve as a rotational defensive lineman, and he has two sacks across his last four games.

Granderson (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive Saturday, Amie Just of NOLA.com reports.

Granderson has played a consistent role as a rotational player on the Saints' defensive line this season, only missing Week 9 against the Falcons with a shoulder injury. The third-year pro will likely cede work to Albert Huggins on Monday against the Dolphins.

Granderson (shoulder) will return to action Week 10 against Tennessee, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Granderson missed a Week 9 matchup against the Falcons but had previously been active in each of New Orleans' first seven games. While largely working in a backup capacity, Granderson hasn't had a multi-tackle game since Week 2.

Granderson (shoulder) will not play in the Saints' Week 9 matchup versus the Falcons.

Granderson was a non-participant at practice all week due to a shoulder injury, so his absence Week 9 is not unexpected. As a result, Tanoh Kpassagnon and Payton Turner (calf) could potentially see some extra snaps backing up Cameron Jordan and Marcus Davenport on the edges.

Granderson said Saturday that he's checking in at 277 pounds during training camp, Amie Just of NOLA.com reports.

Formerly a developmental prospect out of Wyoming, Granderson has put on some weight since checking in at 6-foot-5 and 254 pounds as a 23-year-old at the 2019 NFL Combine. He reportedly weighed 270 pounds during last year's mini-breakout campaign in which Granderson racked up five sacks and two forced fumbles over 291 defensive snaps. Now even heavier, Granderson should remain a key rotational piece for the Saints as they attempt to replace Trey Hendrickson's production.

Granderson totaled two solo tackles, two sacks, and two tackles for a loss in the Saints' 33-7 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

It was a solid finish to the season for Granderson who enjoyed a career year. The second-year defensive end provided 14 tackles (11 solo), five sacks and two forced fumbles as an NFL sophomore and will look to build on the strong campaign in 2021.

Granderson finished with one solo tackle and a sack in the Saints' 21-16 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Granderson recorded his first sack since Week 1, though his two on the season are a new career high for the second-year man. He's been largely absent from the box score this season, and Granderson isn't an IDP option for fantasy purposes.

Granderson finished with two tackles (two solo) and a sack in Sunday's 34-23 win over the Saints.

The Wyoming product finished 2019 with just 11 tackles (eight solo) and one sack, so his Week 1 performance is certainly encouraging for his rest-of-season outlook. He'll look to take the next step forward this season and will get the Raiders up next in Week 2.