Cesar Ruiz Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Falcons vs Saints game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Oct 9, 2025
Upgrades to full practice
Ruiz (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain but appears to be on track to play Sunday against the Patriots after missing the Week 5 win over the Giants.
Oct 8, 2025
Still nursing ankle injury
Ruiz (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz was sidelined in Week 5 versus the Giants due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 4 at Buffalo, and now it's unclear whether he'll be ready to go for Week 6. He'll likely have to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
Oct 1, 2025
Unavailable for Week 5
Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Giants, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz suffered an ankle injury in the team's 31-19 loss to the Bills in Week 4, and he will now be forced to miss at least one contest as a result. In his place, Dillon Radunz (toe) and Torricelli Simpkins are the top candidates to draw the start at right guard versus New York.
Sep 29, 2025
Won't play Week 5, IR candidate
Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Ruiz is considered week-to-week due to an ankle injury and will not play in the Saints' Week 5 clash against the Giants on Sunday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz sustained the injury when he got rolled up during the Saints' 31-19 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He's already been ruled out for Week 5, and the severity of his injury makes him a candidate for injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Undrafted rookie Torricelli Simpkins took over at right guard following Ruiz's injury Sunday, and the former joins Dillon Radunz (toe) as the top candidates to take over as the Saints' starting right guard for as long as Ruiz is sidelined.
Sep 29, 2025
Missing time
Ruiz will miss time after sustaining an ankle injury in Sunday's 31-19 loss to the Bills, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran offensive lineman is set to undergo scans to determine the severity of his ankle injury, but he's still expected to miss game time regardless. With Ruiz likely sidelined for New Orleans' Week 5 matchup against the Giants, Xavier Truss is the next man up at right guard.
Sep 28, 2025
Questionable to return vs. Bills
Ruiz is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Buffalo due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz will be evaluated by trainers on the sideline to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Torricelli Simpkins will fill in at right guard for as long as Ruiz is out of the game.
Dec 6, 2024
Ready for Sunday
Ruiz (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz logged a full practice session Friday and has passed through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, allowing him to suit up in Week 14, He's expected to serve as the Saints' top right guard Sunday.
Dec 4, 2024
Logs DNP on Wednesday
Ruiz (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Darren Rizzi told reporters that Ruiz has passed through the first few steps of the NFL's concussion protocol, despite Wednesday's DNP, per Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. The veteran offensive lineman has a chance at suiting up in Sunday's Week 14 matchup against the Giants if he can complete the final steps of concussion protocol in time.
Oct 24, 2024
Full practice Thursday
Ruiz (knee) was a full participant at the Saints' practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz has missed the last four games with a knee injury, but he now appears to be ready to go for Week 8 against the Chargers. The 25-year-old will likely return to his starting role at right guard with New Orleans.
Oct 16, 2024
Missing another week
Ruiz (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz was unable to practice Wednesday and has missed the Saints' last four games due to a knee injury, so being ruled out for Thursday night's contest comes as no surprise. Expect Landon Young to continue serving as the Saints' top right guard until Ruiz returns from injury.
Oct 11, 2024
Out again versus Bucs
Ruiz (knee) is inactive for Sunday's matchup versus Tampa Bay, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz will miss the Saints' Week 6 outing after failing to practice Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The starting right guard's absence should put Landon Young on the front line Sunday.
Oct 5, 2024
Won't play Week 5
Ruiz (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz will miss a second straight game due to a knee injury. Landon Young started at right guard in Week 4 against the Falcons, and he is likely to do so again Monday. Ruiz's next chance at playing will be Week 6 against the Buccaneers on Oct. 13.
Sep 27, 2024
Ruled out for Week 4
Ruiz (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
New Orleans' offensive line is suddenly in bad shape headed into Week 4. After losing C Erik McCoy (groin) to injured reserve earlier this week, Ruiz is now out. Lucas Patrick will step in at center. It's unclear if Nick Saldiveri or Shane Lemieux will get the call at guard opposite Olisaemeka Udoh on the other side.
Oct 5, 2023
Cleared to compete
Ruiz completed the league's five-step concussion protocols Thursday and has been cleared to play, Rod Walker reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz is no longer on the team's injury report and should be good to go Sunday against the Patriots, after missing the team's Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers. He should resume his role as the team's starter at right guard.
Sep 29, 2023
Ruled out
Ruiz (concussion) will not play in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
It's no surprise that Ruiz has been ruled out, as he suffered a concussion during Week 3's loss to Green Bay and did not participate in practice throughout the week. Backup guard Andrus Peat is expected to fill in for the 24-year-old this coming Sunday.
Sep 27, 2023
Misses practice Wednesday
Ruiz (concussion) was unavailable for the Saints' practice Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz suffered a concussion in the team's 18-17 Week 3 loss to the Packers, so his absence Wednesday doesn't come as a surprise. The offensive lineman will have two more practices this week to log at least a limited session before Sunday's matchup with Tampa Bay.
Sep 24, 2023
Sustains concussion Sunday
Ruiz (concussion) will not return to Sunday's game against the Packers, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz sustained this injury at some point during the first half of Sunday's contest, which will leave his status up in the air for the Week 4 contest against Tampa Bay on Sunday, Oct. 1. With the starting guard out, backup Andrus Peat will presumably step in on the right side of New Orleans' offensive line.
Sep 9, 2023
Inks extension
Ruiz and the Saints have agreed on an four-year, $44 million contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz has played and started in 31 out of a possible 34 games over the previous two seasons with the Saints. He is locked into the starting right guard role heading into the team's Week 1 matchup with theTitans.
Aug 22, 2023
Returns to practice
Ruiz participated in 11-on-11 drills Tuesday after missing time with an injured shoulder, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz left practice early last Yuesday after sustaining a shoulder injury, though head coach Dennis Allen noted that the team was just being cautious. Ruiz should resume his starting role at right guard now that he is back.
Aug 15, 2023
Injures shoulder
Ruiz left Tuesday's practice early with an injured shoulder, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Dennis Allen indicated the issue is not serious, so it sounds like the Saints are just exercising caution for now. The 24-year-old has started 40 games at right guard over the previous three seasons for New Orleans and is expected to continue that role in the upcoming season.
Jul 27, 2023
Participating in practice
Ruiz, who has been recovering from a Lisfranc injury he suffered in December, is participating in training camp practices, KADN News 15 reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz has started in 40 games since being drafted by the Saints in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Now that he's healthy, Ruiz will look to cement his role as the starting right guard during training camp.
May 25, 2023
Dropping pounds
Ruiz (foot) has been cutting down his weight, while he recovers from a Lisfranc injury, Terrin Waack of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz is still rehabbing his injury, although he is expected to be ready to compete during training camp. In the process, he has been able to cut back some weight, which should help in the recovery of his foot injury. Assuming he does regain full health by the start of the season, he should remain the Saints' starter at right guard.
May 1, 2023
Fifth-year option declined
Ruiz (foot) did not have his fifth-year option picked up by the Saints on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz is now slated to become a free agent upon the conclusion of the 2023 NFL campaign. The 23-year-old guard has started in 40 out of the 46 games he suited up for since he was drafted by New Orleans in 2020, and he'll now have a chance to cash out next year should he continue to perform well.
May 1, 2023
Fifth-year option declined
Ruiz (foot) did not have his fifth-year option picked up by the Saints on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz is now slated to become a free agent upon the conclusion of the 2023 NFL campaign. The 23-year-old guard has started in 40 out of the 46 games he suited up for since he was drafted by New Orleans in 2020, and he'll now have a chance to cash out next year should he continue to perform well.
Mar 28, 2023
Should be ready for training camp
Ruiz (foot) is expected to be ready for training camp, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz has been out since late December after injuring his lisfranc and is now expected to be back for training camp. Although it's unclear if the 2020 first-round pick will be ready for day one, this still comes as good news as it was previously unknown if Ruiz would be ready for camp at all.
Dec 21, 2022
Dealing with Lisfranc injury
Head coach Dennis Allen said Wednesday that Ruiz has a Lisfranc injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
New Orleans placed Ruiz on injured reserve Tuesday with what has since been revealed as a Lisfranc injury. The 316-pounder will now miss at least the next four games.
Dec 20, 2022
Shifts to injured reserve
The Saints placed Ruiz (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz is now slated to miss at least the next four games as a result of both the foot injury he suffered in Week 15 versus Atlanta as well as Tuesday's transaction.
Sep 19, 2020
Logs full practice
Ruiz (ankle) looks on track to make his season debut in Monday's matchup with the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz was unable to play in the Saints' season opening victory over the Bucs. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload at right guard.
Sep 11, 2020
Ruled out for Week 1
Ruiz (anke) was ruled out for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Buccaneers.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz was unable to get any practice reps in throughout the week, leaving it as little surprise that he's been ruled out. He had lined up at both right guard and center during training camp, so the Saints will be without a versatile offensive lineman. Nick Easton will take over the starting right guard duties in Ruiz's absence.
Aug 28, 2020
Versatility showing in camp
Ruiz has lined up at center and right guard through his first eight practices and looked good at both positions, John DeShazier of neworleanssaints.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz is fully expected to be a starter on the Saints' offensive line in 2020, but it's unclear which position he'll play. He and Erik McCoy (New Orleans' 2019 second-round pick) have rotated at guard and center while the coaching staff decides which lineup combination works best.
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