Nick Saldiveri Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Falcons vs Saints game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Aug 3, 2025
Missing all of 2025
Saldiveri (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Saldivari suffered the injury Friday, so the official diagnosis didn't take long. The Saints signed Shane Lemieux to replace Saldiveri as depth along their offensive line.
Dec 7, 2024
Moved to IR
The Saints placed Saldiveri (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
ANALYSIS
Saldiveri hurt his knee against the Rams last Sunday and had to be carted to the locker room. He's now set to sit out at least four contests. Saldiveri will be eligible to return to action Week 18 against Tampa Bay on Sunday, Jan. 5, but with the Saints currently sitting on a 4-8 record and a longshot to contend for the postseason, the left guard's campaign could be over.
Dec 6, 2024
Sidelined for Week 14
Saldiveri (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Saldiveri's absence Sunday comes as no surprise, as he was unable to practice all week after sustaining a knee injury in the Saints' Week 13 loss to the Rams. Expect Lucas Patrick to serve as New Orleans' top left guard in Week 14 in Saldiveri's stead.
Dec 1, 2024
Does not return in Week 13
Saldiveri (knee) did not return to Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Saldiveri suffered a knee injury in the third quarter, ultimately requiring a cart to get to the locker room. His status moving forward is uncertain and if he's forced to miss any additional action, Landon Young is a top candidate to take over at left guard.
Dec 1, 2024
Questionable to return Sunday
Saldiveri (knee) is questionable to return Sunday versus the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Saldiveri was carted off the field following a touchdown by the Saints in the third quarter, making it rather unlikely that he returns to the field in Week 13. Landon Young replaced Saldiveri at left guard against Los Angeles.
Nov 3, 2024
Good to go
Saldiveri (shoulder) is active for the Saints' Week 9 matchup with the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Saldiveri injured his shoulder in the Saints' Week 7 loss to the Broncos and subsequently missed last week's loss to the Chargers. In his return, look for him to resume his usual role at left guard.
Oct 25, 2024
Ruled out for Week 8
Saldiveri (shoulder) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Saldiveri suffered a shoulder injury during the Saints' Week 7 loss to the Broncos. He is considered week-to-week with the injury, and him being ruled out for Sunday's contest comes as no surprise after he was unable to practice all week. Kyle Hergel filled in for Saldiveri following the latter's exit in Week 7, and the former could start at left guard for Sunday's game.
Oct 18, 2024
Considered week to week
Coach Dennis Allen said Friday that Saldiveri (shoulder) is week to week after being injured in Thursday night's loss to the Broncos, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With injuries ahead of him on the depth chart on the Saints' interior line, Saldiveri had started the last three games for New Orleans. After Saldiveri left Thursday night's game, Kyle Hergel replaced him at left guard alongside fill-in center Connor McGovern.
Oct 17, 2024
Out for game
Saldiveri (shoulder) will not return to Thursday's game against the Broncos, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With right guard Cesar Ruiz also inactive Thursday, the Saints are now down both of their starting guards. Landon Young, Olisaemeka Udoh and Kyle Hergel are New Orleans' backup guards.
Jul 25, 2024
Returns to the field
Saldiveri has recovered from a groin injury, John Hendrix of Sports Illustrated reports.
ANALYSIS
Saldiveri got hurt during minicamp last month, but he is now healthy once again. The 2023 fourth-round pick is in line to serve as New Orleans' starting left guard once the new campaign begins.
Jun 13, 2024
Dealing with groin issue
Head coach Dennis Allen told reporters Wednesday that Saldiveri sustained a groin injury while doing individual drills at New Orleans' mandatory minicamp, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Allen also noted that the injury doesn't appear to be serious. Saldiveri, a second-year offensive lineman out of Old Dominion, appeared in four games and played 37 total snaps during his rookie campaign. Once Saldiveri returns to the field, he's expected to compete for the Saints' starting left guard spot, amid Andrus Peat's departure earlier this offseason.
May 28, 2024
Returns to field
Saldiveri (shoulder) took part in OTAs last week, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
ANALYSIS
Saldiveri finished last season on IR, but he is now healthy and ready to compete. The second-year pro split reps at left guard with the newly acquired Shane Lemieux during practices.
Dec 9, 2023
Shifts to IR
Saldiveri (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie offensive lineman out of Old Dominion seems to be dealing with some shoulder issue, and he'll be forced to miss New Orleans' next four games after being placed on IR. Saldiveri had appeared in four games for the Saints before suffering this injury, playing a total of 37 snaps (18 offensive and 19 on special teams).
Jul 24, 2023
Passes physical
Saldiveri (undisclosed) passed his physical Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The Saints will presumably activate Saldiveri off the active/PUP list now that he's healthy. The Old Dominion product was a fourth-round pick by the Saints in April and has the versatility to be a solid backup at multiple positions along the Saints' offensive line as a rookie.
Jul 19, 2023
Placed on active/PUP list
The Saints placed Saldiveri on the active/PUP list Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury.
ANALYSIS
The severity of Saldiveri's injury remains unclear, but he's eligible to practice and/or play at any point during the preseason. The Old Dominion product was a fourth-round pick by the Saints this year and has the versatility to be a solid backup at numerous positions along the offensive line when healthy.
Apr 29, 2023
Goes to New Orleans in fourth round
The Saints selected Saldiveri in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 103rd overall.
ANALYSIS
Saldiveri (6-foot-6, 318 pounds) was a standout tackle at Old Dominion and heads into the NFL as one of the more athletic linemen in the 2023 draft. His lack of reach would be a concern (33 and 1/4-inch arms) at tackle, but since the Saints already have Trevor Penning and Ryan Ramczyk at the position, it would seem Saldiveri is headed to guard. Saldiveri projects fairly well whichever position he tries, as he tested very well across the board at the combine (5.21-second 40, 31-inch vertical, 111-inch broad jump).
Apr 29, 2023
Goes to New Orleans in fourth round
The Saints selected Saldiveri in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 103rd overall.
ANALYSIS
Saldiveri (6-foot-6, 318 pounds) was a standout tackle at Old Dominion and heads into the NFL as one of the more athletic linemen in the 2023 draft. His lack of reach would be a concern (33 and 1/4-inch arms) at tackle, but since the Saints already have Trevor Penning and Ryan Ramczyk at the position, it would seem Saldiveri is headed to guard. Saldiveri projects fairly well whichever position he tries, as he tested very well across the board at the combine (5.21-second 40, 31-inch vertical, 111-inch broad jump).
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