Taliese Fuaga Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Saints vs Buccaneers game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 27, 2025
Full participant Thursday
Fuaga (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga missed two consecutive games with injury after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 9. The starting right tackle's upgrade to full practice means, barring a setback, that he should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Dolphins
Nov 27, 2025
Limited Wednesday
Fuaga (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 9 and has missed two consecutive games with the injury. The limited practice gives Fuaga a chance to return Sunday against Miami.
Nov 23, 2025
Still out Week 12
Fuaga (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga suffered a high-ankle sprain Week 9 versus the Rams and will miss his second straight game around the Saints' Week 11 bye. Asim Richards will likely step in to start at right tackle again.
Nov 21, 2025
Questionable versus Atlanta
Fuaga (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 9 and missed the Saints' Week 10 contest prior to last week's bye. Asim Richards started in Fuaga's place two weeks back and would be in line to handle those reps again if Fuaga is unable to play Sunday.
Nov 20, 2025
Returns to practice
Fuaga (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga was able to make his return to practice after being unavailable to open the week Wednesday. The offensive tackle was forced to miss the team's last contest in Week 10 against the Panthers due to a high-ankle sprain, and he'll have one more chance to log a full practice Friday before the team's Week 12 matchup with the Falcons on Sunday.
Nov 19, 2025
Sits out practice
Fuaga (ankle) didn't participate in New Orleans' practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga is still dealing with the ankle injury that forced him to miss the Week 10 win over the Panthers. If the 23-year-old is unable to play Sunday versus the Falcons, Asim Richards should get the start at right tackle.
Nov 7, 2025
Out for Week 10
Fuaga (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga was expected to miss the Week 10 divisional matchup after sustaining a high-ankle sprain the game prior, so his absence Sunday comes as no surprise. While he's sidelined, Dillon Radunz or Asim Richards will likely operate as the Saints' top right tackle.
Nov 3, 2025
Dealing with high-ankle sprain
Head coach Kellen Moore told reporters Monday that Fuaga is considered week-to-week after sustaining a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Rams, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
ANALYSIS
The second-year pro from Oregon State is likely to be sidelined for at least the Week 10 matchup against the Panthers following Sunday's high-ankle sprain. If inactive as expected, Asim Richards is likely to operate as the Saints' top right tackle.
Nov 2, 2025
Suffers ankle injury Week 9
Fuaga sustained an ankle injury during the Saints' 34-10 loss to the Rams on Sunday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga had his ankle evaluated by medical staff on the sidelines before being carted to the locker room. He'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but he is in jeopardy of being sidelined for the Saints' Week 10 road tilt against the Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 9. Asim Richards took at right tackle during Sunday's game and would be in line to start if Fuaga misses time.
Sep 25, 2025
Logs full practice Thursday
Fuaga (knee/back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
The 2024 first-rounder didn't play in the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Seahawks due to knee and back injuries. Fuaga's ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he should resume his starting role at right tackle for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Sep 21, 2025
Won't play against Seattle
Fuaga (knee/back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga was unable to practice all week due to back and knee injuries, and his next chance to play is Week 4 against the Bills on Sunday, Sept. 28. Asim Richards will likely get the start at left tackle in Fuaga's absence.
Sep 14, 2025
Cleared to play against SF
Fuaga (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga was nursing a knee injury throughout the week, but his ability to practice in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday was enough for him to be cleared to play Sunday. The 2024 first-rounder will start at right tackle while Asim Richards provides depth at the position.
Sep 12, 2025
Questionable for Week 2
Fuaga (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2024 first-round pick from Oregon State upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to limited sessions Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. However, if Fuaga is unable to suit up against the 49ers, Asim Richards will likely serve as the Saints' top right tackle.
Sep 11, 2025
Upgrades to limited Thursday
Fuaga (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
It's a trend in the right direction for Fuaga, who was unable to practice Wednesday due to a knee injury that he picked up during the Saints' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals. The 2024 first-rounder would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the 49ers with a full practice Friday.
Sep 10, 2025
Still dealing with knee injury
Fuaga (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga was forced out of New Orleans' season debut early after suffering a knee injury, and now it's threatening his status for Week 2. If he can't manage to return to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday, he probably won't have much chance of suiting up Sunday versus the 49ers.
Sep 7, 2025
Injures knee Sunday
Fuaga is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to a knee injury, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga appeared to injure his right knee in the second half, though it's unclear whether it's related to the knee issue that he dealt with late in training camp. Asim Richards is in at right tackle and would remain there for the rest of Sunday's game if Fuaga is not cleared to return.
Sep 3, 2025
Healthy for Week 1
Fuaga (knee) did not appear on the Saints' injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga suffered a knee injury at practice in late August, but he now appears to be back to full strength ahead of Week 1. The 23-year-old is lined up to start at right tackle against the Cardinals on Sunday.
Aug 21, 2025
Dealing with minor knee injury
Fuaga (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Kellen Moore said Fuaga got banged up at the end of practice Wednesday, and Fuaga clarified that he had a "little knee thing" come up, per Terrell. The injury is unlikely to impact the starting right tackle's availability for Week 1 against the Cardinals on Sept. 7, but Fuaga may not play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Broncos.
Nov 10, 2024
Returns Sunday
Fuaga (hip) has returned to Sunday's game against the Falcons, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 10, 2024
Exits with hip injury
Fuaga (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
While Fuaga is sidelined, Olisaemeka Udoh has come in at left tackle.
Sep 15, 2024
Playing Sunday
Fuaga (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 14, 2024
Questionable for Week 2
Fuaga (back) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 4, 2024
Left off injury report
Fuaga (back) wasn't on the Saints' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 outing against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 22, 2024
Participates in team drills
Fuaga (back) participated in 11-on-11 drills during Thursday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Fuaga sustained a back injury in practice Aug. 15, 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.
Aug 16, 2024
Should be good for Week 1
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 15, 2024
Sidelined by back issue
Fuaga is dealing with a back injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
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