New Orleans Saints Pro Bowler Chase Young sustained a calf injury during practice on Wednesday, September 3. Initially, the injury was not believed to be serious, but it was viewed as tricky, as the front office opted against placing him on injured reserve. Since then, Young has yet to practice and missed the first three games of the regular season, with many questioning their decision to keep him on the active roster.
New Orleans Saints announce game status of former DROY
Chase Young did not practice for the fourth consecutive week as he continues to recover from his calf injury. According to Ross Jackson, the Saints have ruled out the former Defensive Rookie of the Year against the Buffalo Bills. Not having Young available is a huge loss for the Saints, who are trying to get into the win column.
Per #Saints HC Kellen Moore:
Out:
OL Dillon Radunz (Toe)
DE Chase Young (Calf)Questionable:
WR Devaughn Vele (Hip)No Game Designation (Good to go):
WR Trey Palmer (Hamstring)
T/G Trevor Penning (Toe)
T Taliese Fuaga (Knee/Back)
DE Cameron Jordan (Groin)— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) September 26, 2025
Who starts in his stead?
The plan is for Cameron Jordan to start for the fourth straight game alongside Carl Granderson. The 36-year-old eight-time Pro Bowler has struggled with rushing the passer, but is doing an excellent job against the run. Jordan has four pressures, a 5.5% pass-rush win rate, 1.5 sacks, four run stops, and an 8.2% run-stop rate.
