A New Orleans Saints offensive line that has already been beset by injuries this month may have suffered another blow in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Denver Broncos.
Landon Young, who filled in as the team’s starting right tackle for regular starter Taliese Fuaga (knee), had to be carted off the field in the second quarter. It is not yet clear what Young’s injury is, though he appeared to grab his knee when he went down.
Young was likely going to serve as the Saints’ swing tackle this season, serving as the primary backup at both offensive tackle spots. If his injury requires a lengthy recovery, the Saints could suddenly be in the market for a new player in that role.
New Orleans has already lost two backup offensive linemen to injuries in Will Clapp and Nick Saldiveri, both of whom were already placed on season-ending injured reserve. Starting left guard Trevor Penning is also dealing with a right toe injury that puts his availability for the start of the 2025 season in doubt.
Entering his fifth season, Young has provided depth at both tackle and guard since the team selected him in the sixth round of the 2021 draft. He appeared in 56 games with 12 starts during his first four years in New Orleans.