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Saints Reveal Inactive Players List for Week 5's Primetime Matchup With the Chiefs

The Saints ruled out several players prior to Monday night's game against the Chiefs, and here's the rest of inactives.

John Hendrix

Nov 5, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) recovers a fumble against the Chicago Bears during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Nov 5, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) recovers a fumble against the Chicago Bears during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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KANSAS CITY -- The Saints ended up ruling out seven players ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Chiefs, but ended up placing one on injured reserve and then downgrading another player on there. Here's a look at the full list of who won't be suiting up for their primetime matchup in Kansas City.

Saints Inactives List - Week 5

  • Willie Gay (hand)
  • Taysom Hill (rib)
  • Spencer Rattler (designated emergency 3rd quarterback)
  • Pete Werner (hamstring)
  • Cesar Ruiz (knee)
  • Khristian Boyd
  • Payton Turner (knee)

Kendre Miller was also downgraded from doubtful to out on Monday afternoon. Shane Lemieux (ankle) was placed on injured reserve in a flurry of transactions, and the team signed Kyle Hergel to take his spot. Isaiah Stalbird and Johnathan Abram are up from the practice squad. Lucas Patrick, who was questionable with a groin injury coming in, is active. We'll see if he gets the start or will be more available as an emergency option.

Check out our Pregame Report while you wait for kickoff to get caught up on what you need to know for this matchup.

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John Hendrix
JOHN HENDRIX

I officially started covering the New Orleans Saints & other NFL topics in 2011. My work has been featured on various outlets over the years. I worked closely with Skyhorse Publishing in Fall 2018 to update the book, Tales From the New Orleans Saints Sidelines, which filled in all Saints material from the 2013-2017 seasons. Prior to joining Saints News Network, I served as the Managing Editor of SB Nation's Canal Street Chronicles for 3.5 years, and before that with FanSided's Who Dat Dish as the Managing Editor for several years. I have also had experiences of being a freelance Saints reporter for The Sun Herald in Biloxi, MS and a contributing writer for WDSU, a local NBC TV station in New Orleans. I have appeared on a vast amount of TV and Radio shows, both nationally and locally. For tips, comments, or suggestions, please contact me at johnhendrix@saintsnews.net

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