The New Orleans Saints are facing yet another setback in a turbulent 2025 season. Starting right guard Cesar Ruiz suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday’s 31-19 loss to the Buffalo Bills and is expected to miss four to six weeks. The injury leaves the Saints offensive line thin at a time when new head coach Kellen Moore is still searching for his first win.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the development on X (formerly known as Twitter), noting the team is expected to place Ruiz on Injured Reserve.

“Saints guard Cesar Ruiz suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday’s loss to the Bills and is expected to miss 4–6 weeks.”

The former Michigan Wolverines standout exited late in the second quarter after 28 offensive snaps. Undrafted rookie Torricelli Simpkins III, a South Carolina pr

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