Posted on Oct 18
Injuries mount for Saints as Paulson Adebo undergoes surgery, multiple starters impacted
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Injuries plague the New Orleans Saints as cornerback Paulson Adebo and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed undergo season-ending surgeries.
Why it matters: The loss of key players like Adebo and Shaheed poses significant challenges for the Saints, both on defense and in their receiving corps.
What's new: Adebo suffered a broken femur during the game against the Denver Broncos while attempting to assist a teammate with a tackle. He underwent surgery and is expected to face a four- to five-month recovery period.
Yes, but: Rookie cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry will likely step up to fill Adebo's position for the remainder of the season. The Saints will rely on McKinstry's skills and adaptability in the secondary.
What to watch: The absence of Adebo and other injured players adds pressure to the Saints' roster depth and forces younger or less experienced players to step up.
- Dennis Allen on injuries: "It certainly can be, and that's something we have to be able to fight through. That's the tough part of our business is seeing things like that. It can be difficult."
What's next: The Saints will need to adjust their defensive strategy and find ways to compensate for the absence of Adebo's presence on the field.
The bottom line: Overcoming a wave of injuries is a challenging task for any team, but the Saints will need to rally together and find solutions to navigate this adversity successfully.