The New Orleans Saints have lost one of their draft picks to a season-ending injury, per Nick Underhill of The Athletic. Rookie linebacker Kaden Elliss exited last week’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, though initial evaluations ruled him as questionable to return to the game rather than out altogether. But Elliss did not play again on Sunday, and Sean Fazende of FOX 8 New Orleans confirmed that Elliss was designated to the injured reserve list. Amie Just of Nola.com specified that he suffered a knee injury.
Elliss was drafted in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft, having stood out in college for the Idaho Vandals.