HOUSTON -- The Saints' plan to shake up their offensive line was short-lived after starting left tackle James Hurst left their game against the Texans on a cart.
Hurst limped off the field after injuring his ankle in the first half and went into the injury tent. A cart pulled up on the sidelines to take him to the locker room and he did not return to the game. Hurst was ruled out in the fourth quarter.
The Saints entered the game intending to bench 2022 first-round pick Trevor Penning by moving Hurst from left guard to left tackle.