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Cardinals Turn Around Mid-Flight as Saints Game Canceled Ahead of Hurricane Ida

As Hurricane Ida barrels towards the Gulf Coast region and threatens to hit New Orleans as a Category 4 storm, the Saints canceled their preseason game against the Cardinals.

Arizona, however, was mid-flight when the announcement was made. In a tweet, the organization said their flight "is being diverted back to Phoenix."

The game was originally slated for Saturday, Aug. 28 at a 7 p.m. CT kickoff time, but that was later adjusted on Friday to a 12 p.m. CT kickoff in preparation for Hurricane Ida, which is expected to hit the Gulf Coast on Sunday.