Saints Sideline Seven Players Including Chase Young, Blackmon Ahead 49ers Game

The New Orleans Saints will be without key defensive end Chase Young for a second consecutive game due to a calf injury, along with offensive guard Trevor Penning who is sidelined with a toe injury. Starting safety Julian Blackmon is out for the season after suffering a shoulder injury that requires surgery, prompting the Saints to consider younger players like Jordan Howden, Jonas Sanker, and Ugo Amadi to fill the position. Offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga is questionable with a knee injury but practiced in a limited capacity and may play. The San Francisco 49ers will also be missing starting quarterback Brock Purdy and Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle due to injuries. These absences significantly impact both teams as they meet at the Caesars Superdome for their Week 2 matchup. Saints coach Kellen Moore has indicated that Blackmon will be placed on injured reserve, while the team has elevated several players from the practice squad to bolster the roster.