The New Orleans Saints officially confirmed on Saturday that starting offensive linemen Erik McCoy and Lucas Patrick will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to injuries. McCoy, who has been dealing with an elbow injury, and Patrick, who is sidelined with a knee issue, were both placed on injured reserve, ending their campaigns with two games still to play. Both players have struggled with multiple injuries throughout the season.
In addition to the offensive line losses, the Saints downgraded wide receiver Chris Olave to out for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Although Olave has been practicing with the team recently, he has not yet been activated off injured reserve.
To fill the roster spots left by McCoy and Patrick, the Saints signed Kyle Hergel, a guard, and Isaiah Stalbird, a linebacker/safety, from their practice squad. Hergel has played in six games this season, while Stalbird has seen action in three contests.
The Saints also elevated two former LSU players from their practice squad using a standard elevation. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, a running back, and Austin Deculus, an offensive tackle, are both Louisiana natives and are set to make their debuts with the Saints.
With key injuries impacting their lineup, the Saints have had to make several roster adjustments as they prepare for the final stretch of the season.
