CESAR RUIZ NEWS

With losing streak over, interim Saints coach Darren Rizzi hopes to keep challenging his team

Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi says one way he tried to help New Orleans snap its seven-game skid was to shift the team's focus away from him

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cesar Ruiz on feeling after win, Alvin Kamara rushing record 11/11/2024 New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz speaks with the media on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center following the Sa...

NOVEMBER 11 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Haener replaces Rattler at QB again, but the struggling New Orleans Saints continue to spiral

The New Orleans Saints thought they might have enough offensive talent to avoid their team’s longest losing streak in 19 years when three key offensive players returned against the...

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling Chargers set to host reeling Saints

The Los Angeles Chargers and New Orleans Saints got off to quick starts this season with wins in their first two games

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full practice Thursday Ruiz (knee) was a full participant at the Saints' practice Thursday.

Impact Ruiz has missed the last four games with a knee injury, but he now appears to be ready to go for Week 8 against the Chargers. The 25-year-old will likely return to his starting role at right guard with New Orleans.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Ruiz on return from injury | Saints vs. Chargers NFL Week 8 New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz speaks with the media on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center ahead of the S...

OCTOBER 24 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints searching for remedies as they try to avoid their worst skid since 2005

New Orlans Saints coach Dennis Allen says he has urged his players to rest their minds and bodies as best they can before reconvening next week to prepare for a road game against t...

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as Broncos dominate Saints 33-10

Javonte Williams rushed two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up...

OCTOBER 18

Missing another week Ruiz (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Broncos.

Impact Ruiz was unable to practice Wednesday and has missed the Saints' last four games due to a knee injury, so being ruled out for Thursday night's contest comes as no surprise. Expect Landon Young to continue serving as the Saints' top right guard until Ruiz returns from injury.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out again versus Bucs Ruiz (knee) is inactive for Sunday's matchup versus Tampa Bay, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Ruiz will miss the Saints' Week 6 outing after failing to practice Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The starting right guard's absence should put Landon Young on the front line Sunday.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 5 Ruiz (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ruiz will miss a second straight game due to a knee injury. Landon Young started at right guard in Week 4 against the Falcons, and he is likely to do so again Monday. Ruiz's next chance at playing will be Week 6 against the Buccaneers on Oct. 13.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Ruiz on food and family | Hispanic Heritage Month New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz discusses the importance of food and family in his Dominican and Puerto Rican culture.

SEPTEMBER 28 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Ruled out for Week 4 Ruiz (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact New Orleans' offensive line is suddenly in bad shape headed into Week 4. After losing C Erik McCoy (groin) to injured reserve earlier this week, Ruiz is now out. Lucas Patrick will step in at center. It's unclear if Nick Saldiveri or Shane Lemieux will get the call at guard opposite Olisaemeka Udoh on the other side.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Ruiz on representing his culture in the NFL | Hispanic Heritage Month New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz discusses how his Dominican and Puerto Rican roots inspire him on the football field.

SEPTEMBER 27 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

The Saints are shuffling their beat-up offensive line in advance of their visit to Atlanta

Saints coach Dennis Allen says starting center Erik McCoy has had surgery to repair a groin injury and has been placed on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cesar Ruiz on downfield "blocking" for Alvin Kamara | Saints vs. Eagles NFL Week 3 New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz speaks with the media on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center the ahead of...

SEPTEMBER 18 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Cesar Ruiz on Cowboys defensive line, Landon Young | Saints vs. Cowboys NFL Week 2 New Orleans Saints guard/center Cesar Ruiz speaks with the media following practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Friday, Sept...

SEPTEMBER 13 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Cesar Ruiz on taking on leadership role, new starters on o-line | Saints vs. Panthers NFL Week 1 New Orleans Saints guard/center Cesar Ruiz speaks to the media following practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Monday, Sept....

SEPTEMBER 2 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Watch: Cesar Ruiz mic'd up at New Orleans Saints training camp Cesar Ruiz was mic’d up at New Orleans Saints training camp. Here’s a day of practice from his point of view:

AUGUST 7 • USATODAY.COM

Cesar Ruiz MIC'D UP at Saints Training Camp 2024 Go behind the scenes at Saints Training Camp 2024 with New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz as he was mic'd up for practice.

AUGUST 5 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Cesar Ruiz on advice for new lineman, padded practices | Saints Training Camp 2024 New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz's post-practice interview from Saints Training Camp 2024 on Thursday, July 25 ahead of the 2...

JULY 26 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Right guard Cesar Ruiz has wisdom for three possible New Orleans Saints offensive line starters 'I just kind of tell them, don't get down on yourself out here'

JULY 25 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Follow along with New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz at Essence Fest Take a tour around 2024 Essence Festival with New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz as he checks out the fest for the first time.

JULY 9 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Cesar Ruiz interview | 2024 Saints Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Classic New Orleans Saints guard/center Cesar Ruiz speaks with the media at the 31st annual Saints Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Classic on Monday, Ma...

MAY 20 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Cesar Ruiz's End of Season Interview | 2023 NFL New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz's end of season interview from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024...

JANUARY 8 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM