FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • WHODATDISH.COM
NICK EASTON
New Orleans Saints release lineman Nick Easton, save $5.7 million Offensive lineman Nick Easton has been released in a move the New Orleans Saints inevitably did to save cap space for the 2021 offseason. In...
Nick Easton will be a cap casualty for the Saints in 2021 The New Orleans Saints have a solid offensive line, but they may have to get rid of a few expendable pieces due to their insane cap situatio...
JANUARY 27, 2021 • WHODATDISH.COM
Signs point to Saints entering new era in 2021
Signs point to new era dawning for the New Orleans Saints, even if an opportunity remains to keep together much of the young core that has powered the club to four straight NFC Sou...JANUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints' Kamara, Thomas active; Bears scratch Jaylon Johnson
Saints running back Alvin Kamara and receiver Michael Thomas are in uniform for Sunday’s playoff game against the Chicago Bears after returning to the active roster a day earlierJANUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints activate Kamara, Thomas for playoff game vs. Bears
The New Orleans Saints activated running back Alvin Kamara and wide receiver Michael Thomas for their playoff game Sunday against the Chicago BearsJANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shifts to IR Easton (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Easton started nine games during the regular season, but now he won't be available until the Super Bowl. Cesar Ruiz is expected to start at right guard in Sunday's wild-card game against the Bears.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saints rule out Hendrickson, Easton vs. Bears
The New Orleans Saints have ruled out sack leader Trey Hendrickson and offensive guard Nick Easton for Sunday’s playoff game against ChicagoJANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Sunday Easton (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's playoff game against the Bears, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact The 28-year-old returned to start the regular-season finale after a two-game absence due to a concussion, and he suffered another concussion in that contest. Easton figures to be sidelined beyond Sunday's contest given the recency of the two concussions. Cesar Ruiz should be back at right guard for the Saints.
JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Easton (concussion) will play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Impact Easton has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol and will return to action after missing the last two games. The 28-year-old is expected to start at right guard.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saints sack leader Hendrickson, Vikings linebacker Davis out
The New Orleans Saints have scratched team sacks leader Trey Hendrickson, fellow starting defensive lineman Malcom Brown and starting left guard Andrus Peat for Friday’s home game...DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unavailable for Week 16 Easton (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Vikings.
Impact After not practicing all week, Easton will miss a second straight game. Cesar Ruiz started in his place at right guard last week and is expected to assume that role again versus the Vikings.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals
The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against ArizonaDECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't suit up against Chiefs Easton (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.
Impact Easton didn't practice all week after suffering a concussion in last week's loss to the Eagles. Cesar Ruiz appears to be the next man up at right guard. Easton will aim to return Week 16 against the Vikings for a Christmas Day outing.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints' Payton cites failures in "all phases" in Philly loss
The good news for the New Orleans Saints is that an unusually poor performance by their defensive front came against a quarterback who is an uncommonly good scramblerDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jalen Hurts helps Eagles beat Saints 24-21
Jalen Hurts gave the Philadelphia Eagles more than just a sparkDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Smith leaves Washington's game with right leg issue
Alex Smith left Washington’s game against the San Francisco 49ers with soreness and tightness in his right leg, which he broke in two places in November 2018, sidelining him for ne...DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers concussion Sunday Easton (concussion) will not return to Sunday's game against the Eagles, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Easton will have to fully clear the league's five-step concussion protocol before retaking the field. For the test of Sunday's contest, at least, Cesar Ruiz stands to fill in at right guard.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ability to overcome mistakes prolongs Saints' winning streak
The New Orleans Saints have played well enough lately to withstand not only the absence of record-setting quarterback Drew BreesDECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Transcript - Nick Easton Conference Call 11/30/20 | Week 12 Recap New Orleans Saints offensive linemen Nick Easton recaps the Week 12 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 29, 2020.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out
With their four quarterbacks all out, the Denver Broncos have promoted rookie receiver Kendall Hinton from their practice squad Sunday to play QB against the New Orleans SaintsNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Absent from injury report Easton (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol and will be available for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Easton has been sidelined for the Saints' previous two games. He is now set to resume his role as a reserve offensive lineman.
NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints' Thomas, Sanders practice as Bucs clash looms
Saints receivers Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders are on the cusp of returning to New Orleans’ passing game at an opportune timeNOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles ChargersNOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out again Easton (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Easton started the first five games of the season, but Cesar Ruiz has taken over while he sat out the last two contests. Ruiz is expected to start at right guard again Sunday.
OCTOBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints rule out wide receivers Thomas, Callaway vs Bears
The New Orleans Saints have ruled our receivers Michael Thomas and Marquez Callaway for Sunday’s game in ChicagoOCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
