Trautman (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman was unable to play in Week 7 due to an ankle injury and remains sidelined to start Week 8 prep. In his absence, Juwan Johnson secured all five of his targets for 32 yards and two scores. Trautman will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders, but if he's ultimately sidelined again, Johnson figures to be the primary beneficiary.

Trautman (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Arizona, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman suffered the ankle injury in the team's Week 6 loss to the Bengals and was unable to practice during the short week ahead of Thursday's matchup. The tight end will turn his sights on preparing for Week 8, while Juwan Johnson will likely see increased snaps in Week 7.

Trautman (ankle) isn't taking part in Tuesday's practice and is expected to be listed as a non-participant on the Saints' second official Week 7 injury report, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman's absence from practice comes as little surprise after he departed Sunday's loss to the Bengals with a left ankle injury that will most likely keep him sidelined for the Saints' Week 7 game in Arizona on Thursday night, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Unless Trautman shows significant improvement and gets back on the field in some capacity Wednesday to put himself in position to play this week, Juwan Johnson should have a clear path to a big snap share at tight end.

Trautman (ankle) is likely to miss Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman suffered the injury in Thursday's loss to the Bengals. Despite attempting to return to the game, he ultimately ended up back in the locker room and unable to play. The injury is not expected to be serious according to Fowler, but the short week certainly is playing a role in his unlikely ability to play.

Trautman (foot) attempted to return to Sunday's game versus the Bengals after halftime but ultimately went to the locker room after a few plays, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

After he was rolled up on in the second quarter, Trautman paid a visit to the locker room but came back with a heavy tape job on his left foot. However, he didn't last long before departing a second time. If he doesn't reenter the contest, he'll finish Week 6 with one catch (on one target) for eight yards.

Trautman exited Sunday's game against the Bengals due to a foot injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman was rolled up on in the second quarter and needed assistance to get to the sideline. After visiting the blue medical tent, he emerged without a shoe on his left foot and was carted to the locker room. It's unclear if Trautman will be able to return, but if he doesn't he'll end Week 6 with one catch (on one target) for eight yards.

Trautman recorded two receptions on three targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 39-32 win over the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman saw three targets for the second consecutive game after he combined to earn only one target across the first three matchups of the season. He delivered his first touchdown of the campaign when he slipped down the seam of the Seattle defense for a 22-yard catch late in the third quarter. Trautman's production has remained modest, but he appears to be the top pass-catching tight end in New Orleans.

Trautman hauled in all three of his targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman recorded season highs in catches and yards while playing his highest percentage of the Saints' offensive snaps (65) through four weeks. The 25-year-old also led the team's tight end corps in offensive snaps played (39 of 60) ahead of Juwan Johnson (29) and J.P. Holtz (11), the latter of whom was elevated from the practice squad for Week 4. With Michael Thomas (foot) out and banged-up wideouts Jarvis Landry and Chris Olave both limited to under 68 percent of New Orleans' offensive snaps, starting quarterback Andy Dalton spread seven of his 28 pass attempts between Trautman and Johnson. Trautman caught his lone target for nine yards over the previous three weeks, and his production likely will take a hit once Thomas returns.

Trautman recorded one reception for nine yards on one target over 44 offensive snaps during Sunday's 22-14 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman notched a catch on his first target of the 2022 campaign while playing a season-high 52 overall snaps Sunday. The 25-year-old's offensive snap share (64 percent) alongside tight end Juwan Johnson (68 percent) also was the closest it's been over the first three weeks of the season. Trautman's receiving production would stand to increase if wide receivers Michael Thomas (toe), Jarvis Landry (foot) and Tre'Quan Smith (concussion) are either limited or forced to sit out Week 4 against Minnesota.

Trautman did not receive a target while playing all 33 of his 35 total snaps on offense during Sunday's 20-10 loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman did not record a reception or target for the second straight game despite lining up as the Saints' starting tight end in Week 2. The 25-year-old actually finished as the clear second receiving option at tight end for quarterback Jameis Winston, who hauled in four of his seven targets for 40 yards while playing 51 offensive snaps against the Buccaneers. Trautman's usage over the first two weeks of the season appears to indicate that he will likely continue to slot in as the team's No. 2 traditional tight end ahead of Nick Vannett, who has yet to suit up on gameday this season.