Cesar Ruiz
NO (11)
Thu 1/1/26 8:34 PM

Ruiz (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Ruiz is on track to return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury. He should reclaim his starting job at right guard from William Sherman for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Falcons.

Cesar Ruiz
NO (11)
Thu 1/1/26 1:09 PM

Ruiz (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
The Michigan product has missed the Saints' last two games due to an ankle injury, but Wednesday's limited session suggests he could be nearing a return. Ruiz likely needs to upgrade to full practice Thursday or Friday in order to avoid an injury designation in the Week 18 matchup against the Falcons on Sunday.

Cesar Ruiz
NO (11)
Fri 12/26/25 7:12 PM

Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ruiz will end up missing a second straight game due to an ankle injury, so William Sherman will likely start at right guard against Tennessee. With the Saints eliminated from playoff contention, Ruiz's last opportunity to suit up this season is Week 18 against the Falcons.

Cesar Ruiz
NO (11)
Thu 12/25/25 9:30 PM

Ruiz (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate.
EDGE Analysis
Ruiz was once again considered unavailable as the Saints did not practice for the second straight day. The offensive lineman appears to be trending towards missing a second straight game, and if that's the case, William Sherman will likely draw another start at right guard versus Tennessee on Sunday.

Cesar Ruiz
NO (11)
Wed 12/24/25 11:30 PM

Ruiz (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ruiz was unable to play against the Jets in Week 16 due to an ankle injury. He'll have two more chances to practice and give himself an opportunity to play against the Titans on Sunday. William Sherman started at right guard in Week 16 and would likely reprise that role if Ruiz is not cleared to play Week 17.

Cesar Ruiz
NO (11)
Fri 12/19/25 8:30 PM

Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ruiz suffered an ankle injury during the Saints' win over the Panthers in Week 15, which prevented him from practicing all week. Dillon Radunz will likely start at right guard Sunday in Ruiz's stead.

Cesar Ruiz
NO (11)
Wed 12/17/25 10:01 PM

Ruiz (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Ruiz suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's win over the Panthers and the issue is continuing to plague him. His status for a Week 16 matchup against the Jets looks to be in doubt, though he'll still have two days to increase his practice reps.

Cesar Ruiz
NO (11)
Sun 12/14/25 6:47 PM

Ruiz (ankle) is questionable to return to New Orleans' matchup versus the Panthers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Ruiz sustained the injury in the second half, making his status for the remainder of the game uncertain. Dillon Radunz should fill in at right guard if Ruiz ends up being unable to return to Sunday's matchup.

Cesar Ruiz
NO (11)
Thu 10/9/25 9:59 PM

Ruiz (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Ruiz is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain but appears to be on track to play Sunday against the Patriots after missing the Week 5 win over the Giants.

Cesar Ruiz
NO (11)
Wed 10/8/25 9:07 PM

Ruiz (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ruiz was sidelined in Week 5 versus the Giants due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 4 at Buffalo, and now it's unclear whether he'll be ready to go for Week 6. He'll likely have to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.