The Saints activated Hansen (knee) from injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen missed five games while on injured reserve will a knee injury, but he'll presumably return to game action Sunday against the Falcons. He's played exclusively on special teams this season, so his return shouldn't impact New Orleans defense.

Hansen (knee) was designated to return from the Saints' injured reserve Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen will now have a 21-day window to return to practice before he needs to be activated to the 53-man roster. Otherwise, he'll revert to IR for the remainder of the season. Hansen logged four tackles as a core special-teamer over the first eight games of the season, and his next chance to play will come Sunday versus Atlanta.

Hansen (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen (knee) will now be forced to miss at least the next four games following Monday's transaction. The 29-year-old has primarily served as a special teams contributor thus far in 2022, so his absence likely won't alter the Saints' defensive game plan throughout the following weeks.

Hansen (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen didn't practice Friday and Saturday after being limited Thursday due to a knee injury. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 10 against Pittsburgh.

Hansen was activated off of the Saints' practice squad COVID list Thursday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old was placed on the COVID list Dec. 31, returning to the team Thursday. Hansen has made one tackle while appearing in three games this season with the Saints.

Hansen (undisclosed) was placed on the Saints' practice squad COVID-19 list Friday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen has appeared in three games for the Saints this season, mostly contributing on special teams. He'll look to clear protocols quickly, so he can be ready if needed again.

Hansen was cut by the Saints on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen was activated from IR on Monday after dealing with a groin injury. The 28-year-old Utah product has just two games of NFL experience and was more likely to contribute on special teams than on defense. He'll now try to catch on elsewhere if he can prove he is healthy.

The Saints have activated Hansen from their injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen was designated to return from IR on Oct. 21, so he was nearing the end of his 21-day window to be activated. He will presumably slot in as the Saints' No. 2 middle linebacker.

Hansen (groin) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Saints on Thursday, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team now has 21 days to either activate or return the 28-year-old to the IR. Hansen has yet to play in a game this season, but could play very soon. If activated, he'll slot in as the Saints' second option at middle linebacker behind starter Demario Davis.

Hansen (groin) was placed on injured reserve by the Saints on Saturday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hansen will miss at least three weeks as he tends to a groin injury. The 28-year-old has just two games of NFL experience, so his absence will mainly affect special teams.