Jonas Sanker S NO (11) Tue 12/23/25 10:51 PM
Jonas Sanker
S NO (11)
Sanker secured six tackles (one solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception, in a 29-6 win over the Jets on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Sanker's biggest play was a fourth-quarter pickoff that he returned 29 yards to set up a Saints field goal. That was the rookie safety's second career interception, with the first occurring Week 4 versus Buffalo. Sanker has been a starter for the Saints since Week 2 and has amassed 75 tackles and six defensed passes (including the pair of interceptions) in his first NFL campaign.
Jonas Sanker S NO (11) Fri 12/5/25 3:58 PM
Jonas Sanker
S NO (11)
Sanker (head) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie safety from Virginia didn't practice Thursday due to a head injury, but following Friday's full session, he'll suit up Sunday. Sanker has appeared in all 12 of the Saints' games this season, recording 60 total tackles and four passes defensed, including one interception. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as New Orleans' top free safety in Week 14.
Jonas Sanker S NO (11) Thu 12/4/25 8:57 PM
Jonas Sanker
S NO (11)
Sanker (head) did not participate at practice Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Sanker popped up on the injury report with an apparent head injury, ultimately sitting out practice after he opened the week as a full participant Wednesday. The safety is now in danger of missing Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, and he'll have one more chance to return to practice Friday.
Jonas Sanker S NO (11) Wed 10/22/25 10:57 PM
Jonas Sanker
S NO (11)
Sanker finished Sunday's Week 7 loss to Chicago with five tackles (three solo).
EDGE Analysis
Sanker has been consistent since moving into a starting role Week 2, logging at least five tackles in five of six games. The rookie has quickly become a key part of the Saints' secondary and has tallied 34 tackles along with three defensed passes on the campaign.
Jonas Sanker S NO (11) Tue 10/7/25 8:17 PM
Jonas Sanker
S NO (11)
Sanker recorded seven total tackles (six solo) and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Sanker was able to jump on the ball after Demario Davis stripped wide receiver Darius Slayton in the second quarter, securing his first career fumble recovery. The safety has now compiled 23 total tackles (17 solo) and three passes defensed, including an interception, while also adding a fumble recovery over five games this year.
Jonas Sanker S NO (11) Mon 9/29/25 11:07 PM
Jonas Sanker
S NO (11)
Sanker recorded three defensed passes, including an interception, and five tackles (four solo) in Sunday's Week 4 loss to the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Sanker achieved a personal milestone when he intercepted Josh Allen early in the second quarter for his first NFL pickoff. That was one of three defensed passes the rookie recorded after notching zero in his first three contests. Jonas has looked great in the early going and has already established himself as a key piece in the Saints secondary, as he's now started three straight games.