Cesar Ruiz
OG - New Orleans Saints
Week 18 Outlook
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Cesar Ruiz has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz was unable to practice all week. The Saints offensive line will be short-handed with Asim Richards also ruled out.
Saints coach Kellen Moore said Cesar Ruiz is out for Week 5 and is “week to week.”
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz suffered the injury in Sunday's loss against the Bills. Torricelli Simpkins III should see some more snaps in his place.
Cesar Ruiz (knee) won't play in Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos.
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz will be sidelined on Thursday thanks to a knee injury that he recently suffered. New Orleans' offense is going to be missing several starters against a tough Denver defense, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect them to be moving the ball as well as usual on Thursday night.
Cesar Ruiz was absent from practice on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz was one of six player absent from practice on Tuesday. He'll likely have to practice in some capacity on Wednesday to have a chance of playing on Thursday against the Broncos.
The Saints and G Cesar Ruiz have agreed to a four-year, $44M contact with $30M guaranteed.
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft by New Orleans. The 24-year-old has played 100% of the snaps in 31 games over the last two seasons, with only three penalties during that span.The Saints have locked up a young core player for their offensive line.
