Sep 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores a touch down during the second quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Alvin Kamara reveals update on his teammate's injury he sustained vs. Cardinals, and it'll make fans breathe a sigh of relief

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Adam Holt | Last updated Sep 7, 2025 8:38 PM ET

For the New Orleans Saints, they can breathe a bit easier - even following a frustrating Week 1 loss in Kellen Moore's first game as a head coach in the league.

A key injury sustained in the second half may not be serious, and that will be vital to the success of Moore's unit. Taliese Fuaga should be back sooner than later, if he is right about his evaluation of his own injury.

Taliese Fuaga's injury doesn't sound serious

Alvin Kamara had a solid day for New Orleans, scoring the team's sole touchdown. He also handed Saints fans an update on Taliese Fuaga, who left the game early due to a knee injury. According to the star running back, Fuaga says that his knee is good. Fuaga sat on the bench with his helmet after leaving the game.

Kamara said he talked to Fuaga and Fuaga’s knee is good
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) September 7, 2025

Hopefully, that means no missed game time for the young offensive tackle. Fuaga had another impressive performance against the Cardinals, adding to his season-long success as a rookie last year. He was one of the most consistent rookies in the NFL last season and wants to build on that strong play.

Clarification on Chris Olave

According to head coach Kellen Moore, the Saints wide receiver was not evaluated for a concussion after taking a big hit from Cardinals CB Will Johnson. Rather, it was a chest injury for Olave.

This sort of situation is one that New Orleans must avoid. Olave has dealt with multiple concussions in recent seasons due to hard hits, and this was yet another scary example of one that he doesn't need to take.

Will Johnson with the big hit on Chris Olave pic.twitter.com/txAgVufR6c
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) September 7, 2025

It remains to be seen if Olave misses any practice time due to the ailment. We will learn more on that this week. For the Saints, they desperately need him healthy for their passing game. The targets, particularly the depth outside, struggled to make plays. Juwan Johnson was the most consistent pass catcher for Spencer Rattler against Arizona.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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