Oct 27, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young (99) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Saints Get Brutal Chase Young Injury Update

Originally posted on New Orleans Saints on SI
By Patrick McAvoy | Last updated Sep 11, 2025 8:49 AM ET

The New Orleans Saints took the field for practice on Wednesday and defensive end Chase Young was not a part of the action.

Young has been dealing with a calf injury and missed practice. New Orleans shared its Injury Report on Wednesday and Young was one of four players who didn't practice, along with guard Trevor Penning, offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga, and safety Julian Blackmon.

The Saints have already been bitten by the injury bug

The most obvious of this group to miss practice is Blackmon. It was reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Blackmon is dealing with a torn labrum.

"Saints S Julian Blackmon, an instant contributor after a late signing, is feared to have suffered a torn labrum in the loss to the Cardinals, sources say," Rapoport said.

It appears as though his season -- or at least the majority of it -- is over so it's not shocking he isn't practicing.

The other three are at least somewhat of a surprise. Fuaga hurt his knee Week 1, but running back Alvin Kamara said that he spoke to the lineman and he said he was alright.

"He good, I talked to him," Kamara said in a clip shared on social media by

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