Cesar Ruiz

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.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the New Orleans Saints are not exercising the fifth-year option on G Cesar Ruiz's contract.

Fantasy Impact

Ruiz has had his struggles in New Orleans, not quite living up to his draft price of 24th overall. He's found his role with the Saints as an offensive guard, and he played 100% of the team's offensive snaps in 2022, but the team must not think he's worth the guaranteed price of the option. He'll become a free agent in 2024, and he could have the chance to secure a second contract one year sooner.

The New Orleans Saints have selected center Cesar Ruiz with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

Ruiz is widely considered one of the best interior line prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft, and the Saints grab a player who can step in and start immediately at either center or guard.