Saints rule out Hendrickson, Easton vs. Bears

Posted January 08, 2021 6:00 am

The Associated Press

METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The New Orleans Saints have ruled out sack leader Trey Hendrickson and offensive guard Nick Easton for Sunday's playoff game against Chicago.

Hendrickson had career-high 13 ˆ½ sacks this season, which tied for second in the NFL. But he missed practice late this week because of a nagging neck injury that also sidelined him from New Orleans' penultimate regular season game.

The Saints have depth at defensive end with Cam Jordan and Marcus Davenport, along with second-year reserve Carl Granderson, whose five sacks ranked fourth on the team.

Easton has concussion symptoms. He has started nine games this season. First-round draft choice Cesar Ruiz is likely to start in his place at right guard.

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