Saints Starter Returns, Not Among Inactives Vs. Bills

The New Orleans Saints announced their Week 4 inactives on Sunday afternoon ahead of their matchup against the Buffalo Bills and there is something fans should be happy about.

It's unfortunate to see any player be inactive. New Orleans announced seven inactives including wide receievr Trey Palmer, running back Devin Neal, cornerback Rejzohn Wright, tackle/guard Xavier Truss, offensive lineman Dillon Radunz, and defensive ends Jonathan Bullard and Chase Young.

"New Orleans Saints inactives for Sunday's game vs. the Buffalo Bills: No. 17 Wide Receiver Trey Palmer, No. 24 Running Back Devin Neal, No. 25 Cornerback Rejzohn Wright, No. 74 Tackle/Guard Xavier Truss, No. 77 Offensive Lineman Dillon Radunz, No. 98 Defensive End Jonathan Bullard, and No. 99 Defensive End Chase Young," the Saints announced.

The New Orleans Saints announced inactives

Jul 30, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) and defensive end Chase Young (99) during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

On the bright side for New Orleans, offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga is back for the Saints and ESPN's Katherine Terrell also shared that Trevor Penning is expected to play as well for the first time this season.

"Trevor Penning is active and expected to play for the first time this season. Taliese Fuaga is active after missing last week. Inactive: WR Trey Palmer, RB Devin Neal, CB Rejzohn Wright, OL Xavier Truss, G Dillon Radunz, DT Jonathan Bullard, DE Chase Young," Terrell said.

Trevor Penning is active and expected to play for the first time this season. Taliese Fuaga is active after missing last week. Inactive: WR Trey Palmer, RB Devin Neal, CB Rejzohn Wright, OL Xavier Truss, G Dillon Radunz, DT Jonathan Bullard, DE Chase Young
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) September 28, 2025

The Saints' offensive line hasn't been at full strength for a single game yet this season. Having Penning in the mix at guard and Fuaga back should be huge for protecting Spencer Rattler and getting the running game going behind Alvin Kamara as well.

The biggest loss, of course, is Chase Young. but, it has been known that he wasn't going to be ready to go. New Orleans announced the news earlier in the week. The Saints have been missing Young all season to this point as he has dealt with a calf injury. It's unfortunate. New Orleans' defense surely could've used him to help stop Josh Allen, but on the bright side, the offensive line is trending in the right direction right now at least.

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