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Saints LT Kelvin Banks Jr. Underwent Ankle Surgery, In IR-Return Window

In terms of draft capital and extensions, the Saints have made tremendous investments in their offensive line. New Orleans has three former first-round picks up front, with ex-second-rounder Erik McCoy still manning their center post and new left guard David…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 2:08 AM
Saints LT Kelvin Banks Jr. Underwent Ankle Surgery, In IR-Return Window
Key Things to Know
  • Kelvin Banks Jr. returned to Saints practice after undergoing tightrope surgery for a high ankle sprain.
  • The Saints officially opened a 21-day practice window to activate Banks from injured reserve.
  • Banks suffered the severe ankle injury in Week 2 and has missed five games this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New Orleans Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. returned to practice on Wednesday after undergoing tightrope surgery on his sprained ankle. The Saints designated the offensive lineman to return from injured reserve, opening a 21-day practice window to activate him to the active roster. Banks had missed five games after suffering a severe high ankle sprain in Week 2.

The 2025 first-round draft pick started 17 games as a rookie before his injury early this season. In his absence, New Orleans has relied on Asim Richards at left tackle, and Banks' impending return provides a significant boost to an offensive line that has struggled during the team's 2-5 start.

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