Kellen Moore just confirmed Saints fans’ worst fear about Travis Etienne

The New Orleans Saints have officially placed running back Travis Etienne Jr. on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, head coach Kellen Moore confirmed. The roster move guarantees Etienne will miss at least four weeks of action. With New Orleans having a bye week approaching, the earliest Etienne can return to play is Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns.

Etienne joins rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson on injured reserve with hamstring trouble, while Cam Jordan also missed about six weeks earlier this season with a similar injury. Given New Orleans' cautious approach to recent hamstring injuries, the writer suggests the team will likely take a patient approach with Etienne's recovery process.