You hate to see this. Alontae Taylor stepped up for the New Orleans Saints in a big spot last week, playing in place of Paulson Adebo (who was sidelined by an ankle injury) and Marshon Lattimore (who had been ejected) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rookie cornerback responded well, but a knee injury in Thursday’s practice session has sent him to injured reserve. He’ll have to sit out at least the next four games, but it’s unclear how serious this is, and whether he’ll be out of action for a longer time.
So it’s on to the next man up. The Saints elevated rookie corner DaMarcus Fields from their practice squad for Sunday’s road game with the Carolina Panthers, and he may play a big role behind Lattimore and Bradley Roby if Adebo, who is questionable to play, can’t go. Veteran safety Justin Evans figures to continue covering the slot as the team’s primary defender in that role, but we’ll keep an eye out for changes.
