CJ Donaldson
NFL Injury Report

CJ Donaldson Injury Status

New Orleans Saints • RB
Latest Injury Status
out
O

Donaldson will miss a third straight game, while Travis Etienne (hamstring) has a chance to return from injured reserve. With Etienne listed as questionable, Audric Estime and Alvin Kamara could have significant roles. Donaldson mostly has played in obvious passing situations this year, often staying in as a blocker.

Injury Details

Body Part
Shoulder
Location
Arm
Side
Not Specified
Expected Return
Nov 22, 2026

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CJ Donaldson Injury History

November 13, 2026
out • Shoulder
Not Specified
Donaldson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
November 13, 2026
out • Shoulder
Not Specified
Donaldson (shoulder) remained a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
November 12, 2026
questionable • Shoulder
Not Specified
questionable
November 12, 2026
questionable • Shoulder
Not Specified
questionable
November 12, 2026
questionable • Shoulder
Not Specified
questionable
November 12, 2026
out • Shoulder
Not Specified
Donaldson (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday.
November 12, 2026
questionable • Shoulder
Not Specified
questionable
November 11, 2026
questionable • Shoulder
Not Specified
questionable
November 10, 2026
out • Shoulder
Not Specified
out
November 9, 2026
out • Shoulder
Not Specified
inactive
November 8, 2026
out • Shoulder
Not Specified
Donaldson (shoulder/concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
November 6, 2026
questionable • Shoulder
Not Specified
Donaldson (shoulder/concussion) did not practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
November 5, 2026
questionable • Shoulder
Not Specified
Donaldson (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
November 4, 2026
questionable • Shoulder
Not Specified
Donaldson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris.
October 25, 2026
questionable • Shoulder
Not Specified
Donaldson (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris, Jeff Nowak of The Big 870 New Orleans reports.
October 25, 2026
active
Donaldson (shoulder) practiced without limitations Thursday.
October 22, 2026
active • Shoulder
Not Specified
Donaldson (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.
October 21, 2026
questionable • Shoulder
questionable
October 21, 2026
active
Donaldson logged six carries for 39 yards and lost a fumble during the Saints' 34-27 win over the Giants on Sunday. He also recorded three tackles (one solo) on special teams.
October 12, 2026
active
Donaldson logged three carries for 18 yards and caught both of his targets for five yards during the Saints' 45-24 loss to the Falcons on Monday. He also added a tackle on special teams.
September 23, 2026
active
The Saints signed Donaldson from the practice squad to the active roster Friday.
September 15, 2026
active
The Saints have elevated Donaldson from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

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