2025 Fantasy Outlook
Ruiz has started at multiple positions over the last four years, though the majority of his 60 nods during this span have come at right guard. He figures to remain at that spot in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the Saints in September of 2023.
Upgrades to full practice
Ruiz (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain but appears to be on track to play Sunday against the Patriots after missing the Week 5 win over the Giants.
Ruiz is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain but appears to be on track to play Sunday against the Patriots after missing the Week 5 win over the Giants.
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Measurables Review
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How do Cesar Ruiz's measurables compare to other guard?
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Height
6' 4"Weight
316 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.08 secShuttle Time
4.64 secCone Drill
7.91 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
113 inBench Press
28 repsHand Length
11.00 inArm Length
33.13 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Ruiz started 16 games last season after suffering a season-ending Lisfranc injury in 2022. The 2020 first-round pick signed a four-year, $44 million extension last September, and he'll provide stability as the Saints' starting right guard in 2024.
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Still nursing ankle injury
Ruiz (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Unavailable for Week 5
Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Giants, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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Won't play Week 5, IR candidate
Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Ruiz is considered week-to-week due to an ankle injury and will not play in the Saints' Week 5 clash against the Giants on Sunday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Missing time
Ruiz will miss time after sustaining an ankle injury in Sunday's 31-19 loss to the Bills, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Questionable to return vs. Bills
Ruiz is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Buffalo due to an ankle injury.
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Could be out into November
Ruiz suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Bills that could sideline him 4-to-6 weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran right guard could be a candidate for IR as a result, which would carry a minimum four-game absence. Ruiz was replaced by undrafted rookie Torricelli Simpkins in Sunday's contest, but experienced backup Dillon Radunz, who missed Week 4 with a toe injury, will be the likely starter once he's cleared to return.
The veteran right guard could be a candidate for IR as a result, which would carry a minimum four-game absence. Ruiz was replaced by undrafted rookie Torricelli Simpkins in Sunday's contest, but experienced backup Dillon Radunz, who missed Week 4 with a toe injury, will be the likely starter once he's cleared to return.