Saints lose center McCoy, RB Miller to season-ending injuries

In Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Chicago Bears the New Orleans Saints lost Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy and running back Kendre Miller for the season — tests confirmed McCoy tore his biceps and Miller tore his ACL. Coach Kellen Moore called McCoy “one of our most impactful leaders” and said the team will have to reshuffle its offensive line, with guards Cesar Ruiz and Torricelli Simpkins III having center experience and veteran Luke Fortner already on the roster. McCoy’s injury continues a recent pattern of missed time (seven games last season with a groin issue and an elbow injury in 2024), making his absence a significant hit to an offense that ranks 24th in total yards and 29th in scoring. New Orleans, now 1-6, must quickly decide how to replace both players as it navigates the remainder of a disappointing start to the season.