Saints’ Kelvin Banks Jr. Out Indefinitely After Ankle Surgery

New Orleans Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. will undergo surgery for a severe high-ankle sprain suffered during Sunday’s 24-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens and is out indefinitely. The 22-year-old, selected ninth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, started every game as a rookie and the Saints’ first two games this season. He is expected to be placed on injured reserve, with a possible return late in the season if his recovery progresses well. Asim Richards replaced Banks against Baltimore and is the leading candidate to start at left tackle when New Orleans hosts the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.