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.
Logs full practice Thursday
Ruiz (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz is on track to return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury. He should reclaim his starting job at right guard from William Sherman for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Falcons.
Ruiz is on track to return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury. He should reclaim his starting job at right guard from William Sherman for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Falcons.
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Measurables Review
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How do Cesar Ruiz's measurables compare to other guard?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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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Limited Wednesday
Ruiz (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Won't play vs. Tennessee
Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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Considered unavailable Thursday
Ruiz (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate.
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Logs DNP on Wednesday
Ruiz (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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Won't play vs. NYJ
Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
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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.