New Orleans Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. will miss an indefinite period after being diagnosed with a high ankle sprain that requires surgery, head coach Kellen Moore announced on Monday.
Moore confirmed that the injury is severe enough to necessitate operative treatment, meaning Banks will be sidelined for the remainder of the season while he recovers.
The Saints, who rely heavily on a stable offensive line to protect quarterback and establish the running game, will now have to adjust their depth chart and consider alternatives at the left tackle position.
Kelvin Banks Jr., a key member of the Saints’ offensive line, has been a starter since joining the team, and his absence is a significant blow to the unit’s continuity and protection schemes.
Because the surgery and rehabilitation timeline have not been disclosed, the team has labeled his status as “out indefinitely,” leaving fans and analysts awaiting further updates on his return.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>