CJ Donaldson
#43 · RB · New Orleans Saints
Questionable — Questionable
Returns in 9 days
No upcoming game scheduled.
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Yards Per Reception
Line 1
2026
1.1
Fumbles Lost
Line 0
2026
0.1
Fumbles
Line 0
2026
0.1
Receiving Yards
Line 1.5
2026
1.4
Long Reception
Line 1.5
2026
1.6
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Yards Per Reception | Fumbles Lost | Fumbles | Receiving Yards | Long Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25L | vs PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 18W | @ NYG | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 11L | vs MIN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Oct 06L | vs ATL | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Sep 27L | vs LV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 20W | @ BAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13L | @ DET | -2 | 0 | 0 | -2 | -2 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | REC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
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Rushing Yards
opened at 74.5
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Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
CJ Donaldson — Questionable
Donaldson sustained a shoulder injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of the contest. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller will be the Saints' two remaining running backs the rest of the way in Donaldson's absence.
CJ Donaldson — Questionable
Donaldson picked up the injury during the first quarter and has been taken to the locker room to undergo more tests on his shoulder injury. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller would be the remaining healthy running backs on the Saints active roster for the rest of Sunday's game if Donaldson is not cleared to return.
CJ Donaldson — Active
Donaldson upgraded to full participation Thursday while Alvin Kamara (back) was limited for a second consecutive practice. Heading into Sunday's overseas showdown against the Steelers, Donaldson has been working as the Saints' third option in the backfield behind Kamara and Kendre Miller while Travis Etienne (hamstring) is on IR. Donaldson has accumulated 82 scrimmage yards on 16 touches over the past three games.
CJ Donaldson — Active
Fellow RB Alvin Kamara (back) also logged a limited session Wednesday, with added context regarding the duo's Week 7 status slated to arrive via Thursday's practice report. In the Saints' 34-27 win over the Giants in Week 6, Donaldson recorded six carries for 39 yards and lost a fumble while working alongside Kamara (seven carries for 34 yards and two catches for 35 yards with a TD) as well as Kendre Miller (20 carries for 70 yards).
CJ Donaldson — Active
It appeared as though Donaldson found the end zone on a one-yard carry midway through the third quarter for what would have been the first touchdown of his NFL career. Unfortunately for the undrafted rookie, the call on the field was reversed, so it was quarterback Tyler Shough who snuck in for the touchdown on the next play. Donaldson proceeded to lose a fumble in the fourth quarter -- leading to a Giants touchdown six plays later -- and he didn't log another carry after that. Travis Etienne (hamstring, IR) has been sidelined for each of the Saints' last three games, and during that span, Donaldson has operated as the team's RB3 behind Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller. The Saints will travel to Paris for a Week 7 tilt against the Steelers on Oct. 25.
CJ Donaldson — Active
All of Donaldson's offensive production came on the Saints' final drive of the contest, when the game was already well out of reach. His 28 offensive snaps ended up being tied with Alvin Kamara for most among Saints running backs, with Kendre Miller (19) not far behind. Donaldson was more efficient with his touches than both Kamara and Miller, but for as much as the Saints' run game struggled in the absence of Travis Etienne (hamstring), it's hard to envision Donaldson as the lead back in New Orleans for the foreseeable future. That said, if Donaldson is trusted by head coach Kellen Moore as a backfield blocker on pass protection, then he could operate in an elevated role in Week 5 against the Vikings and their blitz-happy defense under defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
News & Status Timeline
CJ Donaldson — Questionable
Donaldson sustained a shoulder injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of the contest. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller will be the Saints' two remaining running backs the rest of the way in Donaldson's absence.
ESPN Injury Report ↗CJ Donaldson — Questionable
Donaldson picked up the injury during the first quarter and has been taken to the locker room to undergo more tests on his shoulder injury. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller would be the remaining healthy running backs on the Saints active roster for the rest of Sunday's game if Donaldson is not cleared to return.
ESPN Injury Report ↗CJ Donaldson — Active
Donaldson upgraded to full participation Thursday while Alvin Kamara (back) was limited for a second consecutive practice. Heading into Sunday's overseas showdown against the Steelers, Donaldson has been working as the Saints' third option in the backfield behind Kamara and Kendre Miller while Travis Etienne (hamstring) is on IR. Donaldson has accumulated 82 scrimmage yards on 16 touches over the past three games.
ESPN Injury Report ↗CJ Donaldson — Active
CJ Donaldson listed Active.
ESPN Injury Report ↗CJ Donaldson — Active
Fellow RB Alvin Kamara (back) also logged a limited session Wednesday, with added context regarding the duo's Week 7 status slated to arrive via Thursday's practice report. In the Saints' 34-27 win over the Giants in Week 6, Donaldson recorded six carries for 39 yards and lost a fumble while working alongside Kamara (seven carries for 34 yards and two catches for 35 yards with a TD) as well as Kendre Miller (20 carries for 70 yards).
ESPN Injury Report ↗CJ Donaldson — Questionable
questionable
ESPN Injury Report ↗CJ Donaldson — Active
It appeared as though Donaldson found the end zone on a one-yard carry midway through the third quarter for what would have been the first touchdown of his NFL career. Unfortunately for the undrafted rookie, the call on the field was reversed, so it was quarterback Tyler Shough who snuck in for the touchdown on the next play. Donaldson proceeded to lose a fumble in the fourth quarter -- leading to a Giants touchdown six plays later -- and he didn't log another carry after that. Travis Etienne (hamstring, IR) has been sidelined for each of the Saints' last three games, and during that span, Donaldson has operated as the team's RB3 behind Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller. The Saints will travel to Paris for a Week 7 tilt against the Steelers on Oct. 25.
ESPN Injury Report ↗CJ Donaldson — Active
All of Donaldson's offensive production came on the Saints' final drive of the contest, when the game was already well out of reach. His 28 offensive snaps ended up being tied with Alvin Kamara for most among Saints running backs, with Kendre Miller (19) not far behind. Donaldson was more efficient with his touches than both Kamara and Miller, but for as much as the Saints' run game struggled in the absence of Travis Etienne (hamstring), it's hard to envision Donaldson as the lead back in New Orleans for the foreseeable future. That said, if Donaldson is trusted by head coach Kellen Moore as a backfield blocker on pass protection, then he could operate in an elevated role in Week 5 against the Vikings and their blitz-happy defense under defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
ESPN Injury Report ↗