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ArticleWeek 2 Stock Up, Stock Down: Youth served early at running backSeptember 21, 2026

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Alvin Kamara and CJ Donaldson(?) both played 20 snaps.

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Donaldson plays 20 snaps in Saints backfield committee.

Donaldson played 20 snaps in Week 2 against the Ravens, sharing the backfield with Travis Etienne Jr. and Alvin Kamara. The source's uncertainty about his name (indicated by the question mark) suggests limited clarity on his role.

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CJ DonaldsonNegativeRole

31% snaps, 18% routes; mostly pass-blocking limits upside

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CJ DonaldsonPositiveRole

Donaldson preferred on third downs over Etienne for Saints.

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CJ DonaldsonPositiveRole

Donaldson preferred on third downs over Etienne; emerging Saints backfield option.

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CJ DonaldsonPositiveRole

Donaldson handling long-down-distance snaps; part of Saints backfield overhaul

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CJ DonaldsonNeutralRole

Donaldson gets 20 snaps in Saints backfield committee.

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CJ DonaldsonPositiveRole

Backup RB playing 15 of 17 third/fourth-down snaps in first two games, an unexpected role for an unknown commodity. Analysts cite this as primary rea...

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