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Head Coach Kellen Moore Unexpectedly Announces Another Player Out for Week 13 Saints vs Dolphins Clash Due to Bizarre Reason

Saints enter a new era under Kellen Moore against a Cardinals team looking  to build on last season

Just ahead of the pivotal Week 13 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Miami Dolphins, head coach Kellen Moore shocked fans by confirming that yet another player will be missing from the lineup. But what truly stirred up the fanbase wasn’t the name itself, it was the bizarre reason behind the decision.

“We have certain standards when it comes to tactics and player readiness. Sometimes, having to sideline a player is one of the toughest calls to make,” Moore said with a tone of frustration when asked about the controversial move.

The player who was unexpectedly ruled out is none other than Ugochukwu Amadi, a seasoned defensive back known for playing the nickel cornerback position, a crucial role especially against a team like the Dolphins that thrives in the short and middle passing game.

Ugo Amadi

Amadi, 28, was once a Lombardi Award winner while at Oregon and has played for several NFL teams including the Seahawks, Titans, and Chiefs before joining the Saints in 2023. In 2024, he posted his best season yet with 65 tackles and 2 sacks, both career highs. However, 2025 has been a different story. Amadi appeared in only five games early in the season and registered no meaningful stats, and now, he has vanished from the Week 13 lineup without injury or disciplinary reasons.

This unexpected move has sparked speculation. Is this just a healthy scratch or the start of a major shift in the Saints’ defensive game plan under Coach Moore?

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What makes this even more critical is that the Saints are preparing to face the explosive Miami offense led by Tua Tagovailoa. Losing a veteran presence like Amadi in the slot could leave a gaping hole in the secondary.

“I don’t think this is about performance. Something’s going on behind the scenes that they’re not telling us,” a concerned Saints fan commented on social media.

Whatever the real reason, Ugo Amadi’s mysterious absence is adding to the uncertainty swirling around the Saints and making this Week 13 battle even more unpredictable.

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