Saints CB Paulson Adebo was forced off the field with a knee injury

NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Denver Broncos with a right knee injury.

Adebo, who has started every game this season, was sent off after a vacuum splint was placed on his right leg. Adebo was injured after attempting to tackle Broncos running back Javonte Williams near the Saints sideline.

Adebo landed on the grass and immediately grabbed his right knee. The Saints' medical staff examined Adebo's leg while he was on the pitch and quickly signaled a cart to come onto the pitch.

Adebo gave the crowd the thumbs up after he was put on the cart and driven away in the second quarter. He was replaced by rookie second-round pick Kool-Aid McKinstry.

Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) and Nick Saldiveri (shoulder) were also out.