The New Orleans Saints will be getting a boost to their backfield just in time for a big divisional game.
Running back Travis Etienne has been activated from the injured reserve, the team announced Saturday.
Etienne has been out since he suffered a hamstring injury in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The 27-year-old was in his first season in the Big Easy after signing a four-year contract with the Saints in the off-season. He had spent the first five seasons of his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In three games with his new team, Etienne rushed for 128 yards with an average of 4.3 yards per attempt.
The Saints (3-5) will host the Carolina Panthers (3-5) in a key divisional matchup Sunday with tops in the NFC South on the line.
