Inactive Monday night

Hendrickson (illness) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Redskins, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis: The second-year linebacker has yet to log a tackle in 2018, as his playing time as been sparse. The Saints have a bye week in Week 6, so Hendrickson should have plenty of time to recover from his sickness. Rookie Marcus Davenport will likely see an increase role Monday night in his absence.

Questionable for Monday's game

Hendrickson is questionable for Monday's game against the Redskins with an illness, Josh Katzenstein of NOLA.com reports.

Analysis: Hendrickson has yet to record a statistic this year on defense and is merely a depth option for the Saints along their defensive line. If he is unable to go Monday, rookie Marcus Davenport will likely step into an expanded role at defensive end.

Inactive Week 2

Hendrickson is listed as inactive Sunday against the Browns, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Hendrickson was on the field for 24 total snaps Week 1, with 14 on defense and 10 on special teams. He didn't record a single tackle, and will now be a healthy scratch Week 2. Hendrickson is likely to remain entrenched behind Cameron Jordan on the depth chart for the foreseeable future.

Hendrickson (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's wild-card tilt against the Panthers.

Analysis: Hendrickson, who hasn't played since Week 14 due to an ankle injury, logged a limited practice Friday and will be available for Sunday's contest. He's expected to provide depth at defensive end behind Cameron Jordan and David Onyemata.

Hendrickson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Analysis: Hendrickson hasn't played since injuring his ankle in Week 14 against the Falcons. However, he practiced in a limited capacity Friday and seems to have a chance to return Sunday. If he can't, George Johnson should again see an expanded role.

Hendrickson (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Hendrickson has not practiced since sustaining the ankle injury against the Falcons in Week 14, and has no clear timetable for his return. Al-Quadin Muhammad and George Johnson should again serve secondary roles in the Saints' defensive line rotation with Hendrickson sidelined.

Hendrickson (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Hendrickson was speculated to sit out multiple games after suffering the ankle injury in Week 14, and will miss his second straight game on Sunday. Al-Quadin Muhammad, George Johnson and Hau'oli Kikaha are all likely to serve secondary roles in New Orleans' defensive line rotation this week with Hendrickson ruled out.

Hendrickson (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Nick Underhill of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Analysis: The Saints indicated last week that Hendrickson was likely out for three weeks and he did not practice this week, so this was to be expected. Hau'oli Kikaha and Al-Quadin Muhammad should continue to see increased workloads opposite Cameron Jordan in Hendrickson's absence.

Hendrickson (ankle) is expected to be out for three weeks, Herbie Teope of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis: Hendrickson suffered the ankle injury in Thursday's loss to the Falcons, and a timetable of three weeks puts him out for at least the rest of the regular season. With Hendrickson out, Cameron Jordan and Hau'oli Kikaha are left as the only healthy defensive ends on the Saints' active roster.

Hendrickson is expected to miss additional time with the ankle injury he suffered in Thursday's 20-17 loss to the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Though X-rays on Hendrickson's ankle came back negative, the defensive end is believed to be dealing with a significant sprain or swelling, which puts his availability for the Dec. 17 game against the Jets in peril. The Saints' depth at defensive end was already tested with starter Alex Okafor (Achilles) heading to injured reserve in late November, and Hendrickson's injury only further thins the ranks.

Hendrickson (ankle) will not return to Thursday's matchup versus the Falcons, Herbie Teope of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis: Hendrickson, who came into the game with a knee issue, has added an ankle injury to his list of ailments. The severity of the injury is not known at this time, but he will not return Thursday.

Hendrickson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Falcons due to an ankle injury, Herbie Teope of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis: Hendrickson was questionable heading into the contest with a knee injury, but ultimately suited up. The severity of his ankle injury is unknown at this time. Expect an update on his status once the team provides more clarity on the situation.

Hendrickson is active for Thursday's matchup with the Falcons, Josh Katzenstein of The Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis: The rookie has played in every contest since Week 2 and that trend won't stop now as Hendrickson takes the field after being limited in practice this week. In 11 games the defensive end has logged 12 tackles (six solo), two sacks, two pass defensed and a forced fumble.