Saints OL James Hurst was ready to fill in for Terron Armstead because, well, this is 2020

Posted Dec 10, 2020
Saints offensive tackle James Hurst went to sleep last Friday night as a backup offensive tackle who figured to get some work as a situational sixth offensive lineman that Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Then All-Pro left tackle Terron Armstead learned Sunday of his positive COVID test, and with about 24 hours notice, Hurst realized he would be starting. (NOLA.com)

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