Bucs vs. Saints Thursday Injury Report: Big Questions Remain

Thursday’s damage studies for each the Bucs and Saints got here out this afternoon, and on Tampa Bay’s facet, there was just one minor change. Huge receiver Chris Godwin (knee/relaxation) was the one addition, however don’t fret, Godwin can be within the fold on Sunday in opposition to New Orleans.

Who will not be within the fold on protection is a giant query that is still to be answered. With Cornerback Carlton Davis III (concussion) and out of doors linebacker Shaq Barrett (groin) not taking part, it’s rising ever extra probably that neither can be suiting up. Each Davis and Barrett nonetheless have time to rebound, however Davis was not seen throughout the open portion of at this time’s observe and nonetheless would wish to clear concussion protocol to play. Whereas Barrett was seen on Thursday, it was in his jersey and sweatpants.

Ought to Davis and Barrett not be in play, it will imply that Zyon McCollum and YaYa Diaby, amongst others, can be the principle gamers entering into their roles on this vital NFC South matchup.

For the opposite gamers listed on the damage report for Tampa Bay, all of them have been seen out at observe. Tight finish Ko Kieft (shoulder) didn’t take part and was off to the facet, whereas huge receiver Rakim Jarrett (quadriceps) and defensive lineman Mike Greene (calf) each warmed up and have been full individuals.

Each of their respective statuses are encouraging to see as they could possibly be activated at any time throughout their 21-day observe window.

Bucs

Right here is the total damage report record on the Bucs facet after Thursday’s observe:

Bucs OLB Shaq Barrett – Photograph by: Cliff Welch/PR

OLB Shaq Barrett – Groin – Did Not Take part

CB Carlton Davis – Concussion – Did Not Take part

WR Chris Godwin – Knee/Relaxation – Did Not Take part

DL Mike Greene** – Calf – Full Participation

WR Rakim Jarrett** – Quadriceps – Full Participation

TE Ko Kieft – Shoulder – Did Not Take part

* The Buccaneers performed a walk-through. The observe report is an estimation.

**Designated to Return from Injured Reserve – At present inside 21-day observe window.

Saints

Just like not many issues altering for the Bucs, the Saints’ damage report largely stayed the identical from Wednesday. The largest names to look at within the coming days are proper deal with Ryan Ramczyk (knee), huge receiver Chris Olave (ankle), defensive finish Cam Jordan (ankle), and heart Erik McCoy (foot).

Ramczyk was the one one amongst that group to not take part, as Olave, Jordan, and McCoy have been restricted. The longtime Saints proper deal with’s standing could possibly be a vital issue on Sunday as their offense hopes to comprise a cross rush led by rookie sensation YaYa Diaby and Co.

Right here is the total record of accidents for New Orleans after Thursday’s observe:

DE Isaiah Foskey – Quadriceps – Restricted Participation

TE Jimmy Graham – Relaxation – Restricted Participation

S Jordan Howden – Sickness –  Restricted Participation

Bucs OT Tristan Wirfs and Saints DE Cameron Jordan – Photograph by: Cliff Welch/PR

S Lonnie Johnson – Knee – Did Not Take part

DE Cameron Jordan – Ankle – Restricted Participation

C Erik McCoy – Foot – Restricted Participation

RB Kendre Miller – Ankle – Restricted Participation

WR Chris Olave – Ankle – Restricted Participation

T Ryan Ramczyk – Knee – Did Not Take part

DE Payton Turner** – Toe – Restricted Participation

**Designated to Return from Injured Reserve – At present inside 21-day observe window.