Bucs vs. Saints Thursday Injury Report: Big Questions Remain

Thursday’s injury reports for both the Bucs and Saints came out this afternoon, and on Tampa Bay’s side, there was only one minor change. Wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee/rest) was the only addition, but do not fret, Godwin will be in the fold on Sunday against New Orleans.

Who may not be in the fold on defense is a big question that remains to be answered. With Cornerback Carlton Davis III (concussion) and outside linebacker Shaq Barrett (groin) not participating, it is growing ever more likely that neither will be suiting up. Both Davis and Barrett still have time to rebound, but Davis was not seen during the open portion of today’s practice and still would need to clear concussion protocol to play. While Barrett was seen on Thursday, it was in his jersey and sweatpants.

Should Davis and Barrett not be in play, it would mean that Zyon McCollum and YaYa Diaby, among others, would be the main players stepping into their roles in this critical NFC South matchup.

For the other players listed on the injury report for Tampa Bay, all of them were seen out at practice. Tight end Ko Kieft (shoulder) did not participate and was off to the side, while wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (quadriceps) and defensive lineman Mike Greene (calf) both warmed up and were full participants.

Both of their respective statuses are encouraging to see as they could be activated at any time during their 21-day practice window.

Bucs

Here is the full injury report list on the Bucs side after Thursday’s practice:

OLB Shaq Barrett – Groin – Did Not Participate

CB Carlton Davis – Concussion – Did Not Participate

WR Chris Godwin – Knee/Rest – Did Not Participate

DL Mike Greene** – Calf – Full Participation

WR Rakim Jarrett** – Quadriceps – Full Participation

TE Ko Kieft – Shoulder – Did Not Participate

* The Buccaneers conducted a walk-through. The practice report is an estimation.

**Designated to Return from Injured Reserve – Currently within 21-day practice window.

Saints

Similar to not many things changing for the Bucs, the Saints’ injury report largely stayed the same from Wednesday. The biggest names to watch in the coming days are right tackle Ryan Ramczyk (knee), wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle), defensive end Cam Jordan (ankle), and center Erik McCoy (foot).

Ramczyk was the only one among that group to not participate, as Olave, Jordan, and McCoy were limited. The longtime Saints right tackle’s status could be a crucial factor on Sunday as their offense hopes to contain a pass rush led by rookie sensation YaYa Diaby and Co.

Here is the full list of injuries for New Orleans after Thursday’s practice:

DE Isaiah Foskey – Quadriceps – Limited Participation

TE Jimmy Graham – Rest – Limited Participation

S Jordan Howden – Illness –  Limited Participation

S Lonnie Johnson – Knee – Did Not Participate

DE Cameron Jordan – Ankle – Limited Participation

C Erik McCoy – Foot – Limited Participation

RB Kendre Miller – Ankle – Limited Participation

WR Chris Olave – Ankle – Limited Participation

T Ryan Ramczyk – Knee – Did Not Participate

DE Payton Turner** – Toe – Limited Participation

**Designated to Return from Injured Reserve – Currently within 21-day practice window.