Good news came on Thursday for the Bucs' secondary as cornerback Carlton Davis returned to practice in a limited capacity. Davis suffered a hip injury during pregame warmups in Seattle, missing the game against the Seahawks and last week's contest against the Arizona Cardinals. The Bucs promoted cornerback Mazzi Wilkins from the practice squad but could use a healthy Davis on the field.
Both left guard Ali Marpet and right tackle Demar Dotson were upgraded to full participation, as well, which is good news for a Bucs' offensive line that will have to stand up to New Orleans' aggressive front seven.
The Saints had no changes from Wednesday's injury report with four players, including cornerback Marshon Lattimore, carrying DNP designations.
Read below for the full injury report for both teams:
Buccaneers
CB Carlton Davis (hip) – Limited Participation
*T Demar Dotson (not injury related) – Full Participation *
G Ali Marpet (ankle) – Full Participation
OLB Carl Nassib (groin) – Limited Participation
OLB Anthony Nelson (hamstring) – Did Not Participate
CB M.J. Stewart (knee) – Did Not Participate
Saints
LB Demario Davis (hamstring) – Limited Participation
WR Deonte Harris (hamstring) – Did Not Participate
CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) – Did Not Participate
FB Zach Line (knee) – Limited Participation
G Andrus Peat (forearm) – Did Not Participate
CB Patrick Robinson (hamstring) – Full Participation
*Bold indicates change in status from previous day