The Buccaneers didn't get any real surprises as they ruled three players out for Sunday's game. Outside linebacker Carl Nassib, who participated in Thursday's practice in a limited capacity, was downgraded on Friday and subsequently ruled out for the game. Along with him, fellow outside linebacker Anthony Nelson and cornerback M.J. Stewart will also not play.
The good news is that Head Coach Bruce Arians said he thinks cornerback Carlton Davis should be ready to play on Sunday. He has an official designation of questionable but with the departure of Vernon Hargreaves and injury to M.J. Stewart, that's welcome news.
The Saints will most notably be without cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who's battling a hamstring injury. They also ruled out
Read below for the full injury report and player statuses for Sunday's game for both teams:
Buccaneers
OLB Carl Nassib (groin) – Did Not Participate - OUT
OLB Anthony Nelson (hamstring) – Did Not Participate - OUT
CB M.J. Stewart (knee) – Did Not Participate - OUT
CB Carlton Davis (hip) – Full Participation - QUESTIONABLE
T Demar Dotson (not injury related) – Full Participation
G Ali Marpet (ankle) – Full Participation
Saints
WR Deonte Harris (hamstring) – Did Not Participate - OUT
CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) – Did Not Participate - OUT
G Andrus Peat (forearm) – Did Not Participate - OUT
LB Demario Davis (hamstring) – Limited Participation
FB Zach Line (knee) – Limited Participation
CB Patrick Robinson (hamstring) – Full Participation
*Bold indicates change in status from previous day