The New Orleans Saints have finished Thursday’s practice ahead of their Week 8 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints had lots of positive news, with Chris Olave, Chase Young, and Alontae Taylor
all returning to practice. Taylor and Young both returned as full participants, while Olave was limited. Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux was the only absence for the Saints, as he took his usual rest day.
The Buccaneers made 12 changes to Thursday’s injury report with plenty of positive moves. Quarterback Baker Mayfield was upgraded from limited to a full participant, while standout rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka and linebacker Lavonte David have both returned to practice and were limited. Despite all the positive news, star nose tackle Vita Vea missed Thursday’s practice with a foot injury.
New Orleans Saints
Full Participation
DT John Ridgeway III (Shoulder)
CB Alontae Taylor (NIR-Personal Matter)
DE Chase Young (Illness)
Limited Participation
RB Alvin Kamara (Ankle)
TE Juwan Johnson (Neck)
WR Chris Olave (Ankle)
Did Not Participate
DT Davon Godchaux (NIR-Rest)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Full Participation
RB Josh Williams (Concussions)
CB Zion McCollum (Thumb)
OLB Markees Watts (Personal)
QB Baker Mayfield (Knee)
G Michael Jordan (Knee)
TE Devin Culp (Knee)
G Ben Bredeson (Shoulder)
Limited Participation
LB Lavonte David (Knee/Rib)
WR Emeka Egbuka (Hamstring)
DT Greg Gaines (Toe)
G Luke Haggard (Shoulder)
DB Christian Izien (Knee)
S Antoine Winfield Jr. (Toe)
Did Not Participate
OLB Hassan Reddick (Ankle/Knee)
RB Bucky Irvin (Foot/Shoulder)
WR Chris Godwin Jr. (Fibula)
QB Teddy Bridgewater (Teeth)
NT Vita Vea (Foot)
