New Orleans Saints prepare to face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season, both teams are dealing with a significant number of injuries. Wednesday’s practice provided a glimpse into the health status of key players on both sides, and it’s clear that injuries could play a crucial role in this upcoming matchup.
New Orleans Saints Injury Report The New Orleans Saints find themselves with several key players listed on the Wednesday Injury Report. Here’s a breakdown of the injuries they’re dealing with:
Safety Jordan Howden (Finger): Did Not Participate (DNP)
Howden’s absence from practice due to a finger injury is a concern for the Saints, as he plays a vital role in their secondary.
Quarterback Derek Carr (Right Shoulder): DNP
The starting quarterback, Derek Carr, was held out of practice due to a right shoulder injury. Losing Carr would be a significant blow to the Saints’ offense, and his status will be closely monitored leading up to the game.
Guard Cesar Ruiz (Concussion): DNP
Guard Ruiz is in concussion protocol and did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
Cornerback Paulson Adebo (Hamstring): DNP
Cornerback Adebo’s hamstring injury kept him out of practice. .
Tight End Foster Moreau (Ankle): DNP
Tight end Moreau is dealing with an ankle injury and did not practice.
Tight End Jimmy Graham (Rest): DNP
Veteran tight end Jimmy Graham was given a rest day and did not participate in practice.
Tackle Ryan Ramczyk (Rest): DNP
Similarly, tackle Ryan Ramczyk also had a rest day and did not practice.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury Report
Cornerback Carlton Davis (Toe): Limited Participation (LP)
Davis, a key figure in the Buccaneers’ secondary, had limited participation in practice due to a toe injury.
Cornerback Jamel Dean (Neck/Shoulder): DNP
Dean did not participate in practice due to neck and shoulder issues, further complicating the Buccaneers’ secondary situation.
Linebacker SirVocea Dennis (Hamstring): DNP
Dennis was held out of practice due to a hamstring injury, potentially impacting the Buccaneers’ linebacker corps.
Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey (Calf): DNP
Kancey’s calf injury prevented him from practicing, affecting the depth on the defensive line.
Cornerback Derrick Pitts (Hamstring): DNP
Another cornerback, Pitts, was sidelined with a hamstring issue, further thinning the Buccaneers’ cornerback depth.
Nose Tackle Vita Vea (Pectoral): DNP
Vea, a crucial piece of the Buccaneers’ defensive line, did not practice due to a pectoral injury.
Linebacker Devin White (Foot): DNP
White, a standout linebacker, did not practice due to a foot injury.
