The head coach of the Saints was back at practice along with the team’s all-pro defensive end. Sean Payton worked remotely on Wednesday due to a non-COVID related illness, while Cam Jordan has returned to the field after missing his first game since getting drafted in 2011 after testing positive for the coronavirus. Running back Mark Ingram is the only Saints player left on the NFL’s reserve/COVID list.
Not practicing were offensive tackles Ryan Ramczyk (knee) and Terron Armstead (knee), along with linebacker Kaden Ellis (hamstring) and TE Garrett Griffin (hamstring).
WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey has been upgraded to limited after not practicing Wednesday with a hamstring issue. LB Pete Werner (elbow) and DE Marcus Davenport (shoulder) also remained limited, while safety CJ Gardner-Jonson (toe) was elevated to a full-go.
QB Taysom Hill is also listed as a full participant working thru his injured right finger.
For the Buccaneers:
Did Not Practice
QB Tom Brady Not injury related-rest
CB Jamel Dean Illness
RB Leonard Fournette Ankle
CB Richard Sherman Achilles
S Antoine Winfield Foot
Limited
S Jordan Whitehead Calf
Full
OLB Jason Pierre-Paul Shoulder
P Bradley Pinion Right Hip