Saints vs Buccaneers Thursday Injury Report, Brees Still Limited

Wednesday injury reports, the first of a Sunday game week for NFL teams, often give a glimpse into what the lineup could look like Sunday.

Thursday injury reports give us a better glimpse.

Who's practice status improved?

If a player is upgraded from the previous day's status, they're trending in the right direction, barring a setback.

Fortunately for the New Orleans Saints, there were no setbacks today, no added players to the report, and the status of Alvin Kamara (foot) improved.

Kamara went from limited yesterday to a full participant today, as did wide receiver Marquez Callaway.

Meanwhile, quarterback Drew Brees (right shoulder) was limited for a second straight day, as did All-Pro Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring). Both are likely to play this Sunday night against the Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay (6-2) hosts New Orleans (5-2) this Sunday night at 7:15 in a battle for first place in the NFC South.

Here's a full rundown of the Thursday injury report for both teams.

LP - limited participant FP - full participant DNP - did not participate/practice

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS INJURY REPORT

Position	Name	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday
CB	Justin Hardee	Groin	DNP	DNP
DT	Sheldon Rankins	Knee	DNP	DNP
QB	Drew Brees	Right Shoulder	LP	LP
RB	Alvin Kamara	Foot	LP	FP
WR	Marquez Callaway	Ankle	LP	FP
WR	Michael Thomas	Ankle/Hamstring	LP	LP
G	Nick Easton	Concussion	FP	FP

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS INJURY REPORT

Position	Name	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday
CB	Jamel Dean	Illness	DNP	FP
G	Ali Marpet	Concussion	DNP	DNP
WR	Chris Godwin	Finger	LP	LP
WR	Scotty Miller	Hip/Groin	LP	LP
LB	Jason Pierre-Paul	Knee	LP	LP
S	Mike Edwards	Groin	LP	LP
S	Antoine Winfield	Shoulder	FP	FP