Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was upgraded on Tampa Bay’s Thursday injury report, but the club also added a key defensive player to the list.

Mayfield (knee) went from a limited participant to a full participant in the day’s session. That puts him in line to start against the Saints on Sunday.

However, nose tackle Vita Vea did not practice on Thursday with a foot injury. He was not on the report on Wednesday.

Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (teeth), running back Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder), receiver Chris Godwin (fibula), and outside linebacker Haason Reddick (ankle/knee) all remained non-participants.

Linebacker Lavonte David (knee/rib), receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring), defensive lineman Greg Gaines (toe), offensive tackle Luke Haggard (shoulder), safety Christian Izie

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