Saints vs. Bucs inactives: Mike Evans in, P.J. Williams out for Week 1

The New Orleans Saints will be without DB P.J. Williams against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, who are joined by WR Mike Evans.

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The New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced their list of inactive players for Week 1’s game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and the Saints will be without multiple starters and each of their first two picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Across the field, the Buccaneers will be dressing all-star wide receiver Mike Evans, who missed several practices this week with a hamstring injury.

It was known that the Saints wouldn’t be joined by first-round pick Cesar Ruiz or starting pass rusher Marcus Davenport due to injuries, but a midweek hamstring issue for nickel defensive back P.J. Williams is going to keep him out as well. Third-round draft pick Zack Baun, a linebacker, recently returned to practice after missing time in training camp with an injury but he will not suit up. Neither will second-year defensive tackle Shy Tuttle, who was also banged up in training camp.

And the full list of inactives:

From the Saints

  • OL Cesar Ruiz (ankle)
  • DE Marcus Davenport (elbow)
  • CB P.J. Williams
  • DT Shy Tuttle
  • LB Zack Baun
  • WR Marquez Callaway

From the Bucs

  • QB Ryan Griffin
  • WR Tyler Johnson
  • WR Cyril Grayson
  • CB Parnell Motley
  • LB Cam Gill
  • DL Khalil Davis
  • OL  Aaron Stinnie

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