BREAKING: Alvin Kamara, Ryan Ramczyk Status For Saints-Bucs Game, 12/31

Reporting the game status of New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game in Week 17.

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara will play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South's Week 17 showdown.

Kamara has been dealing with an undisclosed illness that caused him to miss Friday's practice in preparation for Sunday's clash with the Bucs.

The team's punter, Lou Headley, was out of Friday's workout with an illness and is listed as questionable.

New Orleans Saints Offensive Lineman's Career In Jeopardy

After discovering a cartilage defect in his left knee, the Saints placed All-Pro right tackle Ryan Ramczyk on injured reserve. Ramczyk, 29, is seeking consultation from surgeons to determine the best course of action. Unfortunately, this issue may shorten his NFL career.

Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Marquis Haynes Sr. (98) during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Marquis Haynes Sr. (98) during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Saints Status Report - Week 17

OUT

• CB Lonnie Johnson (knee), T Ryan Ramczyk (knee), DE Payton Turner (toe)*

QUESTIONABLE

• DE Isaiah Foskey (quadricep), P Lou Hedley (illness), RB Alvin Kamara (illness), RB Kendre Miller (ankle)

Saints-Buccaneers Predictions | Week 17

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday

• S Jordan Howden (illness), CB Lonnie Johnson (knee), T Ryan Ramczyk (knee)

Thursday

• CB Lonnie Johnson (knee), T Ryan Ramczyk (knee)

Friday

• P Lou Hedley (illness), CB Lonnie Johnson (knee), RB Alvin Kamara (illness), T Ryan Ramczyk (knee)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday

• DE Isaiah Foskey (quadricep), TE Jimmy Graham (not injury related - resting player), DE Cameron Jordan (ankle), C Erik McCoy (foot), RB Kendre Miller (ankle), WR Chris Olave (ankle), DE Payton Turner (toe)

Thursday

• DE Isaiah Foskey (quadricep), S Jordan Howden (illness), DE Cameron Jordan (ankle), C Erik McCoy (foot), RB Kendre Miller (ankle), WR Chris Olave (ankle), DE Payton Turner (toe)

Friday

• DE Isaiah Foskey (quadricep), DE Cameron Jordan (ankle), C Erik McCoy (foot), RB Kendre Miller (ankle), WR Chris Olave (ankle), DE Payton Turner (toe)

FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Friday

• S Jordan Howden (illness)

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NFL TRANSACTIONS: Ramczyk, Erving, Jean-Charles Status For Saints-Bucs Game