Saints vs Buccaneers Inactives: Shockey Out

Jeremy Shockey

Jeremy Shockey

New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers thanks to a turf toe injury.

This is the second week in the a row Shockey has been sidelined.

Expect for David Thomas to get a few more balls thrown his way as a results.

Also inactive for the Saints are wide receiver Lance Moore, linebacker Scott Shanle, guard Jamar Nesbit, cornerback Randall Gay, free safety Usama Young, defensive tackle DeMario Pressley and cornerback Jabari Greer.

The Buccaneers will be without third string quarterback Rudy Carpenter, wide receiver Mark Bradley, running back Kareem Huggins, defensive end Michael Bennett, wide receiver Mario Urrutia, wide receiver Terrence Nunn, guard Shawn Murphy and tackle James Lee.

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