Bucs fans received some good news this afternoon ahead of the team’s Monday Night Football matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The team announced they have activated safety Logan Ryan from injured reserve, meaning he should play in tonight’s crucial game.

We’ve activated S Logan Ryan from injured reserve and waived S Nolan Turner.

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 5, 2022

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR

Ryan, who hasn’t played since Week 4 against Kansas City, will most likely start against the Saints and bring much-needed support to a Bucs secondary that has been beleaguered by injuries recently. His veteran leadership and communication skills will be a boon for a group that may be missing safeties Mike Edwards and Antoine Winfield Jr., as well as cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting.

To make room for Ryan on the 53-man roster, the Bucs waived safety Nolan Turner. Turner has not logged a defensive snap this season, but  he has appeared on special teams.

In addition to that roster move, the team announced two elevations from the practice squad.

We’ve elevated CB Anthony Chesley and ILB Ulysees Gilbert from the practice squad.#GoBucs

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 5, 2022

Both Chesley and Gilbert could make contributions against the Saints on special teams.

The Bucs and Saints play at 8:15 EST at Raymond James Stadium.