Just one play into the Bucs’ tilt with the Saints in New Orleans and they have already lost another key cog to their secondary. Safety Ryan Neal left the game after the first defensive play to be evaluated for a concussion. The Bucs just announced he has been ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Updated on S Ryan Neal, who was evaluated for a concussion: He has been ruled out for the remainder of the game.

— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) October 1, 2023

With Neal’s departure, the Bucs already thin secondary will be stretched even further. Starting cornerback Jamel Dean is inactive due to an injury while Carlton Davis has returned to the starting lineup after being inactive week’s two and three with a toe injury. In place of Neal the Bucs will lean on defensive back Dee Delaney who had an impressive interception last week against the Eagles.