After Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneer head coach Raheem Morris said he was concerned about players who went into that game banged up, and came out even more banged up. He’s also concerned about the status of defensive tackle, Gerald McCoy and running back, LeGarrett Blount.

One shining light for the Bucs will be the return of safety, Tanard Jackson.

Jackson has been reinstated by the NFL after being out for more than a year for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Jackson has reportedly violated the league’s drug guidelines at least three times and suspended twice.

Coach Morris, however, feels the young man deserves another opportunity to salvage his career.

With starting safety, Cody Grimm lost for the season with a knee injury, the return of Jackson couldn’t come at a better time. He started practicing with the team this week, and the Bucs will have two weeks to decide whether to activate him to their 53-man roster.

The Bucs will be hosting the Saints at Raymond James Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 4:15 p. m.