Ryan (foot) is active Monday against the Saints, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan will make his return after missing the team's last seven games while on injured reserve. The veteran safety could step into a significant role immediately with Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Antoine Winfield (ankle) both inactive against New Orleans.

Tampa Bay activated Ryan (foot) from its injured reserve list ahead of Monday's game versus New Orleans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the Buccaneers' last seven games as he recovered from a surgery on a broken foot, it appears Ryan is poised to return to action in Week 13. The veteran safety may be called on to start Monday with both Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Antoine Winfield (ankle) listed as doubtful.

Ryan (foot) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan is now eligible to return to practice immediately and the team has a 21-day window to activate him or leave him on IR for the remainder of the season. The safety has been out since mid-October after suffering a foot fracture and undergoing surgery, but he appears likely to be available for the stretch run as Tampa Bay looks to hold onto the NFC South division title.

Tampa Bay placed Ryan (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Ryan is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a Jones fracture in his foot, which he sustained during the team's Week 4 matchup against Kansas City. With the move to IR, he'll be forced to miss at least four games, but he could potentially be sidelined even longer. In his absence, Keanu Neal is expected to continue garnering an increased role.

Ryan (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan was expected to miss Sunday's matchup after sustaining a foot injury in Week 4 against Kansas City, and the safety will officially be kept off the field for a second consecutive week. Keanu Neal will likely handle an increased role in Week 6.

Ryan (foot) was listed as a DNP on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan suffered a foot injury in Week 4, and this absence from practice was to be expected after Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles said that Ryan is likely to miss his second game in a row. The 31-year-old played a prominent rotational role behind starting safeties Antoine Winfield and Mike Edwards (elbow) over the first three games of the season, recording eight tackles, an interception and a forced fumble during this span. As a result, expect Keanu Neal to play a bigger role in the Buccaneers' banged-up secondary during Week 6.

Ryan (foot) is unlikely to play in Week 6 versus the Steelers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan was unavailable for Sunday's victory over the Falcons after suffering a foot injury in Week 4 against Kansas City, and according to head coach Todd Bowles, the safety is not expected to be back in Week 6. In his likely absence, Keanu Neal will likely continue to play a significant role in Tampa Bay's secondary against Pittsburgh.

Ryan (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan sustained a foot injury during last week's loss to Kansas City and was unable to practice this week. Keanu Neal should see increased playing time against Atlanta on Sunday.

Ryan (foot) did not participate during the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan recorded one tackle over nine defensive snaps before exiting with a foot injury during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. In his stead, veteran Keanu Neal tallied six tackles after stepping in as Tampa Bay's third safety behind Antonie Winfield Jr. and Mike Edwards. Ryan notched 117 tackles and eight passes defended over 15 games with the Giants last year, so his absence could be a significant loss for Week 5's game against the Falcons.

Ryan is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Kansas City due to a foot injury.

EDGE Analysis

The 2013 third-rounder recorded a solo tackle to begin Sunday's game but went to the locker room in the first half. Keanu Neal has replaced Ryan at safety and should continue to see additional playing time if Ryan is unable to return.