NFC Notes: YaYa Diaby, Erik McCoy, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

NFL roundups across the NFC South highlight injury and roster updates for Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Carolina, and New Orleans. Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles stated that outside linebacker YaYa Diaby is more likely to return to practice next week than wide receiver Jalen McMillan. Meanwhile, New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed center Erik McCoy will miss time with an injury, though it is not expected to be a long-term issue.

Following the trade of safety Jessie Bates, Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski noted the team could rely on DeMarcco Hellams, Billy Bowman Jr., and Sydney Brown. Elsewhere, ESPN's Mike Kaye identified Jackson Powers-Johnson, Will McDonald IV, and Kimani Vidal as potential deadline targets for the Carolina Panthers, while suggesting Robert Hunt and Ja'Tavion Sanders as potential trade candidates.