Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston is dealing with an ankle sprain, and his status for Sunday’s game vs. the Saints is uncertain, ESPN.com reported Tuesday.
The report said Gholston left last Sunday’s game at San Diego on crutches and with a protective boot on his left ankle.
Gholston is the only Buccaneers’ defensive lineman to start every game this season and leads the defensive line unit in tackles. He has 2.5 sacks on the season.
Gholston, a fourth-round pick in 2013, has missed just one game since early in his rookie season.
