Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Vita Vea didn't practice in Week 15 due to a toe injury, but he was upgraded on the injury report to questionable on Saturday and now he has been cleared to play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Vea missed the Buccaneers' win last week over Atlanta due to his injury.
Cornerback Jamel Dean is also returning to action after missing three games due to ankle and foot injuries. The timing of his return is fortunate since the Bucs' other starting cornerback, Carlton Davis, is out in Week 15 due to a groin injury.