Vea (pectoral) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game in New Orleans.
Vea logged a limited practice Friday after being a nonparticipant for consecutive days to start the week, so that is a positive sign regarding his status. Still, whether he plays will presumably depend on how he is feeling closer to kickoff. Greg Gaines would be the likely candidate to replace him at nose tackle if he fails to get the green light.