Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hayes underwent a minor procedure on his knee after getting hurt in the preseason, and there's currently no timetable for his return following the setback. Once healthy, the 27-year-old should contribute on special teams.

McKnight suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday night's preseason game against the Chiefs. The rookie defensive lineman will now miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement. The Buccaneers signed rookie wide receiver Matthew Henry in a corresponding move.

Rozeboom will be forced to miss at least four games while recovering from a finger injury that he likely suffered in Week 6 against the Steelers. In his absence, SirVocea Dennis will stand to see an increase in workload at inside linebacker behind starters Alex Anzalone and Josiah Trotter.

Kamara suffered a sprained left knee in the Buccaneers' preseason finale against the Jaguars last Friday. The linebacker was promptly waived with an injury designation and cleared waivers. Kamara will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Sills' 21-day practice window opened Monday, but the wide receiver remains on injured reserve. The 30-year-old logged three consecutive full practices during Week 6 prep and should be set to suit up as long as the Buccaneers are comfortable utilizing a roster spot. If the team decides to hold Sills on IR, he will need to wait until at least Week 7 to make his 2026 debut.

The wide receiver was waived/injured by the Bucs on Wednesday. Houston will now need to reach an injury settlement with Tampa Bay to have a chance to play this season. His last NFL regular-season action came in 2022 with Dallas.

While Bowles indicated that linebacker Yaya Diaby (knee) has decent odds of playing in the Buccaneers' next game Nov. 22 versus the Lions, the coach was less optimistic about McMillan's chances of being ready to play in Week 11. The Buccaneers have yet to open McMillan's 21-day practice window, after he was placed on injured reserve Sept. 30 due to a PCL sprain in his left knee, which was an aggravation of a previous injury. Bowles noted that McMillan underwent a medical procedure on the knee shortly after landing on IR and is still dealing with some discomfort.

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Lucas started training camp on the active/PUP list and apparently will not be in position to contribute any time soon. The cornerback will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

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Parrish was a full participant at practice Friday after logging limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday, so it seems he could be on the 'probable' end of the questionable designation. However, if he can't go in Week 2, rookie fourth-rounder Keionte Scott would figure to see an increased snap share in the secondary.

Scott is believed to have a knee injury, but it is unclear how long the cornerback will be absent. The fourth-round rookie is set to play a key depth role for the Buccaneers' secondary throughout the 2026 season.

It's not clear at this point what kind of sickness McCollum is dealing with, but there's still a good amount of time for him to get right ahead of Sunday's game at Carolina. If he can practice in full Thursday or Friday, he'll likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

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Despite calls from the Bills, Bears, 49ers and more, the Buccaneers remain steadfast that they will not trade Vea. The star nose tackle has expressed his wishes to leave the organization, and with many suitors interested, there is still a chance the organization changes its mind. It appears the team is still trying to organize a new deal with Vea, but it is unclear if talks have progressed at all.

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The nature of Braswell's injury is unclear, as is when he picked up the injury. The 2024 second-rounder is battling for a depth spot on the Bucs' 53-man roster, and he would help his case if he could play in Friday's preseason finale against the Jaguars.

Trotter's tackle tally led Tampa Bay and marked his fourth time reaching double-digit stops through six contests this season. The rookie linebacker missed Week 3 due to a shoulder injury but has otherwise been a central part of the Buccaneers' defense, logging at least an 83 percent defensive snap share in each game in which he's appeared. Overall, Trotter has registered 62 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and an interception (which he returned for a touchdown).

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Goedeke is dealing with a calf injury that caused him to sit out last Sunday's win over the Panthers. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday this week but was able to log a limited session Friday to give himself a chance of suiting up Sunday. If Goedeke remains out, however, Benjamin Chukwuma would likely draw another start at right tackle.

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After missing Tampa Bay's last three games with a dislocated right thumb, Mayfield is expected to return to action against a Carolina team that's 2.5 games ahead of Tampa Bay in the NFC South standings. With wideout Emeka Egbuka (concussion/toe) listed as doubtful, Mayfield will likely look to Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson as his top targets at wide receiver.

Several Buccaneers missed practice Wednesday due to an illness, including Irving. The third-year running back got back in the mix on Thursday, which is an encouraging step for him going into the team's Week 7 game against the Panthers. Provided Irving practices again on Friday, he'll be trending in the right direction to play.

Gainwell progressed to a full practice Friday after starting the week DNP on Wednesday, but the full work wasn't enough to have the running back head into the weekend without an injury designation. Bucky Irving would be in line for even more receiving snaps and pass routes if Gainwell is unable to face Atlanta.

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Winfield sustained an ankle injury late in the first half, and his night has now officially come to a premature end. With Winfield unavailable, Ifeatu Melifonwu will continue to operate as one of Tampa Bay's primary safeties versus Chicago.

Killebrew was able to practice in full Friday, but he still drew the questionable tag while working through the league's five-step concussion protocol. The last step is to pass an evaluation by an independent neurologist, at which point Killebrew would be cleared to play against Cleveland.

Smith was less than 100 percent to open the week after recording two total tackles (one solo) during the team's 16-0 win over the Falcons in Week 8. The safety may have picked up an ankle injury in the contest, and he will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday night's contest against Chicago.

Williams remained on the sideline, but the team is unsure if he will return to Friday's contest. The undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati is currently battling to survive Sunday's cutdown day, and the remainder of Friday's game will be the rookie's last chance to impress.

Kieft was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day. The 28-year-old was unable to play in Week 4 against the Packers with an elbow injury likely suffered the game prior. His availability is unclear with the Buccaneers on a short week against the Cowboys Thursday night. He will likely need to notch another productive practice Wednesday to increase his chances of playing.

Egbuka has missed the last two games due to a concussion and a foot injury, and while he's cleared the protocol for head injuries, the latter issue has lingered into this week. After opening Week 9 prep with a DNP on Wednesday, he's logged back-to-back full sessions, but head coach Todd Bowles also relayed to Greg Auman of Fox Sports on Friday that Egbuka will be a game-time decision. Considering the Buccaneers have an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, there won't be many options to pivot to if Egbuka ends up being inactive.

While Bowles indicated that linebacker Yaya Diaby (knee) has decent odds of playing in the Buccaneers' next game Nov. 22 versus the Lions, the coach was less optimistic about McMillan's chances of being ready to play in Week 11. The Buccaneers have yet to open McMillan's 21-day practice window, after he was placed on injured reserve Sept. 30 due to a PCL sprain in his left knee, which was an aggravation of a previous injury. Bowles noted that McMillan underwent a medical procedure on the knee shortly after landing on IR and is still dealing with some discomfort.

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Winfield sustained an ankle injury late in the first half, and his night has now officially come to a premature end. With Winfield unavailable, Ifeatu Melifonwu will continue to operate as one of Tampa Bay's primary safeties versus Chicago.

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Egbuka has missed the last two games due to a concussion and a foot injury, and while he's cleared the protocol for head injuries, the latter issue has lingered into this week. After opening Week 9 prep with a DNP on Wednesday, he's logged back-to-back full sessions, but head coach Todd Bowles also relayed to Greg Auman of Fox Sports on Friday that Egbuka will be a game-time decision. Considering the Buccaneers have an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, there won't be many options to pivot to if Egbuka ends up being inactive.

McMillan was initially given a return timetable of 6-to-8 weeks after aggravating a PCL sprain in his left knee in Week 3. Head coach Todd Bowles said McMillan won't have his window to return from IR opened before the Buccaneers face the Bears on Sunday, and Tampa Bay will be on bye the following week, so McMillan's next chance to play won't come until Nov. 22 at Detroit.

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Egbuka was able to clear ths concussion protocol last Friday, but he still missed this past Sunday's win against the Falcons due to a foot injury, marking a second absence in a row. Seemingly, Wednesday's bit of running is a test to get a sense of where Egbuka stands, health-wise, so Thursday's session could be revealing for his chances to return to action Sunday at Chicago.

Smith was less than 100 percent to open the week after recording two total tackles (one solo) during the team's 16-0 win over the Falcons in Week 8. The safety may have picked up an ankle injury in the contest, and he will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday night's contest against Chicago.

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Diaby exited this past Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons with the knee injury, which was revealed to be a Grade 2 MCL sprain following an MRI on Monday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Though Diaby will miss at least one game due to the injury, Bowles expressed hope that the Buccaneers' Week 10 bye would aid the edge rusher's recovery and allow him to avoid a stint on injured reserve.

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Initially listed as questionable, Diaby has since been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's divisional meeting with Atlanta. As a result, David Walker will presumably absorb most of Diaby's snaps the rest of the way.

With the concussion no longer the issue, Egbuka's availability is now being dictated by his foot injury. His absence will force Tez Johnson and Ted Hurst into more snaps and targets alongside veteran slot man Chris Godwin. Egbuka's next chance to play will be Week 9 against the Bears. The Bucs then have their bye the following week.

Gainwell progressed to a full practice Friday after starting the week DNP on Wednesday, but the full work wasn't enough to have the running back head into the weekend without an injury designation. Bucky Irving would be in line for even more receiving snaps and pass routes if Gainwell is unable to face Atlanta.

Goedeke is dealing with a calf injury that caused him to sit out last Sunday's win over the Panthers. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday this week but was able to log a limited session Friday to give himself a chance of suiting up Sunday. If Goedeke remains out, however, Benjamin Chukwuma would likely draw another start at right tackle.

Though Egbuka was limited again, he shed the non-contact jersey and worked in a normal practice jersey Thursday. He was still dialed back enough to be listed as limited, but he seems to be making progress as Sunday approaches. Egbuka is working back from a concussion and a foot injury after missing Week 7.

Gainwell returned to practice after sitting out Wednesday's session, but he still faced some limitations Thursday. He'll have one more opportunity to upgrade to full participation Friday, and if Gainwell is able to do so, he would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons. Bucky Irving remains atop Tampa Bay's depth chart at running back, followed by Gainwell and Sean Tucker.

Goedeke has missed back-to-back practices to open the week as he continues to nurse a calf injury that forced him to miss the team's Week 7 win over the Panthers. The 27-year-old appears to be headed for an absence in Sunday's matchup with the Falcons, and if that's the case, Benjamin Chukwuma would likely stand to draw another start at right tackle.

Head coach Todd Bowles told Scott Smith of the team's official site earlier Wednesday that Egbuka participated in individual drills at practice, but the wide receiver will need to increase his activity level Thursday to progress toward a return to action. Egbuka already has missed one game due to a concussion and a foot injury, and he requires clearance from an independent neurologist to have a chance to play again.

Hayes underwent a minor procedure on his knee after getting hurt in the preseason, and there's currently no timetable for his return following the setback. Once healthy, the 27-year-old should contribute on special teams.

Gainwell's hip issue cropped up in the win over the Panthers, but he was able to return later in the contest. Even so, he was held out of practice to begin prep for the Week 8 clash with the Falcons. His status will have an impact on the Bucs' running back rotation, seeing as Gainwell has played 35 percent of the offensive snaps thus far this season. Bucky Irving could have a larger role, and Sean Tucker could be more of a factor, if Gainwell is unable to play Sunday.

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Trotter's tackle tally led Tampa Bay and marked his fourth time reaching double-digit stops through six contests this season. The rookie linebacker missed Week 3 due to a shoulder injury but has otherwise been a central part of the Buccaneers' defense, logging at least an 83 percent defensive snap share in each game in which he's appeared. Overall, Trotter has registered 62 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and an interception (which he returned for a touchdown).

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Diaby entered Sunday without a sack to his ledger through six games, but he got on the board with a second-quarter sack of Bryce Young. Diaby didn't stop there, as he added two more sacks on back-to-back plays in the third period. Diaby's career-best regular-season tally is 7.5 sacks in 2023, and he's now nearly halfway to that mark with his trio of sacks Sunday.

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Winfield was back on the practice field for Week 7 prep and was a limited participant in all three sessions. However, he has not been given the green light to return Sunday, so his next chance to suit up is Week 8 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 1. Ifeatu Melifonwu figures to once again start alongside Tykee Smith at safety in Winfield's absence.

After missing Tampa Bay's last three games with a dislocated right thumb, Mayfield is expected to return to action against a Carolina team that's 2.5 games ahead of Tampa Bay in the NFC South standings. With wideout Emeka Egbuka (concussion/toe) listed as doubtful, Mayfield will likely look to Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson as his top targets at wide receiver.

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles previously indicated that Egbuka was doubtful to play, but the official designation is more definitive. Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson figure to take most of the WR snaps for the Buccaneers this Sunday at Carolina.

Goedeke missed the first two practices of Week 7 prep due to a calf issue, and while he returned in a limited capacity Friday, he will not be available for Sunday's NFC South tilt. The Buccaneers will have to turn to Justin Skule or Benjamin Chukwuma to start at right tackle in the absence of Goedeke, whose next chance to play is Week 8 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 1.

This marks a second straight uninhibited practice for Mayfield as he seeks his first game action since Week 3 due to a dislocated right thumb. Per Greg Auman of Fox Sports, Mayfield again was wearing a glove on his right hand Thursday, and afterward the quarterback told Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site that he "feels fine gripping and throwing," with the biggest concern enduring hits and taking the ball under center. Head coach Todd Bowles has yet to announce a Week 7 starter between Mayfield and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, but that'll likely occur Friday ahead of Sunday's road matchup with the Panthers.

Several Buccaneers missed practice Wednesday due to an illness, including Irving. The third-year running back got back in the mix on Thursday, which is an encouraging step for him going into the team's Week 7 game against the Panthers. Provided Irving practices again on Friday, he'll be trending in the right direction to play.

Rozeboom will be forced to miss at least four games while recovering from a finger injury that he likely suffered in Week 6 against the Steelers. In his absence, SirVocea Dennis will stand to see an increase in workload at inside linebacker behind starters Alex Anzalone and Josiah Trotter.

Egbuka is fighting an uphill battle ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers after being unable to log any practice activity Wednesday or Thursday. The 2025 first-round pick was spotted working with trainers on a side field Thursday as he works his way through the concussion protocol. Egbuka would need to clear the protocol to suit up Sunday, and a foot injury further complicates his path to playing.

Winfield has been out for the Buccaneers' last two games because of a rib injury he sustained back in Week 4 versus the Packers, but he was able to get back on the practice field for the first time since then Wednesday. He'll still probably need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

After sitting out the last three games due to a dislocated right thumb, Mayfield was expected to practice Wednesday and ended up handling every rep, according to the team. Head coach Todd Bowles told Smith earlier Wednesday that Mayfield "looked pretty good" while throwing, which he did with a glove on the afflicted hand. Bowles also relayed to Jenna Laine of ESPN.com that he likely will make a decision on who will get the Week 7 start between Mayfield and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels on Friday. At the very least, Mayfield's activity level Wednesday has him in a decent spot ahead of Sunday's contest at Carolina.

Irving was among five Buccaneers who did not practice due to illness to begin the week. It's early enough in the week that fantasy managers don't need to be overly concerned, but additional missed practices would change that. Kenny Gainwell and Sean Tucker would take on more work if Irving is unable to go Sunday.

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Egbuka is being listed with a concussion and foot injury. At least in the short term, he'll be subject to the protocol for head injuries before he'll be able to suit up again, so how he progresses in practice, if at all, as the week goes on may provide a sense of his chances to suit up Sunday at Carolina.

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It's not clear at this point what kind of sickness McCollum is dealing with, but there's still a good amount of time for him to get right ahead of Sunday's game at Carolina. If he can practice in full Thursday or Friday, he'll likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

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McCollum finished second on the team in tackles behind linebacker Josiah Trotter (12). The cornerback was also able to register at least one pass defensed for the fourth time this season. McCollum is now up to 27 total tackles (22 solo) and seven passes defensed over the first six regular-season games of the year.

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Mayfield hasn't logged any practice activity and has missed three consecutive games since dislocating his right thumb in a Sept. 27 loss to the Vikings, but he looks poised to take a meaningful step forward in his recovery process during the upcoming week. According to Greg Auman of Fox Sports, Bowles added that while he's still planning for undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to make a fourth straight start this coming Sunday against the Panthers, the Buccaneers will evaluate how Mayfield looks with his throwing over the next few days before making any decisions. Shortly after Mayfield was diagnosed with the dislocated thumb, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the veteran signal-caller was facing a loose recovery timeline in the range of 3-to-6 weeks.

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Morrison enterted the weekend doubtful to suit up for Sunday's game. The cornerback was limited throughout Week 6 prep with a quadriceps injury and will not be able to overcome the injury in time for Sunday's game. Kevin Knowles will likely start at outside cornerback against the Steelers.

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Tucker ended Week 6 prep with consecutive limited sessions as he manages a quadriceps injury. The running back is not quite ready to return to the field and will not suit up for Sunday's game. Josh Williams has been elevated from the practice squad to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 running back behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell on Sunday.

Winfield was unable to practice for a second week in a row after sustaining a rib injury in the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss to the Packers. Ifeatu Melifonwu will once again replace the star safety as he continues to recover.

Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed what had been made obvious by Mayfield's continued absence from practices. There hasn't been anything said about his Week 7 chances, but the fact that it wasn't even a close call for Week 6 isn't the best sign. Jalon Daniels will make another start Sunday against Pittsburgh.

Morrison logged three consecutive limited practices during Week 6 prep. The cornerback's lack of full participation means it is unlikely he will be able to overcome his quadriceps injury in time for Sunday's contest. If Morrison cannot suit up, Kevin Knowles is next on the Buccaneers' depth chart at outside cornerback.

Sills' 21-day practice window opened Monday, but the wide receiver remains on injured reserve. The 30-year-old logged three consecutive full practices during Week 6 prep and should be set to suit up as long as the Buccaneers are comfortable utilizing a roster spot. If the team decides to hold Sills on IR, he will need to wait until at least Week 7 to make his 2026 debut.

Trotter appeared on Friday's injury report with a new knee injury. The linebacker was able to log a limited practice session despite the new injury, leaving his status for Sunday's game in flux. If Trotter must miss Week 6, Christian Rozeboom will likely start at inside linebacker opposite Alex Anzalone.

For fantasy purposes, Tucker's availability is mostly of interest because of how it impacts the short-yardage expectations for Bucky Irving. The reintroduction of Tucker at the goal line didn't stop Irving from having his best game of the season last week, but that was against the Cowboys' defense, not the Steelers'. Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay are schedule for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

Mayfield officially hasn't practiced so far this week due to the dislocated right thumb that he sustained back in Week 3 against the Vikings, but head coach Todd Bowles told Greg Auman of Fox Sports that the quarterback was slated to attempt throwing Wednesday. Clearly, Mayfield is making progress away from the practice field, but until he mixes into drills in some capacity, he'll continue to cede starts to undrafted rookie signal-caller Jalon Daniels on game days.

Tucker took a step in the right direction Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's practice. He'll likely need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Steelers. Bucky Irving has been the primary backfield option for the Buccaneers, with Tucker and Kenny Gainwell both filling change-of-pace roles when available.

Winfield suffered a rib fracture in Week 4 against the Packers, and he was sidelined for the team's Week 5 win over the Cowboys as a result. The safety has now opened the week on the sidelines at practice, and he'll have two more chances to return to the field prior to Sunday's matchup with the Steelers. If Winfield remains sidelined in Week 6, Ifeatu Melifonwu would stand to draw a second consecutive start at free safety.

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However, head coach Todd Bowles said that Mayfield will attempt to throw Wednesday afternoon as he progresses in his recovery from a dislocated right thumb, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports. It remains unclear if Mayfield will be able to mix into any drills Thursday and/or Friday, but if he does, it'll mark his first on-field activity since initially suffering the injury in Week 3 against the Vikings. In Mayfield's stead, undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels has directed to Buccaneers to a 1-1 record.

Morrison has missed the team's last two contests while nursing a quadriceps injury that he suffered at practice prior to the team's Week 4 loss to Green Bay. The cornerback's ability to participate at practice, albeit in a limited capacity, is a step in the right direction. Morrison will have two more chances to log a full session before Sunday's matchup with Pittsburgh.

Tucker may have picked up the injury during the Buccaneers' Week 5 win over the Cowboys, when he played seven offensive snaps and logged five carries for 18 yards. He'll have two more chances to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Tampa Bay's next contest against Pittsburgh on Sunday. Even if he is available, Tucker profiles as the Bucs' RB3 behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell.

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Sills has been on injured reserve since late August while nursing a hamstring injury, but he will now have the chance to return to practice. The wide receiver played in all 17 of the Falcons' regular-season contests in 2025, and once healthy, he'll provide Tampa Bay with another veteran option on offense.

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Bowles admitted the "plan" is for Jalon Daniels to start next Sunday against the Steelers after the rookie quarterback helped lead the Bucs to their first victory of the season in a stunning upset of the Cowboys on Thursday night. Mayfield has missed two games and initially was given a recovery timetable of 3-to-6 weeks, so he appears to be progressing normally with his dislocated right thumb.

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Per Jenna Laine of ESPN.com, Winfield is expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks due to a "slight rib fracture" that he sustained during the Buccaneers' loss to the Packers this past Sunday. It's unclear whether he needs a stint on IR, but for as long as he's sidelined, Ifeatu Melifonwu figures to start alongside Tykee Smith at safety.

Morrison will end up missing two consecutive games due to a quadriceps injury that he sustained during Week 4 prep, and his next chance to play is Week 6 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 18. In Morrison's absence, the Buccaneers will lean more heavily on Zyon McCollum, Jacob Parrish and Keionte Scott in the secondary.

Dennis suffered an ankle injury during the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss to the Packers on Sunday. The Bucs are still awaiting the results of his MRI, but the injury is severe enough for the fourth-year pro to be sidelined for Thursday night's contest. In Dennis' absence, Christian Rozeboom will be the sole depth option at inside linebacker behind Alex Anzalone and Josiah Trotter.

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Morrison was absent from practice for the second straight day in preparation for the Buccaneers' Thursday night showdown against the Cowboys. He will likely need to upgrade his practice availability Wednesday for an opportunity to play in Week 5.

Kieft was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day. The 28-year-old was unable to play in Week 4 against the Packers with an elbow injury likely suffered the game prior. His availability is unclear with the Buccaneers on a short week against the Cowboys Thursday night. He will likely need to notch another productive practice Wednesday to increase his chances of playing.

Bowles officially ruled Winfield out for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, and the seventh-year safety seemingly faces an uphill battle to make it back for a Week 6 matchup with the Steelers on Oct. 18 after suffering the rib injury in Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Packers. Through Tampa Bay's first four games, Winfield had 24 tackles and one forced fumble. Ifeatu Melifonwu is slated to replace Winfield in the starting lineup in Week 5.

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Mayfield exited Sunday's loss late in the fourth quarter after sustaining the thumb injury to his throwing hand. Jalon Daniels played Tampa Bay's final possession after Mayfield got hurt. The undrafted rookie backup failed to complete a pass and threw an interception on the game's final play. A recovery timeline for Mayfield likely will be established based on the results of his upcoming MRI, but Daniels may get a chance to make his first NFL start when the 0-3 Buccaneers host the 1-2 Packers in Week 4.

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McMillan left in the first quarter due to a left knee injury, which is severe enough for the third-year wideout to not return to Sunday's game. Tez Johnson and rookie third-rounder Ted Hurst are candidates to see a significant boost in offensive snaps in McMillan's absence.

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McMillan was listed as questionable for Week 2 despite practicing fully all week, and although it appears he will be able to make his season debut Sunday, it seems he will not receive a full complement of snaps. Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin figure to remain the primary wideouts for the Buccaneers, with McMillan, Ted Hurst and perhaps Tez Johnson splitting the rest of the duties in some fashion.

Parrish was a full participant at practice Friday after logging limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday, so it seems he could be on the 'probable' end of the questionable designation. However, if he can't go in Week 2, rookie fourth-rounder Keionte Scott would figure to see an increased snap share in the secondary.

Killebrew was able to practice in full Friday, but he still drew the questionable tag while working through the league's five-step concussion protocol. The last step is to pass an evaluation by an independent neurologist, at which point Killebrew would be cleared to play against Cleveland.

Parrish sustained a back sprain during Sunday's loss at Cincinnati, but his presence at practice Wednesday signals it's not anything too severe. He could avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend by managing a full practice Thursday or Friday.

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Both the MRI and X-ray came back negative, so the cornerback has avoided any significant damage to his spine. Parrish's ability to return to the field will now be entirely dictated by how well he can manage and play through the pain. The 22-year-old's ability to play in next Sunday's game against the Browns will likely be determined by his ability to log limited or better practices in Wednesday, Thursday and Friday's sessions.

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Egbuka was limited to work on the side last week, and although it's not yet clear how much he will do Monday, it appears he has taken a step forward in his recovery from a toe issue. There has been hope that Egbuka will be available for Week 1, and there remains reason to believe he will be available for Tampa Bay's opener.

Both McMillan and Emeka Egbuka (toe) were participating in Monday's session, putting both in good position to play Sunday against the Bengals. McMillan missed most of training camp, but his injury never sounded serious. He's expected to compete with rookie Ted Hurst for WR3 duties behind Egbuka and Chris Godwin this season. McMillan is the favorite to open the campaign in three-wide sets.

Tucker did not practice Monday, and the exact nature of his injury isn't known, though the Bucs will be required to provide more clarity with Wednesday's first official injury report of the season. If Tucker is unable to go against Cincinnati, Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell should handle most, if not all, of the backfield snaps.

Sills appears to have picked up an undisclosed injury at some point during the preseason. The wide receiver played in one of the team's preseason contests, reeling in one of two targets for minus-1 yard. Sills will now be forced to miss at least four contests while on IR, and the earliest he can return to action is Week 5 against the Cowboys on Oct. 8.

Hayes underwent surgery on his knee Saturday after picking up the injury during this past Wednesday's practice. The move to IR means he'll be required to miss at least four games, so Week 5 against the Cowboys on Thursday, Oct. 8 is the earliest that Hayes can make his 2026 regular-season debut. He contributed mostly on special teams last year, finishing with 15 tackles (seven solo) and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season games.

Kamara suffered a sprained left knee in the Buccaneers' preseason finale against the Jaguars last Friday. The linebacker was promptly waived with an injury designation and cleared waivers. Kamara will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Egbuka continues working his way back from the toe injury he sustained earlier this month, and while the door is open for him to take the field in Tampa Bay's season opener, Bowles is not yet sure if he will do so. Further updates on Egbuka's status will come, but perhaps not officially until the Buccaneers begin to release injury reports.

McMillan has been recovering from a knee injury he sustained in early August, which has limited his reps in training camp practices and prevented him from playing in each of the Buccaneers' three preseason games. There's optimism that the third-year wideout will not miss regular-season action, but his practice participation over the next two weeks will provide more clarity on his status for Week 1. With Mike Evans now in San Francisco, McMillan is projected to be Tampa Bay's WR3 this season behind Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka (toe), with Tez Johnson and rookie third-rounder Ted Hurst also in the mix for snaps on offense.

Hayes is a prime candidate to start the season on injured reserve. A cutdown day move to IR would see the cornerback sidelined for at least the first four games of the regular season. In Hayes' absence, another cornerback such as Damarion Williams may see an increased number of special teams snaps.

Kamara suffered a knee injury during Friday's preseason finale against the Jaguars. Once the MRI comes back, the team will likely make a decision on whether or not Kamara will have a shot to return this season, or if he will be placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Scott is believed to have a knee injury, but it is unclear how long the cornerback will be absent. The fourth-round rookie is set to play a key depth role for the Buccaneers' secondary throughout the 2026 season.

Williams remained on the sideline, but the team is unsure if he will return to Friday's contest. The undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati is currently battling to survive Sunday's cutdown day, and the remainder of Friday's game will be the rookie's last chance to impress.

The wide receiver was waived/injured by the Bucs on Wednesday. Houston will now need to reach an injury settlement with Tampa Bay to have a chance to play this season. His last NFL regular-season action came in 2022 with Dallas.

It's unclear how Bain sustained the injury, but the early diagnosis is promising, with the report also noting he is expected to be ready to go by Week 1. Bain has stepped right into a key role for the Buccaneers, and if he is indeed healthy he is set to open the regular season in the starting lineup.

McKnight suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday night's preseason game against the Chiefs. The rookie defensive lineman will now miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement. The Buccaneers signed rookie wide receiver Matthew Henry in a corresponding move.

The nature of Braswell's injury is unclear, as is when he picked up the injury. The 2024 second-rounder is battling for a depth spot on the Bucs' 53-man roster, and he would help his case if he could play in Friday's preseason finale against the Jaguars.

Schrauth sprained his knee in early August. The guard remains sidelined with a brace, and it is unclear when he will return to the field. The rookie fifth-rounder will not have much time to make his case for the 53-man roster once he regains his health, so he is a strong candidate for season-ending injured reserve.

Despite calls from the Bills, Bears, 49ers and more, the Buccaneers remain steadfast that they will not trade Vea. The star nose tackle has expressed his wishes to leave the organization, and with many suitors interested, there is still a chance the organization changes its mind. It appears the team is still trying to organize a new deal with Vea, but it is unclear if talks have progressed at all.

Lucas started training camp on the active/PUP list and apparently will not be in position to contribute any time soon. The cornerback will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

While the Buccaneers appear intent on holding on to Vea, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reporting that the defensive tackle's camp sees no end to the current stalemate other than a trade. With both Vea heading into a contract year, the star defensive tackle could be set to "hold in" for a longer period than either party is comfortable with.

Wirfs got hurt during a conditioning test and is currently considered day-to-day. Once healthy again, the 27-year-old will resume his role as the team's starting left tackle.