Buccaneers' Haason Reddick: Limited in Tuesday's walkthrough
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Reddick (ankle) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Reddick sustained an ankle injury during the Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday. Reddick was listed as a DNP on Monday's practice report, but his ability to participate in Tuesday's walkthrough has him trending in the right direction. His practice participation in Wednesday's session will provide clarity on his status ahead of Thursday's game against the Falcons.
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Buccaneers' Rashad Wisdom: Ramping up to full speed
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Wisdom (quadriceps) was a full participant during Tampa Bay's walkthrough practice Tuesday.
Wisdom was unable to return from his extended absence with a quad injury in Week 14 versus the Saints, but it appears he might have a good chance to do so in Week 15. If he practices in full Wednesday, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Buccaneers activate him from their injured reserve list ahead of Thursday's game versus the Falcons.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Opens week with two DNPs
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Smith (neck/shoulder) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Smith injured his neck and shoulder during the Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday. He's opened the week with back-to-back DNPs, and if he were to miss Wednesday's practice, he would likely be ruled out for Thursday night's NFC South clash against the Falcons. Christian Izien (neck) would be slated to start at safety if Smith is not cleared to play.
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Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Limited in Tuesday's walkthrough
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Izien (neck) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Izien didn't participate in Monday's walkthrough practice due to a neck injury, but he was cleared to work in at least a limited capacity during Tuesday's session. He would avoid an injury designation for Thursday night's game against the Falcons if he were to log a full practice Wednesday. If Izien is cleared to play, he would likely start at safety alongside Antoine Winfield if Tykee Smith (neck/shoulder) is unable to suit up.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Logs another DNP
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Dennis (hip) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Dennis has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a hip injury that he likely picked up in Sunday's loss to the Saints. Wednesday will be Dennis' last opportunity to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Thursday's NFC South tilt against the Falcons. If he is not cleared to play, then John Bullock would be the top candidate to start at inside linebacker alongside Lavonte David.
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Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Logs five stops vs. NOLA
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Winfield tallied five tackles (four solo) and a pass defense during the Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Winfield was one of four Bucs defenders to play every single defensive snap Sunday, and he finished in a three-way tie for the second-most tackles on the team behind Christian Izien (eight). Winfield has logged at least five tackles in four straight games, and for the year he has accumulated 68 tackles (42 solo), including 1.0 sacks, seven pass defenses (two interceptions), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 13 regular-season games.
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Buccaneers' Benjamin Morrison: Deemed full participant Monday
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Morrison (hamstring) was estimated as a full participant in Monday's practice walkthrough, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Morrison has been dealing with a hamstring issue throughout the campaign and has missed each of Tampa Bay's past three games. While it's certainly promising that the rookie cornerback was deemed a full participant Monday, it's also worth noting that he logged three full practices last week and still didn't suit up Sunday against New Orleans. It remains to be seen if Morrison will be able to return to action against Atlanta on Thursday.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Nursing hip injury
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Dennis (hip) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
It's the first time since mid-September that Dennis has appeared on the Buccaneers' injury report. The Bucs held a walkthrough practice Monday, so the third-year linebacker will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Thursday's NFC South tilt against the Falcons.
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Buccaneers' Haason Reddick: Dealing with ankle injury
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Reddick (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against New Orleans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Reddick sustained an ankle injury in the first half, and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. In his absence, Chris Braswell and Anthony Nelson are top candidates to see added work at outside linebacker.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Questionable to return
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Smith (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Smith was evaluated for a concussion, ultimately being cleared from that particular injury, but his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain due to a stinger. In his absence, Christian Izien will continue to operate in a more significant role in Tampa Bay's secondary.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Possible concussion
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Smith is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Smith has been taken to the locker room, where he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Christian Izien has come into the game at safety due to Smith's injury.
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Buccaneers' Benjamin Morrison: Out again Sunday
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Morrison (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 14 tilt against New Orleans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Morrison will miss his third straight game due to the hamstring issue. That comes as a bit of a surprise since he was able to log three full practices this week, but Tampa Bay deemed him questionable on Friday's final injury report, and reports surfaced late Saturday that the rookie cornerback wasn't expected to suit up. With that indeed the case, Kindle Vildor and Josh Hayes should work as the Buccaneers' reserve cornerbacks behind starters Zyon McCollum, Jamel Dean and Jacob Parrish.
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Buccaneers' Benjamin Morrison: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Morrison (hamstring) is listed as questionable but isn't expected to play in Sunday's game against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
After logging a trio of full practices this week, Morrison seemed poised to put an end to a two-game absence Sunday, but the rookie cornerback apparently needs more time to heal from his hamstring injury. Assuming Morrison is included on Tampa Bay's Week 14 inactive list, Kindle Vildor and Josh Hayes will likely suit up as the Buccaneers' reserve cornerbacks behind starters Zyon McCollum, Jamel Dean and Jacob Parrish.
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Buccaneers' Rashad Wisdom: Won't suit up vs. Saints
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Wisdom (quadriceps) is out for Sunday's game versus New Orleans, River Wells of Sports Illustrated reports.
Wisdom will sit out his ninth consecutive game Sunday as he continues to recover from a quad injury he suffered in Week 4 versus the Eagles. Tampa Bay will have to continue to try to replace his production on special teams.
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Buccaneers' Benjamin Morrison: Looking likely to return Week 14
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Morrison (hamstring) logged a full practice Wednesday.
Morrison first hurt his hamstring back on Sept. 28 during a matchup against the Eagles. He missed the next two games, then played in four straight, but has missed Tampa Bay's past two contests. With a full practice under his belt to begin Week 14 prep, Morrison seems likely to return to action Sunday versus New Orleans as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks before then.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Six stops in win
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David compiled six total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Cardinals.
David was fourth on the team in takedowns in Week 13, securing at least six stops for the second straight game and seventh time in his last eight contests overall. The 35-year-old is now just 16 tackles short of posting his 12th campaign with 100-plus takedowns.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Fumble recovery in victory
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Smith recorded two total tackles (one solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 20-17 win over Arizona.
Smith was limited to a season-low two takedowns in Week 13, but he was able to secure his second fumble recovery of the year, picking up the loose ball after Logan Hall stripped Bam Knight in the third quarter. The safety has now registered 87 total tackles (52 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding 12 passes defensed, one of which is an interception, and two fumble recoveries over 12 contests this season.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Paces team in tackles in win
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Dennis recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 20-17 win over Arizona.
Dennis was able to pace the team in takedowns, crossing the double-digit threshold for the first time since Week 7. The linebacker has taken quite the leap in his third season with Tampa Bay, compiling a career-high 82 total tackles (53 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and four passes defensed, one of which is an interception, over 12 contests so far.
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Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Secures interception in win
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Winfield recorded seven total tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Cardinals.
Winfield finished second on the team in takedowns behind linebacker SirVocea Dennis (11), but his most notable play of the day came in the first quarter, picking off Jacoby Brissett on a pass intended for wideout Michael Wilson. The safety is now up to 63 total tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding six passes defensed, two of which are interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 12 games this season.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Cleared to play against Cards
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Nelson (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Nelson ended Week 13 prep with a full practice Friday, and he has done enough over the weekend and in pregame warmups to be given the green light to play Sunday. He saw his snap count on defense increase over the Bucs' last four games, but his playing time will likely take a hit due to the return of Haason Reddick (ankle/knee).
