Morrison (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Morrison appeared on Tampa Bay's injury report Thursday as a limited participant with a quad injury. It's unclear if the injury is related to his lower snap count from Week 3 (11 snaps total), but he is unavailable for Sunday's game against Green Bay. Ayden Garnes and Jacob Parrish could see a higher snap count in his absence.
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Buccaneers' Rueben Bain: Will miss Week 4
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Bain (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's games against the Packers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Bain missed Week 3 after seemingly suffering a groin injury in the game prior. The 22-year-old was unable to practice all week and will now miss Sunday's game versus Green Bay. The first-round rookie only has one tackle on the season but has garnered starter reps in each of his two regular-season games played. Al-Quadin Muhammad is set to receive more snaps in Bain's place.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Full practice Thursday
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Trotter (shoulder) was a full participant at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday.
Trotter was limited at Wednesday's first practice of the week due to the shoulder issue that sidelined him for Week 3 against Minnesota. The rookie now looks to be back to full health, and he'll likely be back in his starting role at inside linebacker Sunday versus the Packers.
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Buccaneers' Rueben Bain: DNP Wednesday
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Bain (groin) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Bain has been unable to practice since sustaining a groin injury during the Buccaneers' Week 2 loss to the Browns. The first-round rookie has missed four consecutive sessions and does not appear to be any closer to playing in Week 4 than he was in Week 3. AlQuadin Muhammad is once again set to receive the lion's share of starting snaps as the outside linebacker across from Yaya Diaby (calf).
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Limited to begin Week 4 prep
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Trotter (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Trotter was unable to suit up for the Buccaneers' Week 3 loss to the Panthers due to a shoulder injury. The linebacker upgraded to a limited participant in last Friday's session, so maintaining that level of participation in Wednesday's practice is a good sign for the rookie second-rounder. Trotter will need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Buccaneers' Ifeatu Melifonwu: Signed to Bucs' active roster
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The Buccaneers signed Melifonwu from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Melifonwu was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for each of the Buccaneers' first three games of the regular season. He played solely on special teams in each of those contests, and he'll continue to serve that role now that he's on the 53-man roster while providing depth in the secondary.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Starting Sunday sans Trotter
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Dennis will start at inside linebacker against the Vikings on Sunday due to the absence of Jeremiah Trotter (shoulder), Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Dennis has mostly worked on special teams this season and has only two tackles (one solo) through two games. However, with Trotter sidelined by a shoulder issue, Dennis will start next to Alex Anzalone for Sunday's game, with Christian Rozeboom providing depth at the position. Dennis was a regular starter for the Buccaneers last year, when he logged 101 tackles (66 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and five pass defenses (including one interception) across 16 regular-season games.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Sidelined for Week 3
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Trotter (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Trotter was a limited participant in Friday's practice after opening the week with back-to-back DNPs. However, the rookie second-rounder has not progressed enough in his recovery from a shoulder injury to play Sunday, so he'll aim toward being available for Week 4 against Green Bay on Sunday, Oct. 4. One of Christian Rozeboom and SirVocea Dennis will start at inside linebacker next to Alex Anzalone in Trotter's absence.
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Buccaneers' Rueben Bain: Won't play against Minnesota
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Bain (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Bain was a DNP in all three practices during Week 3 prep due to a groin injury that he presumably picked up in Week 2 against the Browns. The rookie first-rounder has only one solo tackle through two regular-season games but has played at least 35 defensive snaps in each of those contests, and those reps will be absorbed Al-Quadin Muhammad, Anthony Nelson and David Walker. Bain's next chance to play is Week 4 against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 4.
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DeShawn McKnight: Has a chance to play this season
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McKnight (hamstring) was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement by the Bucs on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The defensive tackle suffered the hamstring injury during an August preseason game against the Chiefs and was placed on injured reserve by Tampa Bay. Now that he has his settlement, McKnight is free to play in 2026 if he can find an opportunity with another team.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Still idle due to shoulder injury
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Trotter (shoulder) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Trotter has opened Week 3 prep with back-to-back DNPs due to a shoulder injury he presumably sustained during this past Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Browns. He'll need to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday to have a realistic chance of playing this Sunday against the Vikings. SirVocea Dennis and Christian Rozeboom would be the top candidates to start alongside Alex Anzalone at inside linebacker if Trotter is unable to play.
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Buccaneers' Jacob Parrish: Full practice Wednesday
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Parrish (back) was full participant at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.
Parrish was unable to play in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Browns due to a back injury that he suffered Week 1 versus Cincinnati. The cornerback now appears to be back to full health, and he is on track to return to action against Minnesota in Week 3.
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Buccaneers' Rueben Bain: Dealing with groin issue
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Bain (groin) was a non-participant at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.
Bain recorded no stats while playing 35 defensive snaps in the team's 23-19 loss to Cleveland in Week 2, but he may have picked up a groin injury along the way. The 22-year-old will have two more opportunities to return to practice prior to Sunday's contest versus Minnesota.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Five takedowns in loss
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Smith recorded five total tackles (four solo), including three for a loss, during Sunday's 23-19 defeat to Cleveland.
Smith tied with defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson for fourth on the team in tackles, playing 98 percent of the team's defensive snaps in the loss. The safety has now compiled nine total tackles (seven solo) and a pass defensed over two games to open the 2026 campaign.
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Buccaneers' Miles Killebrew: Good to go against Cleveland
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Killebrew (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Killebrew entered the league's concussion protocol following the Buccaneers' Week 1 loss to the Bengals. He was listed as questionable for Week 2, but after being evaluated by an independent neurologist, Killebrew has been cleared to play in Sunday's home opener.
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Buccaneers' Jacob Parrish: Won't play against Cleveland
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Parrish (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Parrish looked to be on track to play in Week 2 after logging a full practice Friday. However, the second-year defensive back hasn't progressed enough in his recovery from a back injury to take the field Sunday, so his next chance to play is Week 3 against the Vikings next Sunday. Keionte Scott will continue to operate in an elevated role in the secondary in Parrish's absence.
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Buccaneers' Miles Killebrew: Questionable for Week 2
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Killebrew (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
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.
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Buccaneers' Jacob Parrish: Questionable for Week 2
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Parrish (back) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Browns.
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.
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Buccaneers' Miles Killebrew: Still in concussion protocol
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Killebrew was limited in practice Thursday because he remains in the concussion protocol, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
The safety was also limited Wednesday. Killebrew will need to practice in full ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Browns to have a chance to play. The veteran played on 15 special-teams snaps and two defensive snaps in Week 1 against the Bengals, making one tackle.
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Buccaneers' Jacob Parrish: Still dealing with back injury
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Parrish (back) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
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.
