Buccaneers' Benjamin Morrison: Doubtful for Sunday
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Morrison (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
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.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Questionable for Sunday
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Trotter (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
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.
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Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Won't play Sunday
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Winfield (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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.
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Xavier Williams: Tries out with Panthers
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Carolina worked out Williams (hip) on Wednesday, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Williams was with the Buccaneers during training camp before they cut him prior to their regular-season opener with a hip injury, but he's now evidently back in football shape following Week 5. The Panthers recently placed Jaycee Horn (quadriceps) and Mike Jackson (groin) on their injured reserve list, so it makes some sense that they're looking into adding some organizational depth in the secondary.
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Buccaneers' Benjamin Morrison: Limited to open week
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Morrison (quadriceps) was a limited participant at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.
Morrison has missed the team's last two contests while nursing a quadriceps injury that the 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.
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Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Misses practice Wednesday
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Winfield (ribs) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.
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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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Seven stops in victory
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Trotter recorded seven total tackles (five solo) during Thursday night's 24-16 victory against the Cowboys.
Trotter finished tied for second on the team in takedowns, notching at least seven tackles for the fourth consecutive contest that he's played. The rookie linebacker has now registered 40 total tackles (22 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding an interception and a defensive touchdown over four games in 2026.
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Buccaneers' Alex Anzalone: Secures interception in win
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Anzalone recorded five total tackles (one solo) and an interception during Thursday night's 24-16 win over Dallas.
Anzalone was able to secure at least fived takedowns for the fourth time in five contests this year, but his biggest play of the game came in the fourth quarter. The linebacker was able to reel in a deflected pass from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott with 1:22 left in regulation, notching his first interception as a member of the Buccaneers. On the season, Anzalone has compiled 27 total tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also intercepting a pass over five contests.
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Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Officially ruled out vs. Dallas
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The Buccaneers have ruled out Winfield (ribs) for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
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.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Ruled out for Week 5
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Dennis (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Dallas, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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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Buccaneers' Benjamin Morrison: Won't play against Dallas
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Morrison (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Forces fumble in Week 4 loss
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Smith recorded six tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble during the Buccaneers' 17-14 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Smith was responsible for one of the Buccaneers' two takeaways in the fourth quarter, with the third-year safety dislodging the ball from the arms of running back Kaleb Johnson near the goal line, which Zyon McCollum recovered. Smith has played nearly every single defensive snap through the first four games of the regular season, logging 20 tackles (14 solo), one pass defense and one forced fumble in that span.
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Buccaneers' Jacob Parrish: Picks off Love in Week 4 loss
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Parrish logged five solo tackles and two pass defenses (including an interception) during the Buccaneers' 17-14 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Parrish jumped in front of a Jordan Love pass intended for Matthew Golden late in the fourth quarter, but the Buccaneers offense was unable to capitalize on the takeaway to tie or take the lead. It was the first interception of the season for Parrish, with the second-year pro logging two interceptions during his rookie campaign. He's up to 12 tackles (11 solo) and three pass defenses through three regular-season games in 2026.
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Buccaneers' Benjamin Morrison: Unable to practice Tuesday
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Morrison (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Tuesday.
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.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Practices in full
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Trotter (knee) was a full participant in practice Tuesday.
Trotter opened the week as a limited participant in practice Monday with a knee injury sustained in Week 4. With a full practice Tuesday, the 21-year-old should be ready to go for the Buccaneers' Thursday night matchup against the Cowboys. The second-round rookie has 33 tackles (17 solo), including one sack, one pass deflection, and one touchdown in three games this season.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Undergoes MRI for ankle injury
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Dennis (ankle) underwent an MRI after the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss to the Packers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reported Monday.
Dennis exited the loss to the Packers early with an ankle injury. The linebacker entered the Week 4 matchup dealing with a lingering calf injury, and the need for an MRI after the contest does not bode well for the 26-year-old's leg. It remains unclear how significant Dennis' injury is and how much time he may be required to miss.
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Buccaneers' Ifeatu Melifonwu: Expected to start against Dallas
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Head coach Todd Bowles said Melifonwu is likely to start at safety Thursday night against Dallas, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
With Antoine Winfield (ribs) set to miss 2-to-4 weeks, it appears Melifonwu is next in line to start in Tampa Bay's secondary. Across four appearances this season, Melifonwu has recorded just one tackle (one solo) on just four defensive snaps and another 67 on special teams.
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Steelers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Signs with Pittsburgh
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The Steelers signed Murphy-Bunting off the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
The Cardinals cut Murphy-Bunting during cutdown day in late August. The cornerback then found his way to the Buccaneers' practice squad after being neglected by NFL active rosters. With Jamel Dean (ankle) hurt and Joey Porter recently traded to the Cowboys, the Steelers needed depth at defensive back. Murphy-Bunting played in 15 regular-season games for the Cardinals during the 2025 season, logging 52 tackles (30 solo), five passes defensed, including three interceptions, and two forced fumbles over 698 defensive snaps and 56 special-teams snaps.
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Buccaneers' Rueben Bain: Considered full participant Monday
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Bain (groin) was listed as a full participant on the Buccaneers' estimated injury report Monday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Bain was unavailable for Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Packers, sitting out a second straight game while nursing a groin injury. His ability to be considered a full participant at Monday's walkthrough practice is a positive sign, and he seems likely to play Thursday night versus the Cowboys.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Considered to be limited Monday
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Trotter (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Buccaneers' estimated injury report Monday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Trotter was able to return to action Sunday against the Packers after a one-week absence with a shoulder injury. The linebacker notched nine total tackles (seven solo) in the team's 17-14 loss to Green Bay, but he may have picked up a knee injury along the way. Trotter will have two more chances to be upgraded to a full participant before Thursday night's matchup with Dallas.
