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The Buccaneers elected to exercise the 2019 option on Dotson's contract, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

With the incumbent starting right tackle, Dotson, back in the fold for 2019 just days after the Bucs re-signed left tackle Donovan Smith, Tampa Bay has seemingly solidified the bookends of its starting offensive line for the upcoming year.

Dotson (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Dotson was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday due to an undisclosed knee injury, but now appears to have returned to full health. The veteran tackle is on track to draw his usual start at right tackle against the Falcons.

Dotson (knee/hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Greg Auman of The Athletic of The Athletic reports.

Dotson exited Sunday's game against the Redskins with multiple leg injuries, including issues with his knee and hamstring. The 33-year-old logged a limited practice Wednesday, but he was unable to practice the rest of the week. The doubtful tag leaves the option for Dotson to play, but it seems unlikely that he will. In that event, Leonard Wester (knee) would see an increase in work.

Dotson (hamstring/knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's tilt against the 49ers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Dotson will not be able to return as he nurses multiple leg injuries, so Leonard Wester will fill in at right tackle throughout the second half.

Dotson is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers with knee and hamstring injuries, Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com reports.

The severity of Dotson's leg injuries are unclear, but Leonard Wester may be asked to fill in at right tackle while the former is evaluated.