Whereas it was introduced earlier within the day from head coach Todd Bowles that solely security Antoine Winfield Jr. could be out for the Bucs’ Sunday evening sport towards the Cowboys, it seems that they may be with out a few extra gamers.
Bucs TE Cade Otton – Photograph by: USA At this time
Tampa Bay launched their damage report on Friday afternoon and so they have tight finish Cade Otton (knee) and inside linebacker Okay.J. Britt (ankle) listed as uncertain for the sport. Security Mike Edwards (hamstring) who has missed the final two weeks, has extra of likelihood to play and is questionable.
The Bucs have performed not too long ago with out Edwards and Britt, so that they’re ready to enter one other sport with out them. The absence of Otton, although, presents a brand new problem. Otton has been often called an ironman for taking part in just about each snap in every sport on offense. He’s solely missed one sport in his profession as a rookie again in 2022. It appears to be like like he’ll miss his second profession sport in 2024.
This implies second 12 months participant Payne Durham will get extra of a chance because the beginning tight finish with Ko Kieft utilized in sure blocking formations and in a fullback position. This additionally seemingly implies that rookie seventh spherical decide tight finish Devin Culp will costume for the sport. He’s appeared in two video games this season enjoying two offensive snaps and 17 particular groups snaps.
Throughout this complete season the Bucs have been in a position to navigate by means of a ton of accidents on offense. Regardless of the significance that Otton brings to the lineup, they need to have the ability to nonetheless rating an excellent quantity of factors of their primetime matchup.
Right here is the complete damage report for the Bucs and Cowboys for his or her Week 16 sport.
Bucs Friday Harm Report
WR Kameron Johnson – ankle – full participation – out
S Antoine Winfield Jr. – knee – didn’t take part – out
LB Okay.J. Britt – ankle – restricted participation – uncertain
TE Cade Otton – knee – restricted participation – uncertain
Bucs S Christian Izien – Photograph by: USA At this time
S Mike Edwards – hamstring – full participation – questionable
LB Lavonte David – relaxation – restricted participation
WR Mike Evans – relaxation – restricted participation
DL Will Gholston – knee – full participation
DL Logan Corridor – shoulder/wrist – full participation
RB Bucky Irving – again/hip – full participation
DB Christian Izien – groin – full participation
QB Baker Mayfield – knee – full participation
WR Trey Palmer – sickness – full participation
WR Sterling Shepard – foot – restricted participation
DB Tykee Smith – knee – full participation
T Tristan Wirfs – foot/knee – restricted participation
Cowboys Friday Harm Report
WR Jalen Brooks – knee – didn’t take part – out
CB Trevon Diggs – knee – didn’t take part – out
G T.J. Bass – thigh – didn’t take part – questionable
Dallas WR CeeDee Lamb – Photograph by: USA At this time
LB Eric Kendricks – private/calf – restricted participation – questionable
CB Jourdan Lewis – elbow – restricted participation – questionable
DE Micah Parsons – sickness – didn’t take part – questionable
S Juanyeh Thomas – knee – restricted participation – questionable
LB Nick Vigil – foot – restricted participation – questionable
C Cooper Beebe – concussion – full participation
RB Rico Dowdle – knee – full participation
T Chuma Edoga – ankle – full participation
S Malik Hooker – ankle – full participation
WR CeeDee Lamb – shoulder – full participation
DT Mazi Smith – again – full participation
G Tyler Smith – ankle – full participation
S Donovan Wilson – elbow – full participation
