Tom Brady throws for 351 yards, Bucs beat Falcons 21-15
Tom Brady threw for 351 yards and a touchdown, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers end a two-game losing streak with a 21-15 victory over the Atlanta FalconsOCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAMERON BRATE
Goodell: NFL to make 'change or two' to concussion protocol
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is prepared "to make a change or two” to its concussion protocol amid questions about the handling of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua...OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with concussion Brate (concussion) will not play Sunday against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Rookie fourth-round pick Cade Otton played 67 percent of snaps last week with Brate exiting early from the 41-31 loss to Kansas City. Tight ends have accounted for only 17.8 percent of the Bucs' targets and 15.5 percent of their receiving yards, and the number could be even lower in the long run if the team's talented wide receivers stay relatively healthy. Ko Kieft and Kyle Rudolph are the TEs behind Otton for Sunday's home game.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Buccaneers host Falcons, looking to end 2-game home skid
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will try to stop a two-game losing streak when they host NFC South rival AtlantaOCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still spectating at practice Brate (concussion) didn't take part in drills with the Buccaneers at practice Thursday and is expected to be listed as a non-participant on the team's second Week 5 injury report,...
Impact Brate was at least present for the practice session, as Kevin O'Donnell of Fox 13 Tampa Bay notes that the tight end was working off to the side with a trainer as he navigates the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. The fact that Brate hasn't yet been able to resume even limited participation in practice doesn't inspire much confidence that he'll be able to clear the protocol prior to Sunday's game against the Falcons, but the Buccaneers will wait and see what progress, if any, he makes Friday before giving him a designation for the Week 5 contest. Cade Otton would be the next man up at tight end if Brate can't play Sunday.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing yet Brate (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Brate was concussed in the loss to Kansas City on Sunday night, which led to rookie TE Cade Otton setting new highs for snap share (67 percent), catches (three) and targets (four). The Bucs also have Ko Kieft and Kyle Rudolph, though the latter has been a healthy scratch three times through four weeks. They might also consider using four-wide formations if Brate isn't ready for Sunday's game against Atlanta while all of Mike Evans, Russell Gage (hamstring), Chris Godwin (knee) and Julio Jones (knee) manage to play.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Buccaneers TE Cameron Brate sustained impact to shoulder, not head, NFL says The NFL says that\u00a0Buccaneers TE Cameron Brate sustained impact to his shoulder on a collision during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Analysis: NFL isn't passing the eye test on head injuries
The NFL isn't passing the eye test on head injuriesOCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucs: Cameron Brate complained of shoulder pain before reporting concussion symptoms TAMPA, Fla. — Bucs tight end Cameron Brate initially complained of shoulder pain and was checked three times by team doctors before going ba...
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bucs: TE Brate initially complained of shoulder discomfort
Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles says tight end Cameron Brate experienced delayed symptoms of a concussion after initially complaining about shoulder discomfort following a collision wi...OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buccaneers searching for answers to run game struggles
There was nothing wrong with Tampa Bay’s passing attack that the return of some of Tom Brady’s top playmakers didn’t fixOCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tony Dungy Rips NFL Concussion Protocol After Cameron Brate Collision Tony Dungy is the latest member of the NFL community to share thoughts on the league's concussion protocol. After Tampa Bay tight end Camero...
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • SI.COM
Bucs' Todd Bowles Explains Cameron Brate Concussion Timeline The Tampa Bay coach detailed how the team attended to its injured tight end during Sunday night’s game against Kansas City.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • SI.COM
Bucs TE Brate allowed to re-enter game after concussion
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate sat out the second half of Sunday night’s 41-31 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with a concussion after earlier colliding with a teammat...OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cameron Brate injury update: Buccaneers TE returns after big hit, later leaves under concussion protocol Brate appeared to be hurt after he collided with teammate Chris Godwin, but he came back in before the end of the half. He did not return fo...
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Mahomes throws for 3 TDs, Chiefs overwhelm Buccaneers 41-31
Patrick Mahomes threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 41-31 victory over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay BuccaneersOCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out due to concussion protocol Brate (concussion protocol) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Impact Brate collided with wide receiver Chris Godwin in the first half. The tight end briefly returned to the game after being shaken up on the play, but Brate was removed soon after that and subsequently ruled out. He'll need to clear concussion protocol to suit up in Week 5 against the Falcons.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes five grabs Brate caught five of six targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 14-12 loss to the Packers.
Impact Brate offered a reliable option for quarterback Tom Brady while he was without his usual top three wide receivers. After posting merely 16 yards through the first two weeks of the season, Brate's output Sunday was a needed boost. Whether the Buccaneers' receiving corps is back to full strength in Week 4 or not, Brate will strive to remain involved as Tampa Bay hosts Kansas City.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
One grab in Week 2 victory Brate brought in one of two targets for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Impact Despite the Buccaneers' air attack being down both Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee), Brate matched his meager catch total from Week 1. The veteran was in on 38 offensive snaps overall (57 percent) and garnered active status over Kyle Rudolph once again, but it's clear Brate is down in the pecking order among Tom Brady's targets.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Brady ends 11-day break, rejoins Buccaneers for practice
Tom Brady has returned to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending what has been described as an 11-day, prearranged break from training camp for personal reasonsAUGUST 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not playing Saturday Brate isn't slated to play in Saturday's preseason game at Tennessee, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Along with Brate, 21 other Buccaneers won't suit up, including quarterback Tom Brady (personal), running back Giovani Bernard (ankle) and wide receivers Mike Evans (hamstring), Chris Godwin (knee), Russell Gage, Breshad Perriman (leg) and Cyril Grayson. With Brate on the pine, Kyle Rudolph, Cade Otton and Ko Kieft, among others, are the tight ends available to the team this weekend.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Buccaneers TE depth chart: How Cameron Brate, Kyle Rudolph project without Rob Gronkowski Tom Brady will be working with a new face in the tight end room after Rob Gronkowski's latest retirement.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Bucs training camp: Hear from Akiem Hicks, Cameron Brate and more Hear from members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following Wednesday’s training camp practice
AUGUST 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign TE Kyle Rudolph in post-Gronk era
Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are preparing for life post-Rob Gronkowski, as they signed veteran TE Kyle Rudolph on Wednesday.JULY 21, 2022
Back on top of depth chart Brate is currently the No. 1 tight end on the Buccaneers depth chart in the immediate aftermath of Rob Gronkowski's retirement announcement earlier this week, Joey Knight of the Ta...
Impact Brate may not be atop the heap for long, however, at least not without sharing that spot with one of several veteran tight ends still available on the open market. His last season with over 500 snaps from scrimmage came back in 2018, and heading into his age-32 campaign, Brate is most effective when sharing time with another capable pass-catching option at the position. Rookie Cade Otton (ankle) could also eventually eat into Brate's snaps depending on how quickly he picks up the team's offense.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
