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Back at practice Thursday Irving (hip/back) was seen participating in the portion of Thursday's practice that was open to the media, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Irving sat out Wednesday's session due to a pair of injuries, but he looks poised to handle at least limited participation in Thursday's practice. The Buccaneers will release their second Week 14 injury report later Thursday, when the extent of Irving's activity will become known. In any case, Irving's ability to resume practicing in some fashion bodes well for his chances of being available Sunday versus the Raiders.
DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Missing from practice Evans (hamstring/calf) wasn't spotted on the field during the portion of Thursday's practice that was open to the media, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Though Evans was a non-participant during Wednesday's practice, his continued absence Thursday perhaps suggests that he wasn't merely getting a maintenance day to begin Week 14 prep. Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles could shed more light on Evans' condition later Thursday, but for now, the star wideout's status bears close attention as Sunday's game against the Raiders approaches. Evans will have one more opportunity Friday to potentially fit in some practice activity before the weekend.
DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers vs. Raiders Injury Report – Week 14, 2024

See who's in and who's out for the Week 14 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Las Vegas Raiders on December 8, 2024.
DECEMBER 4 • DATA SKRIVE
Buccaneers vs. Raiders Injury Report – Week 14, 2024
Limited to open week Smith (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Impact Smith has missed the last three games due to a knee injury he suffered during practice in early November. Wednesday was the first time Smith practiced since suffering the injury, which indicates that he is progressing through his recovery. The rookie third-rounder will have two more chances this week to practice in full ahead of Sunday's game against Las Vegas.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined for Wednesday's practice Edwards (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Edwards was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain following the Bucs' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers this past Sunday. He's expected to be sidelined for Week 14 against the Raiders this Sunday, so his inactivity in Wednesday's practice doesn't come as a surprise. Still, Edwards would give himself a small chance to play if he were to return to practice over the next two days.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with shoulder injury Nelson (shoulder) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report.
Impact Nelson started at outside linebacker opposite Yaya Diaby against the Panthers in Week 13 due to Joe Tryon-Dhoyinka being ruled out with an ankle injury. Nelson played a season-high 53 defensive snaps and finished with six tackles (five solo), but it appears he may have picked up a shoulder injury in the process. He'll have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days in order to be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
DNP to open week Britt (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Britt suffered an ankle injury during the first half of the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers this past Sunday. The injury was severe enough for him to not return in the second half of the contest, and he was held out of the Buccaneers' first official practice of the week. Britt will have two more chances to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's home game against the Raiders.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
No practice Wednesday Irving was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to hip and back injuries.
Impact Irving was seen limping as the Buccaneers went to the locker room at halftime this past Sunday at Carolina and deemed questionable to return at the start of the third quarter. He reentered the contest and ended up pacing Tampa Bay with 25 carries for 152 yards and one touchdown, while adding three catches (on three targets) for 33 yards. Irving told Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times on Monday that he was feeling much better one day removed from the game, but a pair of health concerns are impacting his practice reps to kick off Week 14 prep. Irving will have two more chances Thursday and Friday to put himself on a path to being available Sunday against the Raiders.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Tending to two health concerns Evans didn't practice Wednesday due to hamstring and calf injuries.
Impact Evans was sidelined Weeks 8-10 due to a strained right hamstring, so its mention may be a residual of that injury. But with a pair of lower-body issues now in tow, his status will be watched as the week goes on to see if he may be in danger off missing another contest.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to practice in full Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Mayfield (leg) would have been a full participant in practice even had the team conducted more than a walk-through session, Br...
Impact Bowles mentioned that Mayfield was dealing with right leg soreness following the team's 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers in Week 13, and the standout QB was indeed spotted limping in Tampa Bay's locker room. It looks, though, like Mayfield has already recovered from any physical limitations, putting him on track both to practice in full Thursday, and to suit up without restrictions versus the Raiders on Sunday. Mayfield accumulated just 235 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions versus Carolina, but a home matchup against Las Vegas will put him in solid position to bounce back Week 14, health permitting.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4
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DECEMBER 3
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DECEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS
Unlikely to play Week 14 vs. Vegas Edwards suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain during the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers this past Sunday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Edwards was unable to return to this past Sunday's game after straining his hamstring in the first half, and he finished the contest with four tackles (two solo). The Grade 1 strain indicates Edwards avoided a serious injury, but the expectation is that he'll likely be out for at least one week. If he's unable to play against the Raiders on Sunday, Edwards' next opportunity to suit up will be Week 15 against the Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 15. Christian Izien is the top candidate to start at strong safety alongside free safety Antoine Winfield due to Edwards' injury.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3
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QB Stock Market Week 14: Joe Burrow deserves better; Caleb Williams knows better

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DECEMBER 3
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Fails to bring in only target Palmer failed to bring in his only target during the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact Palmer played 15 snaps on offense, his third straight game logging under 20 snaps from scrimmage. Palmer failed to record a catch for the second time in that span while logging just a sole target for the third consecutive contest. With the quartet of Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan, Sterling Shepard and Cade Otton -- along with running backs Bucky Irving and Rachaad White --commanding the overwhelming amount of Baker Mayfield's attention, Palmer heads into a Week 14 home matchup against the Raiders with dim fantasy prospects.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to kick returns Sunday Jarrett did not draw a target but returned two kickoffs for 34 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact Jarrett did log 11 snaps on offense, but he saw his four-game streak of at least one catch snapped. The speedy second-year wideout saw his first touches on special teams this season, however, which could portend a new role for Jarrett as a means of getting the ball in his hands.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Cameo appearance in Week 13 win Trask replaced Baker Mayfield (leg) for two plays during the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win against the Panthers on Sunday and completed his only pass attempt for five yards.
Impact Trask took his first snap with 5:32 remaining in the third quarter on a handoff to Bucky Irving (hip) and completed a five-yard pass to his running back on the next play before Mayfield reentered the contest after walking off his leg injury, which was the result of being cleated. The pass was Trask's first of the season and second appearance overall. Mayfield was experiencing leg soreness Monday per per Jenna Laine of ESPN.com, but he's expected to be ready to play in Sunday's Week 14 home matchup against the Raiders.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Compiles 14 points in OT win McLaughlin connected on field-goal attempts of 27, 26, 51 and 30 yards, misfired on a 55-yard try and knocked home both PATs in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers...
Impact As his final line corroborates, McLaughlin was a major factor in Tampa Bay's victory, although ironically, he came about one play from being the culprit in a potential loss. McLaughlin knocked a 55-yard try wide left at the end of the Buccaneers' first drive in overtime, but he subsequently made good on his chance to atone following Chuba Hubbard's fumble and drilled a game-winning 30-yard attempt. McLaughlin has now missed a kick in consecutive games -- he failed to convert one of his four PATs in Week 12 -- for the first time in his near two-season stint in Tampa Bay, but he'll remain an elite option for a fantasy-friendly home matchup against the Raiders in Week 14.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Solid showing in OT win Shepard brought in four of seven targets for 42 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact The veteran wideout tied Cade Otton for the second-most targets on the Bucs while also checking in as the runner-up to Mike Evans in receiving yards. Shepard has carved out a decent complementary niche in the Buccaneers' air attack, recording at least three catches and five targets in four of the last five games while eclipsing 40 receiving yards twice in that span. Shepard should continue drawing his fair share of one-time college teammate Baker Mayfield's attention in a Week 14 home matchup against the Raiders.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Two grabs in Week 13 win McMillan secured two of three targets for 25 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact McMillan posted his third multi-catch tally in the last four games but still had minimal impact with his robust 76 percent snap share (61 snaps). The rookie has yet to take appreciable advantage of the opportunity afforded by Chris Godwin's season-ending ankle injury, and he'll have a tough matchup in a Week 14 home date with a Raiders defense that's been adept at keeping pass plays in front of it this season while allowing the sixth-fewest yards per completion in the NFL (9.5).
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to kickoff returns in win Tucker returned two kickoffs for 44 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact With Bucky Irving (hip) logging a career-high 25 carries and Rachaad White tacking on another 11, there was no room for Tucker in the ground game for only the second time since Week 5. In fact, Tucker didn't log any snaps on offense, with all 15 of his plays coming on special teams. With Irving proving amply capable of handling a true workhorse role with efficacy and White always in line for his share of carries, Tucker doesn't have any tangible fantasy prospects heading into a Week 14 home matchup against the Raiders.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers are back to .500 and in position to control their playoff hopes down the stretch

Tampa Bay’s bid for a fourth straight NFC South title and fifth consecutive playoff berth is gaining momentum
DECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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