TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Could play in Week 6 Winfield (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Winfield hasn't played since sustaining a foot injury in the Buccaneers' Week 1 win over the Commanders. However, he's got a chance to return Sunday after a week of limited practice sessions. If Winfield isn't able to make his return in Week 6, expect Kaevon Merriweather to serve as Tampa Bay's top strong safety.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Saints Barton (hamstring) is out Sunday against the Saints, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Barton was unable to practice all week, and now he'll take the game off as well as he nurses a hamstring injury. The starting center hasn't missed a game yet this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

2024 NFL Week 6 Best Bets: Take Tampa Bay, Bengals, Jets to cover

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OCTOBER 11

Missing Week 6 Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Johnson played just five total snaps (four offensive and one on special teams) before exiting the Bucs' Week 5 loss to the Falcons with an ankle injury. He downgraded from limited work Wednesday to DNPs both Thursday and Friday, making it no surprise that he's sitting out in Week 6. Expect Sterling Shepard and Jalen McMillan (hamstring) to see increased work in Tampa Bay's wide receiver room in Johnson's stead.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Izien (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Izien didn't practice all week after likely sustaining an elbow injury in the Buccaneers' Week 5 loss to the Falcons, so it's no surprise he won't suit up in Week 6. With Izien ruled out and both Antoine Winfield (foot) and Jordan Whitehead (groin) listed as questionable for Sunday's contest, Kaevon Merriweather is currently the only safety on the Bucs' active roster without an injury designation.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • DATA SKRIVE

First career start imminent Irving is in line to lead the Buccaneers backfield Sunday at New Orleans with Rachaad White (foot) listed as doubtful for the contest, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact White managed just one limited session (Wednesday) this week as he tends to a foot injury, and while coach Todd Bowles called him a game-time decision Friday, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports, White's ensuing listing indicates he's trending toward inactive status. The Buccaneers have a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, so the situation should receive clarity about 90 minutes prior. Assuming White is included among the team's inactives, Irving would be slated for his first career start and a majority share of snaps out of Tampa Bay's backfield. In five games to date, Irving has averaged 5.6 yards on his 44 carries, hauled in eight of 10 targets for 46 yards and scored one rushing touchdown.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after full practice McMillan (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact An upgrade to full practice participation Friday suggests McMillan is more likely than not to suit up for the first time since Week 3. He won the No. 3 receiver job this summer and made a couple nice plays over the first two weeks, but it hasn't been a high-volume role, regardless of whether McMillan, Trey Palmer (concussion) or Sterling Shepard is the one filling it.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful White (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Coach Todd Bowles referred to White as a game-time decision earlier Friday, and while that usually corresponds with a 'questionable' designation, it turns out the running back is considered highly unlikely to play. Backfield mate Bucky Irving is set up for the largest workload of his young career, assuming the Bucs declare White inactive ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 6 Barton (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 2024 first-round pick out of Duke didn't practice either Wednesday or Thursday due to a hamstring issue, but it appears he's still got a chance to suit up in Week 6. If Barton is unable to play through his injury Sunday, expect Robert Hainsey to serve as the Buccaneers' first-team center.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 6 Palmer (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Saints, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Palmer will miss a second consecutive game, which could lead to an increased role for Sterling Shepard, especially if Jalen McMillan (hamstring) remains sidelined as well. Palmer's next chance to suit up will be Week 7 against the Ravens on MNF.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that White (foot) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Saints, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact White was a limited participant Wednesday and didn't practice Thursday. An absence this Sunday likely would lead to Bucky Irving handling his biggest role yet, after the two running backs split work pretty evenly the past three weeks. Tampa Bay and New Orleans are scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Saints ride with rookie QB vs. Bucs playing for storm-ravaged Tampa Bay

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OCTOBER 11

Misses practice Johnson (ankle) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson opened the week as a limited participant at practice following an ankle injury he suffered in Week 5 versus Atlanta. The wide receiver's inability to practice Thursday is concerning and if he isn't able to return to the field Friday, he'll likely miss Sunday's matchup with the Saints.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10

Saints aim to end 3-game skid as they host Buccaneers squad also trying to bounce back from a loss

The New Orleans Saints will try to end their three-game losing streak when they host a Tampa Bay Buccaneers squad that is trying to bounce back from a tough loss of its own

OCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons aim for third straight win vs. NFC South foe against struggling, injury-riddled Panthers

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OCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No practice Palmer (concussion) didn't practice Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Palmer is on track to miss a second straight game due to the concussion he suffered Week 4 while filling in for Jalen McMillan (hamstring) as the No. 3 receiver. McMillan, meanwhile, was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, hinting at a chance to return this Sunday at New Orleans.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited Thursday McMillan (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact McMillan has a pair of capped sessions under his belt so far this week as he closes in on a return to action for the first time since Week 3. The hamstring injury that he sustained during a Sept. 27 practice has held him out of the Buccaneers' last two games, but he may have to be a full participant Friday in order to go into the weekend without a designation for Sunday's contest in New Orleans.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday White (foot) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact White endured a downgrade from Wednesday's limited session as he tends to a foot issue, which could indicate a few things. The Buccaneers could be taking a cautious approach with the issue, but, on the other hand, he may have suffered a setback. White thus will have one more chance to prove his health before the team potentially makes a call on his availability ahead of Sunday's contest at New Orleans.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10

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OCTOBER 10 • DATA SKRIVE

Full participant in practice Kancey (calf) was a full participant in Tampa Bay's practice Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.

Impact Kancey is now on track to make his season debut Sunday versus the Saints after missing the first five games due to a calf injury. The 23-year-old will likely start on the defensive line alongside Vita Vea and Logan Hall in the upcoming matchup.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Wednesday Goedeke (concussion) was a full participant at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.

Impact Goedeke has missed the team's last four contests while working his way through concussion-like symptoms, but his full participation to open the week is a major step in the right direction. Head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that the offensive tackle is still in concussion protocol and has some tests to pass before he is cleared, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Nonetheless, Goedeke appears to be on the cusp of making his return in Week 6 versus the Saints.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE