TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Tagged as questionable Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles after being limited in Friday's practice.

Impact Johnson was held out for Week 3 against the Broncos due to an ankle injury he sustained during practice leading up to that game. He was unable to practice Wednesday, but he was able to participate in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday to give himself a shot at playing Sunday. If Johnson can't play in Week 4, Trey Palmer would figure to serve as the primary punt returner, while the Bucs could call up a wide receiver like Sterling Shepard from the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 4 Kieft (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Kieft opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to an ankle injury he sustained in Week 3 against the Broncos. The 2022 sixth-round pick has given himself a chance at playing Sunday after practicing in a limited capacity Friday. If Kieft cannot play in Week 4, then rookie seventh-round pick Devin Culp would serve as the Bucs' No. 3 tight end behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27 • DATA SKRIVE

Good to go Evans (knee/rest) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Evans didn't practice Friday, but the addition of 'rest' to his injury explanation suggests his absence was a matter of caution. Chris Godwin (neck) also avoided an injury designation, while No. 3 receiver Jalen McMillan is listed as doubtful after injuring his hamstring during Friday's practice.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Eagles Godwin (neck) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Neither does Mike Evans, whose absence from practice Friday was attributed to 'knee/rest'. Godwin was a limited participant throughout the week and should be ready for his usual workload come Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Sunday Irving (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest versus the Eagles.

Impact Irving sandwiched a pair of limited practices around a DNP on Thursday due to a hamstring injury this week, leaving his status up in the air heading into the weekend. Through three games to start his career, the rookie fourth-rounder has been a regular in the Buccaneers offense, turning 30 touches into 182 yards from scrimmage. Irving's status won't be confirmed until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he's available he may continue to make inroads in Tampa Bay's backfield, which currently is led by Rachaad White and his 2.1-yards-per-carry average.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful for Sunday McMillan (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact McMillan was injured in Friday's practice, which is never a good sign for a player's availability Sunday. If McMillan can't play -- which seems likely -- look for Trey Palmer to reclaim WR3 duties in Tampa Bay against Philadelphia. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin should continue to command the lion's share of targets from Baker Mayfield.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 4 Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Kancey (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Kancey will miss his fourth straight game to open the 2024 campaign. Greg Gaines, William Gholston and Mike Greene will continue to soak up the reps along the interior of the Bucs' defensive line with Kancey and Vita Vea (knee) banged up.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out again for Week 4 Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Winfield (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The All-Pro safety will miss his third straight game after being injured in the Week 1 opener versus Washington. Jordan Whitehead and Christian Izien will continue to handle safety duties versus Philadelphia. The Bucs then have a short week ahead of a Thursday night date with the Falcons in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts hamstring in practice McMillan injured his hamstring during Friday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Coach Todd Bowles referred to the injury as a "tweak", but McMIllan nonetheless figures to be added to the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles. Trey Palmer likely will fill in as the No. 3 WR if McMillan is inactive or limited.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27

Returns to practice Irving (hamstring) returned to practice Friday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Irving was a limited participant Wednesday before sitting out entirely Thursday, but he said he feels "pretty great" and should be ready for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Auman reports that Irving seemed to be moving around without any limitations during the early portion of practice Friday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27

Doesn't practice Thursday Winfield (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday.

Impact Winfield has missed the last two games due to a foot injury he sustained in Week 1, and it appears he is likely to miss a third consecutive contest. If he's officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Christian Izien will continue to serve as the Bucs' starting free safety alongside strong safety Jordan Whitehead.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Hurts and Eagles head to Tampa Bay looking to avenge lopsided postseason loss to Buccaneers

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SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another limited session Godwin (neck) was limited at practice Thursday.

Impact The same can be said for position mate Mike Evans (knee), with both players having a cap on their practice reps so far during Week 4 prep. Friday's injury report thus will be key for both players' statuses entering the weekend as the Buccaneers gear up for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Evans (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Impact The same goes for position mate Chris Godwin (neck), with both players operating with a cap on their practice reps so far during Week 4 prep. Friday's injury report thus will be key for both players' statuses heading into the weekend as the Buccaneers gear up for Sunday's matchup with the Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles heading to Florida where they will try to avenge a lopsided playoff loss to Bucs

Philadelphia looks to improve to 3-1 and avenge a loss to Tampa Bay in last season's playoffs when the Eagles visit the Buccaneers

SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 26

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SEPTEMBER 26

Sits out practice Thursday Irving (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday but said that he feels "pretty great" and expects to be available for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' o...

Impact While Irving's optimism about his hamstring offers some reassurance, fantasy managers will still want to keep close tabs on the running back's activity at Friday's practice, which will likely determine whether he carries a designation into Sunday. Irving didn't offer much detail on how or when he injured his hamstring, but he may have gotten hurt at some point during Wednesday's practice, given that he was listed as a limited participant for that session before not practicing in any fashion a day later. The rookie fourth-round pick is coming off an impressive performance in the Buccaneers' Week 3 loss to the Broncos in which he carried nine times for 70 yards and recorded three receptions for 14 yards.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

As Tom Brady returns to Tampa, Mike Evans remembers their special connection

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SEPTEMBER 26