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Limited to side work Friday Evans (hamstring) didn't practice Friday, but he worked with a trainer on a side field, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact It isn't clear if Evans did any running, as the video clip with the trainer only shows him stretching. Coach Todd Bowles revealed Thursday that Evans has a lingering lower-body injury, which probably explains why his snap share dropped to 54 percent and his route share to 68 percent in a 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday. Back-to-back absences from practice have him looking uncertain for Monday's game against Baltimore -- a team that's given up big-time production to perimeter receivers this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited workload Thursday Izien (elbow) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Izien is in danger of missing his second straight game. However, his limited workload Thursday is a progression from last week's string of DNPs. Antoin Winfield (foot) was also limited Thursday, and Izien would presumably be next-man-up if he is ultimately unable to give it a go. The Buccaneers do not play until Monday, giving everyone an extra day to recover.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Winfield was a limited participant at Thursday's practice due to foot injury.

Impact Winfield presumably picked up the injury in Sunday's blowout win over the Saints. He scored a touchdown in the contest via a fumble recovery, while also producing four solo tackles. The starting free safety's status for Monday's matchup with the Chargers will become clearer as the week progresses, but Christian Izien (elbow) would be next in line should Winfield's status worsen.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Non-participant Thursday Dean (hamstring) was unable to participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Dean recorded just one solo tackle across 10 defensive snaps before exiting the Buccaneers' Week 6 win over the Saints early due to a hamstring injury. His absence at Thursday's practice indicates his status for Week 7 is up in the air. More clarity should come over the next few days, but Tyrek Funderburk and Josh Hayes would be candidates for more snaps should Dean be unable to play.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Thursday Johnson (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice,

Impact Johnson is looking to return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, but his absence from Thursday's practice is not a good start to the week. Still, he will have an extra day to recover, as the Buccaneers do not play until Monday against the Cardinals. The pass catcher has seen the field for 38 offensive plays across four games and drawn one target.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers vs. Ravens Injury Report – Week 7, 2024

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OCTOBER 17 • DATA SKRIVE

Buccaneers vs. Ravens Injury Report – Week 7, 2024

Returns to practice Palmer (concussion) returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant.

Impact It's his first participation of any kind since entering concussion protocol during a Week 4 win over the Eagles. Palmer probably won't get much playing time on offense even if he returns for Monday's game against Baltimore, as he opened the season behind Jalen McMillan (hamstring) on the depth chart and may have since fallen behind Sterling Shepard as well.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to hamstring issue Evans officially didn't practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Evans was in and out of this past Sunday's 51-27 win at New Orleans, but no health concern was reported during or after the contest. Coach Todd Bowles told Greg Auman of Fox Sports earlier Thursday that Evans wasn't going to practice due to a lingering leg injury, which since has been clarified as a hamstring issue. Bowles also noted Evans is expected to practice Friday and/or Saturday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. How Evans fares in those sessions like will determine if the Buccaneers tag him with a designation ahead of Monday's game versus the Ravens.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday White (foot) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact White is kicking off Week 7 prep the same way he did last week, but he also didn't practice last Thursday and Friday before being listed as doubtful and eventually inactive this past Sunday at New Orleans. In White's place, Bucky Irving (64 percent of snaps) and Sean Tucker (38 percent) manned the Buccaneers backfield, and both players had highly productive performances. Irving racked up 16 touches for 105 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD, while Tucker had 17 touches for 192 total yards and two TDs. Coach Todd Bowles relayed to Scott Smith of the team's official site Thursday that Tampa bay will roll with the "hot hand" at running back once White is healthy. As a result, even of White is able to suit up Monday against the Ravens, he may not be the preferred option among the trio.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Forces way into committee Coach Todd Bowles said Thursday that Tucker, Bucky Irving and Rachaad White (foot) will all get playing time in a "hot hand" backfield, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site...

Impact Tucker had been the low man on the totem pole, with only nine snaps on offense and three touches all season before his 192-yard, two TD explosion in Sunday's 51-27 win over the Saints. In the first half, Bucky Irving took 74 percent of snaps and seven of the 10 RB opportunities, but it was Tucker who had superior production with his three touches being a a 36-yard receiving TD, a 15-yard reception and an 11-yard carry. Tucker then got 13 carries and another target in the second half, including six carries for 64 yards and a TE on the final drive in garbage time. His role grew throughout the game even if the final drive is ignored, and he seemingly did enough to keep a role moving forward. Tucker's Week 7 value, along with Irving's, partially depends on whether White is ready for Monday's game against Baltimore.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Designated for return to practice The Buccaneers announced Thursday that Jarrett (knee) has had his 21-day practice window opened, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Head coach Todd Bowles said Jarrett underwent knee surgery during the offseason, but that he was operating at full speed in his return to practice Thursday, per Smith. The depth wideout can be added to the 53-man roster at any point in the next three weeks, so he could be a candidate to retake the field as soon as Monday's game against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

To share work with Tucker and White Coach Todd Bowles said Thursday that Irving, Sean Tucker and Rachaad White (foot) will all get playing time once White is healthy, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site repo...

Impact White's Week 6 absence opened the door for Irving's first career start, and while the rookie responded with 105 total yards and a touchdown on 64 percent snap share, it was ultimately Tucker who stole the show with 192 yards and two scores on 38 percent of snaps. White is probably still the best option on passing downs, which mean he's unlikely to be phased out entirely once he recovers from his foot injury. Bowles used the term "hot hand" to describe his coaching staff's plan for the backfield, making it difficult to set fantasy expectations for any of the players involved. A Week 7 matchup with Baltimore's stout run defense further complicates things, although it may only be a two-man backfield come Monday, depending on how White progresses the next few days.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with leg injury Evans was held out of Thursday's practice with a nagging leg injury, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles suggested Thursday that Evans aggravated a prior injury during Sunday's 51-27 win over the Saints, which may explain why the wideout played only 44 percent of snaps after halftime. He wasn't on the injury report last week, but back in Week 5 the Bucs listed him with knee and calf injuries (which didn't stop Evans from scoring two TDs against Atlanta). Bowles said Evans is already making progress and should return to practice before Monday's game against the Ravens, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Acrobatic INT in win McCollum posted a solo tackle, an interception and an additional pass defensed in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact McCollum made a leaping interception of a Spencer Rattler pass intended for Rashid Shaheed on the first play of the fourth quarter, his second pick of the season. McCollum's tackle total tied a season low despite the fact he logged a robust 66 snaps, but he continued to display his knack for getting his hands on the ball and now has a career-high 10 pass breakups through six games.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Records half-sack in win Braswell supplied three assisted tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and an additional quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact The sack of Spencer Rattler that Braswell shared with K.J. Britt served as the first QB takedown the rookie second-round pick has received credit for during his nascent career. Braswell logged 25 snaps overall, keeping him firmly in the rotational role he's been playing since Week 1. Braswell has only two multi-tackle tallies through six games thus far, however, so he still has a ways to go before becoming a reliable IDP option.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first sack of season Gholston posted three tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and recorded an additional quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact The veteran defensive lineman recorded one of five sacks on rookie Spencer Rattler in his first NFL start. Gholston logged under 20 defensive snaps for the third straight game, however, and given he's never been known for his pass-rushing prowess, the 12-year veteran is far from a reliable IDP option at this stage of his career.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Records sack in season debut Kancey (calf) tallied two tackles (all solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Kancey finally completed his recovery from a pre-Week 1 calf issue to make his long-awaited season debut, and the second-year edge rusher found a way to make an immediate impact. Kancey brought down Spencer Rattler during his 44 snaps, and he could be set for a bump in participation during a challenging Week 7 home Monday night matchup against the dangerous Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Makes sizable impact in win Smith recorded five tackles (three solo), an interception, an additional pass defensed and a forced fumble in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact A game after recording a career-high 11 stops in a Week 5 loss to the Falcons, Smith established another early milestone by nabbing his first interception. The rookie third-round selection's pick of a Spencer Rattler pass intended for Rashid Shaheed with 4:24 remaining at the Buccaneers' 36-yard line essentially snuffed out any hope of a Saints comeback, especially since the ensuing possession culminated in Tampa Bay's final touchdown of the afternoon. Smith has quickly established himself as a playmaking presence in the team's talented secondary and is a rising IDP asset into a Week 7 home matchup against the Ravens on Monday night.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in big win Whitehead recorded seven tackles (six solo) in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Whitehead had exited the Week 5 loss to the Falcons with a groin injury that also caused him limited participation to start Week 6 prep. However, there was nary a trace of the issue in Sunday's big win, with Whitehead logging a 99.0 percent snap share (69 snaps) and finishing second in tackles to Lavonte David. Whitehead has at least six stops in all but one game this season, and the contest he fell short in was the aforementioned injury-shortened one versus Atlanta. The veteran safety remains a reliable IDP option, with his 43 total tackles putting him comfortably on pace to eclipse the career-high 97 he recorded with the Jets in 2023.

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