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Idle for another practice Evans (hamstring) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Evans didn't take any reps during Wednesday's walk-through session and looks set to be listed as a non-participant on the Buccaneers' second straight practice report. While the lack of activity at this stage of the week is normally a worrisome sign for a player's chances of playing Sunday, Evans started Week 14 prep in a similar fashion before suiting up for Tampa Bay's 28-13 win over Las Vegas and finishing with four catches for 69 yards on five targets while playing 85 percent of the offensive snaps. If he continues to mirror his participation from last week, Evans will be limited in Friday's session, which could be enough for him to avoid carrying a designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out another practice Sterling (foot) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact With a pair of absences to begin Week 15 prep, Shepard's status for Sunday's game against the Chargers is looking shaky. The veteran wideout will likely need to practice in some fashion Friday just to carry a questionable tag into the weekend, while another missed practice would likely result in him being ruled out for Sunday's game. Shepard hasn't topped a 52 percent snap share in any of Tampa Bay's last three contests but has nonetheless seen his involvement in the passing game increase, as he's put together a 13-121-0 receiving line on 20 targets during that stretch.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Idle for another practice Irving (back/hip) isn't taking part in Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Irving will go down as a non-participant for the second straight practice, setting up Friday's session as a critical one in forecasting his odds of playing this Sunday against the Chargers. The rookie began Week 14 in a similar fashion, as he also sat out the Buccaneers' first two practices before returning to the field in a limited capacity Friday. He was listed as questionable prior to suiting up for Sunday's eventual 28-13 win over the Raiders, but he bowed out early after playing just 10 snaps. As a result, Irving might need to put in a full practice Friday for fantasy managers to feel more confident about his health heading into the Buccaneers' Week 15 matchup.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Practice window opens The Buccaneers announced Thursday that Johnson (ankle) has been designated to return from IR, opening his 21-day practice window, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Johnson has been sidelined since Week 5 due to an ankle injury. Now having been cleared to practice, Johnson can be activated fully from IR and to the 53-man roster at any point during his 21-day window, making him eligible to retake the field as early as Sunday versus the Chargers. The undrafted rookie drew just one target while handling a depth role in his first four NFL games.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Appears on track for return Tryon-Shoyinka (ankle) was estimated as a full participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Tryon-Shoyinka suffered an ankle sprain Week 12 against the Giants and missed the Week 13 contest versus Carolina. He came close to returning to action this past Sunday versus the Raiders after logging a full practice to end the week, but he was ultimately held out of action. However, with Tryon-Shoyinka deemed a full practice participant Wednesday, it seems likely that he'll be able to play Sunday against the Chargers.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed DNP on Wednesday Edwards (hamstring) was estimated as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Edwards hurt his hamstring Week 13 against Carolina and missed Sunday's win over the Raiders. While Wednesday's practice was a walkthrough, it nonetheless doesn't bode well for Edwards' chance of returning Sunday versus the Chargers the he was deemed a non-participant. The Buccaneers' secondary is plagued by injuries at the moment, as Antoine Winfield (knee), Christian Izien (groin) and Tykee Smith (knee), among others, are also currently managing health issues.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Bothered by groin injury Izien was deemed a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough due to a groin injury, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Izien logged 98 percent of Tampa Bay's defensive snaps Sunday against Las Vegas, so it's not clear when the groin injury occurred. He did deal with a groin issue (while also managing an elbow injury) in mid-October, but there's no evidence that his current issue is connected. Izien's injury adds to a long list of health issues to the Buccaneers' secondary, including to starters Antoine Winfield (knee), Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Tykee Smith (knee).
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Still managing knee injury Smith (knee) was deemed limited in Wednesday's practice walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Smith returned from a three-game absence Sunday against Las Vegas and logged 67 percent of Tampa Bay's defensive snaps while notching an interception and three tackles. His designation of limited Wednesday suggests the rookie cornerback is still dealing with the knee issue, but it's not yet clear if he's in any danger of sitting Sunday against the Chargers. Smith's practice participation the rest of the week should help clarify his status for that contest.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Opens week as DNP Britt (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Britt hurt his ankle against Carolina in Week 13 and missed this past Sunday's win over the Raiders. His participation level the rest of this week should clarify whether he has a chance of returning to action Sunday against the Chargers. If Britt can't play in that contest, J.J. Russell could get a start if he's able to return from a hamstring issue. Otherwise, the opportunity could go to Vi Jones.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Clear from concussion check Miller (head) isn't listed on Tampa Bay's injury report Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Miller was evaluated for a concussion near the end of Sunday's game against Las Vegas, but he appears to have come out clean given his lack of a designation on the first practice report of this week. Miller should thus be fine to resume his regular role as a depth wideout while also working on special teams Sunday versus the Chargers.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with foot issue Shepard didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Shepard joined the Buccaneers' top wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is a non-participant to kick off Week 15 prep. Evans doesn't require much, if any, practice reps in order to be ready for game day, but the same can't be said for Shepard in his first full season with the team. Shepard's activity level Thursday and Friday will be key for determining his potential to suit up Sunday at the Chargers.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
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Sits out Wednesday Irving (back/hip) missed Wednesday's walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Irving exited late in the first half of this past Sunday's win against the Raiders due to a back injury, which coach Todd Bowles clarified to be tightness one day later, per Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site. Irving will have two more chances to prove his health before the team potentially makes a ruling on his status for Sunday's contest at the Chargers. Rachaad White would stand to benefit if Irving is inhibited or inactive this weekend, while Sean Tucker would bump up in the RB pecking order for Tampa Bay.
DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Misses Wednesday's walkthrough Evans (hamstring) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Evans continues to be bothered by a hamstring issue that sidelined him Weeks 8-10, but he's been able to play through it over the last three contest, accounting for 17 catches (on 23 targets) for 255 yards and one touchdown. He's clearly the centerpiece of the Buccaneers' passing game when he's available, but his status now will be watched as the week goes on to get a sense of his odds to play Sunday at the Chargers.
DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Remains non-factor in win Durham did not draw a target across 25 snaps in the Buccaneers' 28-13 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Impact Durham flashed with a 26-yard reception on his only target in Week 12 against the Giants, but his only other catch on the season was an eight-yard grab against the Broncos way back in Week 3. The second-year tight end hasn't been able to make any inroads as a pass catcher despite injuries to other members of the Buccaneers' air attack, as Cade Otton is essentially the only offensive threat at tight end for Tampa Bay.
DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Career-high tackle total in win Braswell recorded four tackles (all solo) in the Buccaneers' 28-13 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Impact The rookie second-round pick had been a complete non-factor since Week 6, posting all of two solo tackles across 119 snaps over the six games prior to Sunday's interconference clash. However, Braswell reemerged with a new career-high tackle tally across 24 snaps (36 percent). Despite the solid showing, Braswell, remains far off the IDP radar with only 16 tackles (10 solo), including 0.5 sacks, over his first 13 career games.
DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
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Gets another pick in win Smith recorded three tackles (two solo) and an interception during Sunday's 28-13 win versus the Raiders.
Impact Smith played smothering man-to-man coverage on a pass underneath intended for Brock Bowers in the red zone, and he came away with his second interception of the season to preserve a 14-10 Tampa Bay lead late in the third quarter. He'll be looking to keep up the positive momentum in Week 15 against the Chargers.
DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
One kickoff return in win Jarrett did not draw any targets over 10 snaps from scrimmage and returned one kickoff for 23 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-13 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Impact Jarrett saw one fewer snap than in Week 13 against the Panthers, and just like in that game, the only time he touched the ball came as a kickoff returner. The speedy second-year wideout is rotating snaps with Trey Palmer at the No. 4 receiver spot, but neither player is involved in the offense with all of Baker Mayfield's attention essentially centered on those above them on the positional depth chart, as well as tight end Cade Otton and versatile running backs Rachaad White and Bucky Irving (back).
DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to special teams in win Palmer did not draw a target and returned one punt for three yards in the Buccaneers' 28-13 win over the Raiders on Sunday. He also fumbled but recovered.
Impact Palmer was able to work through a hip injury to suit up, but he went without a target for only the second time this season and played just seven snaps on offense overall. The second-year wideout saw fellow reserve Rakim Jarrett outpace him by three snaps and may essentially be in a timeshare for the No. 4 receiver spot with the latter at this point. However, with the majority of Baker Mayfield's attention centered on top three receivers Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan and Sterling Shepard -- and a fair share of targets also going to Cade Otton, Rachaad White and Bucky Irving (back) -- there isn't much left to go around for anyone else in the pass-catching corps.
DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Has another solid game Sunday David recorded seven tackles (five solo) including 1.0 sacks and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 28-13 win versus the Raiders.
Impact The fumble recovery was his first of the year, but David posted seven-plus tackles for the 10th time this season Sunday. Going into Week 15, he's eight stops away from his 11th professional campaign with at least 100 total tackles.
DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in expanded role Jones recorded five tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 28-13 win versus the Raiders.
Impact With K.J. Britt (ankle) sidelined and J.J. Russell (hamstring) forced out of Sunday's contest early, Jones saw a significant share of his team's defensive snaps for his first time as a pro, and he posted a career-high tackle total. Whether he plays a similar number of snaps in Week 15 will probably depend on the availability of both Britt and Russell.
DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to PATs in win McLaughlin did not attempt any field goals and connected on all four extra-point tries during the Buccaneers' 28-13 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Impact The veteran kicker failed to log a single field-goal attempt for the first time all season and only the fourth time during his 32 combined regular-season and postseason appearances with the Buccaneers. McLaughlin did boost his accuracy on PATs to 95.0 percent with his quartet of makes in as many tries Sunday, setting a new career high with 38 extra points in the process. McLaughlin could be busier on the field-goal front in a Week 15 road matchup against the Chargers, considering Los Angeles' typically stingy defense and the fact the Bolts have allowed a league-low 41.9 percent red-zone touchdown success rate.
DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
