Impact Smith has missed multiple weeks with the injury, but he'll now return to the field Week 17 against Carolina. He should draw the start at left tackle.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Donovan Smith - Ready to go Sunday Smith (foot) is active Sunday against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Carl Nassib - Will miss Week 17, as expected Nassib (pectoral) is among the Buccaneers' inactives for Sunday's contest against Carolina, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Nassib logged a trio of limited practices this week but was deemed doubtful heading into Sunday, and he will indeed miss his third straight contest. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka may again log 100 percent of Tampa Bay's defensive snaps as he has each of the past two weeks while Nassib has been out.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Russell Gage - Should still enjoy solid role Gage should retain a solid snap share in Sunday's Week 17 divisional battle against the Panthers despite the fact fellow wideout Julio Jones (knee) is active for the contest per Sc...
Impact Jones once again was handled with care throughout the practice week due to his lingering knee issues, and although he'll suit up versus Carolina, a similar scenario to last Sunday night's overtime win against the Cardinals could unfold. In that contest, Jones played just 19 snaps to Gage's 43, with the latter producing a 5-65 line on six targets. Given Gage also proved highly valuable with eight receptions, including a pair of touchdowns, in a Week 15 loss to the Bengals that Jones was sidelined for, he could certainly play much more of a co-No. 3 receiver role once again versus the Panthers.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Carlton Davis III - Not suiting up Sunday Davis (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against Carolina, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Davis was considered doubtful for the contest after being unable to participate in practice during Week 17 prep, so it's not a surprise that he's ultimately been ruled out. Sean Murphy-Bunting will likely fill Davis' starting role with Jamel Dean back in action after missing each of Tampa Bay's past two games with a toe injury.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Breshad Perriman - Remains healthy scratch Sunday Perriman (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 17 clash against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Impact The veteran wideout continues to be left off the active roster in favor of fellow speedster Scotty Miller, who'll once again serve as the No. 5 wideout Sunday versus Carolina. Perriman's final chance to garner active status during the regular season comes in next Sunday's Week 18 road matchup versus the Falcons.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Julio Jones - Active in Week 17 Jones (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 17 divisional clash against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Impact Jones will play through his lingering knee issues for the second straight game after putting in limited practices throughout Week 17 prep. The veteran's presence won't necessarily equate to a significant downgrade to the prospects of No. 4 wideout Russell Gage, however -- in last Sunday night's overtime win against the Cardinals, Jones logged just 19 snaps to Gage's 43.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vita Vea - Playing Sunday Vea (calf) is active Sunday against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Vea logged limited practices all week, and he's feeling well enough to take the field Sunday. His ability to suit up is great news for the Buccaneers' run defense, as the Panthers have had great success running the ball over the last few weeks.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jamel Dean - Suiting up Sunday Dean (toe) is active Sunday against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Dean was able to log a full practice Friday, so his ability to play Week 17 shouldn't come as a surprise. After missing each of the team's last two games, his return should be a boon for the secondary, especially with Carlton Davis (shoulder) inactive.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Winfield Jr. - Ready to go Sunday Winfield (ankle) is active Sunday against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Winfield will once again play through an ankle injury that he suffered Week 12 against the Browns. His ability to suit up should bolster the team's secondary against Carolina.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Edwards - Playing Sunday Edwards (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Edwards has been dealing with the injury for multiple weeks, but he's managed to suit up each game. His ability to suit up will be a boon for the team's secondary Week 17.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Brate - Healthy scratch Sunday Brate (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 17 clash against the Panthers, Greg Auman of FOXSports.com reports.
Impact Brate played just eight snaps in the Week 16 overtime win against the Cardinals and is now a relatively surprising healthy scratch Sunday. In his stead, rookie Cade Otton will serve as the clear top pass-catching option at tight end, while veteran Kyle Rudolph and fellow first-year pro Ko Kieft will rotate behind him, primarily as blocking options.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Jamel Dean - Full practice Friday Dean (toe) logged a full practice Friday ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.
Impact Dean's ability to practice in full capacity bodes well for his chances to play in Week 17 against Carolina. The cornerback has missed the last two contests while nursing his toe injury, but with Carlton Davis (shoulder) doubtful to play this week, Dean's return would be a significant one. His status is worth monitoring as the game approaches, but all signs point to him making his return to the field versus the Panthers.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Edwards - Questionable with hamstring Edwards (hamstring) is considered questionable to play Sunday versus the Panthers.
Impact Edwards has played through the hamstring injury the last two weeks and was able to remain an active participant at practice all week, albeit in limited fashion. He appears likely to tough it out again Week 17 against Carolina. With Antoine Winfield (ankle), Carlton Davis (shoulder) and Jamel Dean (toe) also banged up, the Buccaneers' secondary will be far from 100 percent Sunday.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Winfield Jr. - Limited at practice Winfield (ankle) was a limited participant at practice all week ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.
Impact Winfield played through his ankle injury the last couple weeks, and it appears he'll do the same in the Buccaneers' Week 17 division matchup with the Panthers. The safety's status is worth monitoring, but all signs point to him being available Sunday after he was able to play 93 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 16.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vita Vea - Questionable to play in Week 17 Vea (calf) is considered questionable to play in Week 17 versus the Panthers.
Impact Vea was able to practice in a limited capacity all week, giving him a reasonable shot to return to the field for the first time since Week 14. The 27-year-old's status is worth monitoring as the contest against Carolina approaches. If he's able to go Sunday, Rakeem Nunez-Roches would return to a reserve role at nose tackle.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Donovan Smith - Weekend availability uncertain Smith (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, per the team's official site.
Impact Smith wasn't able to gain medical clearance in the Week 16 matchup versus Arizona due to a foot injury, and he's currently at risk of missing his fourth contest of the year with the same concern. Although the 29-year-old strung together three straight limited practices this week, Brandon Walton would be in line to start at left tackle in Week 17 should Smith eventually be ruled out New Year's Day.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Wirfs - Good to go Sunday Wirfs (ankle) does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Panthers, per the team's official site.
Impact Wirfs returned from a three-game absence this past weekend as a result of a previous ankle issue, but he apparently re-aggravated his injured ankle Sunday night versus the Cardinals. After opening Week 17 prep with two consecutive limited practices, the 320-pounder returned to Friday's session fully, ultimately allowing him to continue starting at right tackle come New Year's Day.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Julio Jones - Questionable for Week 17 Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Impact He played through the injury last week but took only 24 percent of snaps as the No. 4 receiver in an overtime win over Arizona. It's possible Jones is stuck behind Russell Gage again even if he's active ahead of the Buccaneers' 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carl Nassib - Doubtful to face Panthers Nassib (pectoral) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Carolina.
Impact Nassib is coming off back-to-back missed games, but he did manage to put forth a trio of limited practice sessions this week. Nonetheless, it looks like the Buccaneers consider the outside linebacker to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's divisional matchup. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Anthony Nelson will be candidates to handle increased roles if Nassib is again unavailable.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carlton Davis III - Doubtful for Week 17 Davis (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Davis missed a trio of practices this week due to a shoulder injury, potentially positioning him for his first absence since Week 8. If the top cornerback can't go, Sam Darnold and top receiving target DJ Moore could have mores success moving the ball against Tampa Bay through the air. Meanwhile, Jamel Dean (toe) is listed as questionable but managed to practice in full Friday.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bucs QB Blaine Gabbert helped in rescue of helicopter passengers, saving 4
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