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Julio Jones - Uncertain to play Christmas Day The Buccaneers list Jones (knee) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After sitting out last week's loss to the Bengals, Jones was listed as a limited participant in practices Wednesday through Friday. Because he was unable to advance to full activity, Jones will carry a designation into the weekend, and it's unclear if the Buccaneers expect him to gain clearance ahead of Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. If Jones is sidelined for a second straight game, Russell Gage -- who cashed in on 12 targets with eight receptions for 59 yards and two touchdowns in Week 15 -- would likely start at receiver alongside Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bowles says Gronkowski contacted the Buccaneers about returning to the team

Rob Gronkowski was "bored" sitting on the sidelines, which sparked a conversation about him potentially returning to the field.

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Bowles says Gronkowski contacted the Buccaneers about returning to the team

Carl Nassib - Unavailable Week 16 Nassib (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Nassib is slated to miss his second consecutive matchup as a result of the pectoral injury he sustained back in Week 14 versus the 49ers. In his absence, both Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Anthony Nelson are in line to handle an increased snap count this weekend in Arizona.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Genard Avery - Remains out for Week 16 Avery (abdomen) has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Avery will miss a second consecutive game Sunday as he continues to nurse an abdominal injury. With Carl Nassib (pectoral) also unavailable, K.J. Britt could be asked to step into secondary role at outside linebacker in Week 16.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vita Vea - Sitting out Sunday Vea (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea is slated to miss his second consecutive contest as a result of the calf injury he suffered back in Week 14 versus the 49ers. In his absence, Rakeem Nunez-Roches should draw another start as nose tackle, while Logan Hall and Patrick O'Connor will both likely receive additional defensive line snaps behind starters Akiem Hicks and William Gholston.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Smith - Out for Week 16 Smith (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact It's unclear when exactly Smith sustained the foot injury, but it'll force him to miss at least one contest. Josh Wells is expected to start at left tackle in his place versus Arizona.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 16: Seahawks will cover against Chiefs, other best bets

Find out why Geoff Schwartz likes the Seahawks to cover against the Chiefs and his other early NFL Week 16 best bets.

DECEMBER 23, 2022

NFL odds Week 16: Seahawks will cover against Chiefs, other best bets

Which NFL teams could receive some Christmas cheer?

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Which NFL teams could receive some Christmas cheer?

Brady, Bucs push for playoffs against struggling Cardinals

Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady and Arizona’s Trace McSorley are two quarterbacks making their Christmas Day debut on Sunday

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Julio Jones - Another limited showing Jones (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.

Impact With back-to-back capped sessions under his belt this week, Jones may be building momentum for a return to action Sunday at Arizona. He missed this past Sunday's loss to the Bengals due to a knee injury, which contained him to one limited practice last week. Ultimately, Friday's injury report may paint a clearer picture of Jones' potential to play this weekend.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 16: How to bet Buccaneers-Cardinals

Here's everything you need for the Buccaneers-Cardinals game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from Geoff...

DECEMBER 22, 2022

NFL odds Week 16: How to bet Buccaneers-Cardinals

Antoine Winfield Jr. - Sidelined to start Week 16 prep Winfield (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Winfield missed back-to-back games due to an ankle injury, but he was deemed active for Week 15. However, he played just 18 snaps during the loss to Cincinnati before presumably aggravating the issue. Head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Winfield was considered day-to-day, but his lack of participation Wednesday has the safety trending in the wrong direction ahead of Week 16.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Jones - Begins week as limited Jones (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact Jones opened last week with back-to-back absences from practice before returning in a limited capacity Friday and getting a questionable designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Bengals. The Buccaneers eventually made him inactive, which marked his sixth game missed of the season, but he appears to be in a better spot as the team kicks off Week 16 prep. Jones' status thus bears watching as the week continues to get a sense of his potential to suit up Sunday at Arizona.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jamel Dean - Won't return in Week 16 Head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Dean (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Dean is now in line to miss his second consecutive contest as a result of the toe injury he sustained back in Week 14 versus the 49ers. In his absence, Carlton Davis, Sean Murphy-Bunting and Zyon McCollum are slated to operate as Tampa Bay's top cornerbacks this weekend.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charges dropped against ex-NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown will not face charges stemming from a domestic incident in Tampa, Florida

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlton Davis III - Produces in pass coverage Sunday Davis recorded four passes defended, including an interception, and six solo tackles in Sunday's 34-23 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Davis continued to serve as the Buccaneers' top coverage cornerback, as all four of his passes defended came while lined up against Bengals No.1 wideout Ja'Marr Chase. The 25-year-old has missed time throughout his career due to injury, including two games this season due to a hip injury. However, he's still brought physicality as a tackler when available. This marks the fourth season in a row that Davis has totaled double-digit passes defended (11), and he's just four stops away from matching his career high in tackles as well.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Analyzing coaching mistakes from Colts, Buccaneers, Ravens: Sharp Edges

The Buccaneers, Colts and Ravens missed golden opportunities to win games this weekend through glaring coaching mistakes. Warren Sharp break...

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Analyzing coaching mistakes from Colts, Buccaneers, Ravens: Sharp Edges

NFL Power Rankings, Week 16: Bills, Lions up; How far do Cowboys drop?

The Bills and Lions won big games while the Cowboys gave one away to the Jaguars. Where do they fall on FOX Sports' Week 16 NFL Power Rankin...

DECEMBER 20, 2022

NFL Power Rankings, Week 16: Bills, Lions up; How far do Cowboys drop?

Lavonte David - Busy day in Week 15 loss David recorded eight tackles (five solo), including one sack, in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact The veteran linebacker paced the Buccaneers in tackles while playing every defensive snap and also recorded the only solo sack of Joe Burrow on the afternoon. David crossed the 100-tackle threshold for the season and ninth time in his career, and he's now recorded at least seven stops in four of the last five contests going into a Week 16 road matchup against the Cardinals on Christmas Night.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Succop - Missed field-goal attempt Sunday Succop connected on a 21-yard field goal, misfired on a 50-yard attempt and made both his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Succop missed wide left from 50 yards out just before the eight-minute mark of the second quarter, failing to extend the Buccaneers' 10-0 lead at the time. The veteran was good on his three other kicks on the afternoon, but he now has missed field-goal attempts on back-to-back weeks for the first time this season and is only 2-for-6 on tries from 50-plus yards.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Otton - Limited to one catch Sunday Otton secured his only target for 20 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Otton logged a robust 48 snaps, so his meager volume was particularly perplexing on a day when Tom Brady threw for 312 yards. However, with 19 more plays from scrimmage than veteran position mate Cameron Brate, Otton still appears to be the top pass-catching option at the position going into a Week 16 Christmas Night road matchup against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Brate - Productive with two catches Brate brought in two of four targets for 25 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact The veteran tight end outpaced rookie position mate Cade Otton by one reception, five yards and three targets, somewhat of a departure from recent trends. Brate still logged 19 fewer snaps than Otton's 48, however.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals out of playoff race, limping down stretch

The best news for the Arizona Cardinals is that the season is nearing an end

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucs aim to hold off Panthers, Falcons, Saints in NFC South

There’s no surefire fix for what’s ailing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Naughty or Nice: Is the NFC South complete chaos? | What's Wright?

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DECEMBER 19, 2022 • Fox Sports