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Deven Thompkins - Elevated to active roster again Tampa Bay elevated Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thompkins was elevated for Week 14 and made his NFL debut. The undrafted product out of Utah State didn't see any playing time on offense but operated as the team's primary punt and kick returner, totaling two punt returns for 21 yards and five kick returns for 123 yards across nine special teams snaps. He figures to garner a similar role in Week 15.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Tristan Wirfs - Officially quesitonable Wirfs (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Coach Todd Bowles said earlier in the week that he didn't expect Wirfs to be able to return from a two-game absence. However, Wirfs closed the week with two limited practices, giving him at least some potential to return Sunday against the Bengals. Josh Wells has been starting at right tackle In Wirfs' absence.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Sean Murphy-Bunting - Considered questionable Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Murphy-Bunting has missed back-to-back games due to a quadriceps issue and is in danger of missing a third despite being a full participant at each practice this week. Jamel Dean (toe) has already been ruled out, so if Murphy-Bunting also remains sidelined, Dee Delaney and Zyon McCollum would both be candidates for increased roles opposite Carlton Davis.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka - Iffy for Sunday Tryon-Shoyinka (hip) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Tryon-Shoyinka submitted a full practice Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday due to a hip injury he sustained in Tampa Bay's Week 14 blowout loss to the 49ers. However, he's still considered questionable for Week 15. The second-year pass rusher has yet to miss a game this season, totaling 25 tackles, 3.5 sacks and one pass defense.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Edwards - Officially questionable Edwards (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Edwards was limited Wednesday due to a hamstring injury that's already cost him back-to-back games. He submitted full sessions Thursday and Friday but is still considered questionable for Sunday. Antoine Winfield (ankle) is also questionable, so if both starting safeties remain sidelined, Logan Ryan and Keanu Neal would presumably continue garnering major roles in Tampa Bay's secondary.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Winfield Jr. - Chance to play Sunday Winfield (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Winfield was limited throughout Week 15 prep due to an ankle injury that's already sidelined him for back-to-back games. However, he's being listed as questionable for the first time since suffering the issue, suggesting he's at least making some progress. Mike Edwards (hamstring) is also questionable, so if both of Tampa Bay's starting safeties are sidelined again, expect Logan Ryan and Keanu Neal to continue filling in.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Julio Jones - Questionable after practicing Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact His return to practice Friday, albeit as a limited participant, seemingly gives Jones a real shot to play. He had season highs for snap share (72 percent) and targets (eight) in last week's 35-7 loss to the Bengals, and he likely aggravated the PCL injury that bothered him earlier this season. Russell Gage should pick up more snaps and targets if Jones ends up inactive ahead of the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Genard Avery - Unavailable Week 15 Head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Avery (abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Avery, along with fellow linebackers Carl Nassib (pectoral), Cam Gill (foot) and Shaquil Barrett (Achilles), will be unavailable for this weekend's matchup versus Cincinnati. With Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (hip) also listed as questionable for the contest, Anthony Nelson and K.J. Britt are both in line to receive additional snaps Sunday.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jamel Dean - Unavailable for Week 15 Dean (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Dean picked up a toe injury in the Buccaneers' Week 14 loss to the 49ers and will now miss at least one contest while nursing the injury. The cornerback was considered week-to-week entering practice Wednesday and will now shift his focus to the Buccaneers' Week 16 Christmas Day contest against Arizona. In Dean's absence Sunday, Sean Murphy-Bunting will be making his return to the lineup following a quadriceps injury.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Nassib - Won't suit up Sunday Head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Nassib (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Nassib is now slated to miss his first contest of the 2022-23 campaign, after he failed to practice all week due to a pectoral injury. With both of fellow linebackers Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (hip) and Genard Avery (abdomen) currently listed as questionable to play this weekend, along with Cam Gill (foot) and Shaquil Barrett (Achilles) presently on injured reserve, Anthony Nelson and K.J. Britt are candidates to handle more snaps Sunday versus Cincinnati.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vita Vea - Ruled out for Week 15 Vea (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Vea sustained the calf injury last week versus the 49ers and will now miss the Buccaneers' Week 15 matchup with the Bengals. In his absence, Rakeem Nunez-Roches is a likely candidate for extra usage on the defensive line. Vea will now shift his focus to being available for Tampa Bay's Christmas Day game against the Cardinals in Week 16.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

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Mike Edwards - Back in full Thursday Edwards (hamstring) was a full participant in the Buccaneers' practice Thursday.

Impact Edwards picked up a hamstring injury during Tampa Bay's Week 12 loss to the Browns, and he had been sidelined until returning to practice as a limited participant Wednesday. Now, the 26-year-old should be in the clear given his ability to practice in full for the first time again. Edwards has recorded a career-high 64 tackles, three passes defended and an interception, including a pick-six, over 10 games this season, and his return should be a big boost for the Buccaneers' depleted secondary.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Jones - Another DNP on Thursday Jones (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Previously, Jones sat out five times in a six-game span back in September and October with what was termed a PCL injury. It's unclear if his current concern is related to that issue, but he now has missed back-to-back sessions to kick off Week 15 prep. Friday's practice report may decide his fate for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, and if he's out or even limited this weekend, Russell Gage would be the top candidate to join Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in three-wide sets.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keanu Neal - Solid performance in Week 14 Neal totaled six tackles (three solo), including one for loss, during the Buccaneers' 35-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 14.

Impact Neal finished third on the team in tackles while once again drawing a start in Mike Edwards' (hamstring) second straight absence. Neal has logged between 55 and 74 snaps in five of his last six contests, totaling between five and 10 tackles in those contests. Neal would be set for yet another run with the first unit if Edwards remains out for Sunday's interconference home showdown against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David - Snags fumble recovery in loss David recorded five tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery during the Buccaneers' 35-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 14.

Impact The veteran linebacker's tackle total wasn't at its usual elevated level, but David did offer fantasy managers a nice bonus with his first fumble recovery of 2022. David is now just six stops shy of his ninth 100-tackle campaign, a milestone he should have a strong chance of reaching against the Bengals in Week 15.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Nelson - Piles up tackles Week 14 Nelson collected seven tackles (three solo) during the Buccaneers' 35-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 14.

Impact Nelson finished second in tackles on the afternoon while collecting a career-high tally in the process. The fourth-year linebacker also logged a season-high 49 snaps on defense and remains ticketed for a starting role the rest of the way with Shaquil Barrett (Achilles) on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

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Julio Jones - Not spotted at practice Thursday Jones (knee) wasn't present for the open portion of Thursday's practice and is expected to be listed as a non-participant, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Coming out of Sunday's blowout loss to the 49ers, the Buccaneers didn't indicate that Jones suffered any sort of setback with the knee issue that has previously cost him five games this season. However, Jones' absence from the first two practices of Week 15 suggests that he may be sitting out for more than maintenance-related reasons. If Jones ends up being ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals following Friday's practice or is otherwise deemed unlikely to play, Russell Gage would be the top candidate to join Chris Godwin and Mike Evans in three-receiver sets.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Scotty Miller - Fails to bring in only target Miller failed to bring in his only target during the Buccaneers' 35-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 14.

Impact Miller logged 11 snaps on offense (17 percent) but failed to crack the stat sheet for the second time in the last three games. Miller is unlikely to have any relevance during the fantasy postseason unless multiple injuries strike in front of him at receiver.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE