TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Leonard Fournette - Doubtful for Sunday Fournette (hip) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Browns, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact According to Greg Auman of Fox Sports, head coach Todd Bowles characterized Fournette as a game-day decision heading into Friday's practice, but after the running back remained a limited participant for the third time in as many days, the Buccaneers don't seem optimistic that he'll be able to suit up Sunday. Assuming Fournette is officially made inactive ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Rachaad White should make his second NFL start and handle a large workload, after getting his first start over Fournette in the last game before Tampa Bay's Week 11 bye. Fournette suffered a hip pointer in the second half of that game and reportedly is still dealing with significant pain this week.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Browns CB Newsome II out against Buccaneers with concussion

Cleveland starting cornerback Greg Newsome II will miss his second straight game with a concussion when the Browns host Tampa Bay on Sunday

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luke Goedeke - Sidelined again for Week 12 Goedeke (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Goedeke has missed each of Tampa Bay's last three contests due to a foot injury, and he'll now make it four straight following this weekend's matchup in Cleveland. In his absence, Nick Leverett should continue filling in as the team's starting left guard.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Gage - Sidelined for Week 12 Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Gage (hamstring) won't play Sunday in Cleveland, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Even with the benefit of a Week 11 bye, Gage didn't demonstrate enough progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury during practices Wednesday through Friday for the Buccaneers to feel comfortable with him suiting up this weekend. With Gage set to miss a fourth straight game, Godwin should operate as the Buccaneers' primary slot man, while Julio Jones will get more opportunities to work out on the perimeter opposite Mike Evans.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers rookie Rachaad White seizing opportunity to help running game

Tampa Bay's running game has been historically bad. Rookie Rachaad White is helping the Bucs turn that around.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

NFL odds Week 12: How to bet Buccaneers-Browns, pick

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NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Russell Gage - Doesn't practice Thursday Gage (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's practice report.

Impact Gage has yet to log anything but a DNP on Buccaneers injury reports since hurting his hamstring back in Week 7. However, he was seen working with the training staff on the side during the portion of Thursday's session open to the media, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Another absence may be in the offing for Gage on Sunday in Cleveland, which may be confirmed as early as Friday. While he's sidelined, Tampa Bay will continue to rely on Mike Evans and Chris Godwin as its top wide receivers, with Julio Jones and Scotty Miller next up for snaps and targets.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard Fournette - Stays limited at practice Fournette (hip) was listed as limited on Thursday's injury report.

Impact Fournette has maintained his activity level this week following the hip pointer that he sustained in the Bucs' last game, a Week 10 victory versus the Seahawks in Munich. Coach Todd Bowles described Fournette's injury as "very sore" Wednesday, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN.com, so the running back's status will be one to monitor as the week continues. Friday's report could provide some clarity regarding Fournette's status ahead of Sunday's contest at Cleveland, but if he's limited or sidelined, Rachaad White would be set up to dominate Tampa Bay's backfield, with Ke'Shawn Vaughn also a candidate for reps.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

J.J. Russell - Good to go Russell (hamstring) is not listed on the Buccaneers' injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Russell did not travel with the team to Germany for its victory over the Seahawks due to a groin injury. His absence from Wednesday's injury report indicates he is on track to return for Week 12.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 12: Betting edges on Saints-49ers, Bucs-Browns and more

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Leonard Fournette - Officially limited Wednesday Fournette (hip) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact Fournette suffered a hip pointer in the Buccaneers' last game, a Week 10 win against the Seahawks in Munich. Even with the benefit of a Week 11 bye, he emerged from the respite "very sore," head coach Todd Bowles told Jenna Laine of ESPN.com on Wednesday. The result for Fournette was a capped session to kick off Week 12 prep. If he's limited or sidelined Sunday at Cleveland, he would likely yield most of Tampa Bay's backfield reps to rookie Rachaad White, with Ke'Shawn Vaughn also on hand for touches.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs, Brady visit Browns looking for third straight win

Following a trip to Germany and a bye week, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are well rested to take on the reeling Browns

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Vita Vea - Dealing with foot injury Vea didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Vea didn't record a tackle across a season-low 31 defensive snaps in Week 10, presumably due to the foot injury, and is sidelined for the team's first practice following Tampa Bay's Week 11 bye. It's certainly concerning to see the veteran defensive tackle unavailable following a week off, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice before the Buccaneers need to make a decision on his availability for Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard Fournette - Still sore after bye Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Fournette (hip) is still sore, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fournette suffered a hip pointer in the second half of a Week 10 win over Seattle, and while reports shortly thereafter suggested he would likely be available after a Week 11 bye, Bowles' comments Wednesday put the running back's status into question. Rachaad White drew the start over Fournette in that final game before the bye, and it could be the rookie leading the way again even if Fournette is active for Sunday's game in Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Gage - Not practicing Wednesday Gage (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gage reportedly practiced Monday in an unofficial session coming out of the Buccaneers Week 11 bye, but he'll now be listed as a non-participant on the team's first official injury report of Week 12. He hasn't played since injuring his hamstring Week 7, allowing Julio Jones and Scotty Miller to step into larger roles behind the lead wideout duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Week 12: Predictions, analysis, key matchups and stats for every game

The FOX Sports NFL staff previews every game and makes predictions for each matchup in Week 12 of the NFL season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Buccaneers return, 49ers ascend in Colin's 'Herd Hierarchy'

The Chiefs, 49ers and Bengals highlight Colin Cowherd's "Herd Hierarchy" heading into Week 12 of the NFL season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs rise to the top; Cowboys, Commanders move up

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Backups shine for Saints; Akiem Hicks key to Bucs defense: NFC South analysis

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Has Patrick Mahomes unseated Tom Brady as NFL's most clutch QB?

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Russell Gage - Practicing Monday Gage (hamstring) is participating in Monday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gage is back at practice for the first time since injuring his hamstring in Week 7, so it appears that he benefited from Tampa Bay's bye week. If he is able to ramp up his activity without any setbacks, he could return to action Sunday versus Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE