TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Rachaad White - Sitting out Sunday White (foot) is listed as inactive Sunday at New Orleans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Following up a limited practice Wednesday with no activity the next two days typically isn't a great sign for upcoming availability, and White's designation of doubtful for Week 6 indicated as much as he tends to a foot injury. Now that he's officially out for Sunday's game, he'll hand off the Buccaneers backfield to rookie fourth-round pick Bucky Irving for at least one contest. White's next chance for game action arrives Monday, Oct. 21 against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

D.J. Williams - Bumped up from practice squad Williams was elevated from the Buccaneers' practice squad Saturday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Williams will assumingly operate as Tampa Bay's No. 3 running back behind Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker, with Rachaad White (foot) doubtful to play against the Saints. The 24-year-old joined the Bucs after going undrafted out of Arizona in the spring and was added to their practice squad after being waived Aug. 27.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Calijah Kancey - Questionable, but set for 2024 debut Kancey (calf) is listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Though he's taking an injury designation into Sunday, Kancey never looked to be at much risk of missing the contest after turning in full practices Wednesday through Friday. The second-year defensive tackle will be officially cleared when Tampa Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Kancey had missed the Buccaneers' first five games of the season due to the calf injury, which he suffered while practicing leading up to Week 1.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Whitehead - On track to play Week 6 Whitehead (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, but he's considered likely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Though he's carrying a designation into Sunday, Whitehead looks on track to suit up after he was a limited participant in practices Wednesday and Thursday before turning in a full session Friday. Tampa Bay should have both its starting safeties available for the first time since Week 1, as Antoine Winfield (foot) is listed as questionable but is also expected to play after missing the previous four games. Whitehead has tallied 36 tackles and three pass breakups through the first five weeks of the campaign.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Winfield Jr. - Expected to return in Week 6 Winfield (foot) is likely to suit up Sunday versus New Orleans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Winfield hasn't played since Week 1, as a sprained foot has kept him out of action the past four weeks. However, the talented safety appears set to return Sunday following a trio of limited practices during Week 6 prep. Winfield and the Bucs will be facing off against Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler, who is being called upon for his first NFL action due to Derek Carr being sidelined with an oblique injury.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen King, AJ Johnson rally East Tennessee State to 31-28 victory over Samford

Jaylen King threw three touchdown passes, including a 75-yarder to AJ Johnson that ignited a 17-point run, and East Tennessee State rallied to beat Samford 31-28

OCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Saints vs. Buccaneers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2024 Week 6

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Week 6 New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers game, Sunday, Oct. 13.

OCTOBER 12 • DATA SKRIVE

Ryan Miller - Moves up to active roster for Week 6 The Buccaneers elevated Miller from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Miller is getting his first elevation of the campaign with fellow wideouts Trey Palmer (concussion) and Kameron Johnson (ankle) already ruled out for Sunday's game against New Orleans. Jalen McMillan is also questionable for the contest due to a hamstring issue. Miller played in one contest with Tampa Bay last year, logging two offensive snaps without any targets and 12 special-teams snaps versus Carolina in Week 13.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12

Antoine Winfield Jr. - Could play in Week 6 Winfield (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Winfield hasn't played since sustaining a foot injury in the Buccaneers' Week 1 win over the Commanders. However, he's got a chance to return Sunday after a week of limited practice sessions. If Winfield isn't able to make his return in Week 6, expect Kaevon Merriweather to serve as Tampa Bay's top strong safety.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Graham Barton - Out against Saints Barton (hamstring) is out Sunday against the Saints, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Barton was unable to practice all week, and now he'll take the game off as well as he nurses a hamstring injury. The starting center hasn't missed a game yet this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

2024 NFL Week 6 Best Bets: Take Tampa Bay, Bengals, Jets to cover

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OCTOBER 11

Kameron Johnson - Missing Week 6 Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Johnson played just five total snaps (four offensive and one on special teams) before exiting the Bucs' Week 5 loss to the Falcons with an ankle injury. He downgraded from limited work Wednesday to DNPs both Thursday and Friday, making it no surprise that he's sitting out in Week 6. Expect Sterling Shepard and Jalen McMillan (hamstring) to see increased work in Tampa Bay's wide receiver room in Johnson's stead.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Izien - Won't play Sunday Izien (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Izien didn't practice all week after likely sustaining an elbow injury in the Buccaneers' Week 5 loss to the Falcons, so it's no surprise he won't suit up in Week 6. With Izien ruled out and both Antoine Winfield (foot) and Jordan Whitehead (groin) listed as questionable for Sunday's contest, Kaevon Merriweather is currently the only safety on the Bucs' active roster without an injury designation.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers vs. Saints 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 13

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OCTOBER 11 • DATA SKRIVE

Bucky Irving - First career start imminent Irving is in line to lead the Buccaneers backfield Sunday at New Orleans with Rachaad White (foot) listed as doubtful for the contest, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact White managed just one limited session (Wednesday) this week as he tends to a foot injury, and while coach Todd Bowles called him a game-time decision Friday, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports, White's ensuing listing indicates he's trending toward inactive status. The Buccaneers have a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, so the situation should receive clarity about 90 minutes prior. Assuming White is included among the team's inactives, Irving would be slated for his first career start and a majority share of snaps out of Tampa Bay's backfield. In five games to date, Irving has averaged 5.6 yards on his 44 carries, hauled in eight of 10 targets for 46 yards and scored one rushing touchdown.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen McMillan - Questionable after full practice McMillan (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact An upgrade to full practice participation Friday suggests McMillan is more likely than not to suit up for the first time since Week 3. He won the No. 3 receiver job this summer and made a couple nice plays over the first two weeks, but it hasn't been a high-volume role, regardless of whether McMillan, Trey Palmer (concussion) or Sterling Shepard is the one filling it.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White - Listed as doubtful White (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Coach Todd Bowles referred to White as a game-time decision earlier Friday, and while that usually corresponds with a 'questionable' designation, it turns out the running back is considered highly unlikely to play. Backfield mate Bucky Irving is set up for the largest workload of his young career, assuming the Bucs declare White inactive ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Graham Barton - Questionable for Week 6 Barton (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 2024 first-round pick out of Duke didn't practice either Wednesday or Thursday due to a hamstring issue, but it appears he's still got a chance to suit up in Week 6. If Barton is unable to play through his injury Sunday, expect Robert Hainsey to serve as the Buccaneers' first-team center.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Palmer - Ruled out for Week 6 Palmer (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Saints, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Palmer will miss a second consecutive game, which could lead to an increased role for Sterling Shepard, especially if Jalen McMillan (hamstring) remains sidelined as well. Palmer's next chance to suit up will be Week 7 against the Ravens on MNF.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White - Game-time decision Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that White (foot) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Saints, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact White was a limited participant Wednesday and didn't practice Thursday. An absence this Sunday likely would lead to Bucky Irving handling his biggest role yet, after the two running backs split work pretty evenly the past three weeks. Tampa Bay and New Orleans are scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Saints ride with rookie QB vs. Bucs playing for storm-ravaged Tampa Bay

The skidding Saints are giving a rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler his first start against the Buccaneers this weekend.

OCTOBER 11

Kameron Johnson - Misses practice Johnson (ankle) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson opened the week as a limited participant at practice following an ankle injury he suffered in Week 5 versus Atlanta. The wide receiver's inability to practice Thursday is concerning and if he isn't able to return to the field Friday, he'll likely miss Sunday's matchup with the Saints.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bears owner confirms 'stealth' Tom Brady pursuit in 2020: 'It didn't work out for us'

Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey confirmed the team did indeed have interest in QB Tom Brady in 2020.

OCTOBER 10

Saints aim to end 3-game skid as they host Buccaneers squad also trying to bounce back from a loss

The New Orleans Saints will try to end their three-game losing streak when they host a Tampa Bay Buccaneers squad that is trying to bounce back from a tough loss of its own

OCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS