TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Vita Vea - Will play Sunday Vea (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea was unable to play in Week 3, but he'll return to the field in Week 4 against Philadelphia. The return of the Washington product is great news for Tampa Bay's defense front, as one of the best run-stoppers in the league.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ko Kieft - Suiting up Kieft (ankle) is active Sunday against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Kieft started the week with back-to-back DNPs at practice but did get back on the field Friday, setting him up to take the field in Week 4. He should operate as the team's No. 3 tight end, behind starter Cade Otton and backup Payne Durham.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kameron Johnson - Gets green light Johnson (ankle) is active Sunday against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson missed last week's loss to the Broncos with the injury, but he'll be back on the field for week 4. The rookie wideout could see a few extra opportunities against Philadelphia with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) out.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen McMillan - Not suiting up Sunday McMillan (hamstring) is out for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact The rookie No. 3 receiver was listed as doubtful after practicing on a limited basis Friday, and his inactive status is now official. McMillan's absence Sunday will vault second-year pro Trey Palmer back into the third wideout role he enjoyed success in as a rookie, when he posted a 39-385-3 line on 68 targets across 17 regular-season games before adding four more receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown in the postseason. McMillan will now look to beat the short turnaround for a Week 5 Thursday night road clash against the Falcons and keep his absence limited to one contest.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bucky Irving - Ready to go in Week 4 Irving (hamstring) is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact The rookie was only able to practice on two occasions during Week 4 prep, and in limited fashion at that. However, reports earlier Sunday had indicated Irving was in line to play, and his active status is now official. The Oregon product has proven immediately effective at the NFL level while averaging a stellar 6.2 yards per carry over his first three games, but Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports head coach Todd Bowles plans to continue using fellow back Rachaad White, who's also active Sunday after dealing with a bout of food poisoning, and Irving together in much the same way as he has over the first three contests.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White - Suiting up in Week 4 White (illness) is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact White was a late addition to the injury report Saturday due to a bout of food poisoning, but his availability for Sunday's conference showdown hadn't truly been in doubt. With his active status now confirmed, White will look to significantly improve the 2.1 yards per carry he's mustered over the first three games of the season, which has paled in comparison to the 6.2 yards per tote rookie backfield mate Bucky Irving has generated. However, despite the disparity between the efficiency of the two backs, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports head coach Todd Bowles has confirmed he'll continue to utilize both Irving and White together.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bucky Irving - Expected to play Sunday Irving (hamstring) is listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Irving managed a limited practice Friday after sitting out Thursday's practice. He faces an Eagles run defense that has allowed 5.2 yards per carry this season, though they were more efficient in Week 3 against the Saints. Teammate Rachaad White (illness) is also questionable but expected to play.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White - Expected to play through illness White, who is listed as questionable with an illness, is expected to play in Week 4, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact White came down with a case of food poisoning but is already feeling better. Teammate Bucky Irving (hamstring) is listed as questionable but is also expected to play.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28

Luke Goedeke - Out for Sunday Goedeke (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The third-year offensive lineman out of Central Michigan is now in line to miss his third consecutive game with a concussion. Justin Skule is expected to continue serving as the Buccaneers' top right tackle until Goedeke can pass concussion protocol.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sterling Shepard - Elevated from practice squad again Tampa Bay elevated Shepard from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact With wide receiver Jalen McMillan (hamstring) listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles, the Bucs promoted Shepard from the practice squad for a second straight week. Shepard played four snaps on offense and didn't draw a target during the Bucs' Week 3 loss to the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White - Added to injury report with illness White was added to the injury report for Sunday's game against the Eagles with an illness and is now questionable for the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The Buccaneers didn't elevate an additional running back from the practice squad, which would be consequential considering rookie running back Bucky Irving is also questionable with a hamstring injury. Expect more information regarding both backs' status to come well before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28

Vita Vea - Listed as questionable for Week 4 Vea (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Vea sprained the MCL in his right knee in Week 2 against the Lions, which forced him to sit out Week 3 against the Broncos. The 2018 first-round pick was a limited participant in all three practices this week, and he has given himself a fair shot at returning Sunday from a one-game absence. Greg Gaines would continue to see extended snaps at nose tackle if Vea was ruled out for Sunday's game or operated on a snap count.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kameron Johnson - Tagged as questionable Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles after being limited in Friday's practice.

Impact Johnson was held out for Week 3 against the Broncos due to an ankle injury he sustained during practice leading up to that game. He was unable to practice Wednesday, but he was able to participate in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday to give himself a shot at playing Sunday. If Johnson can't play in Week 4, Trey Palmer would figure to serve as the primary punt returner, while the Bucs could call up a wide receiver like Sterling Shepard from the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ko Kieft - Questionable for Week 4 Kieft (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Kieft opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to an ankle injury he sustained in Week 3 against the Broncos. The 2022 sixth-round pick has given himself a chance at playing Sunday after practicing in a limited capacity Friday. If Kieft cannot play in Week 4, then rookie seventh-round pick Devin Culp would serve as the Bucs' No. 3 tight end behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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Mike Evans - Good to go Evans (knee/rest) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Evans didn't practice Friday, but the addition of 'rest' to his injury explanation suggests his absence was a matter of caution. Chris Godwin (neck) also avoided an injury designation, while No. 3 receiver Jalen McMillan is listed as doubtful after injuring his hamstring during Friday's practice.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin - Cleared to face Eagles Godwin (neck) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Neither does Mike Evans, whose absence from practice Friday was attributed to 'knee/rest'. Godwin was a limited participant throughout the week and should be ready for his usual workload come Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Bucky Irving - Status in question for Sunday Irving (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest versus the Eagles.

Impact Irving sandwiched a pair of limited practices around a DNP on Thursday due to a hamstring injury this week, leaving his status up in the air heading into the weekend. Through three games to start his career, the rookie fourth-rounder has been a regular in the Buccaneers offense, turning 30 touches into 182 yards from scrimmage. Irving's status won't be confirmed until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he's available he may continue to make inroads in Tampa Bay's backfield, which currently is led by Rachaad White and his 2.1-yards-per-carry average.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen McMillan - Listed as doubtful for Sunday McMillan (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact McMillan was injured in Friday's practice, which is never a good sign for a player's availability Sunday. If McMillan can't play -- which seems likely -- look for Trey Palmer to reclaim WR3 duties in Tampa Bay against Philadelphia. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin should continue to command the lion's share of targets from Baker Mayfield.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Calijah Kancey - Ruled out for Week 4 Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Kancey (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Kancey will miss his fourth straight game to open the 2024 campaign. Greg Gaines, William Gholston and Mike Greene will continue to soak up the reps along the interior of the Bucs' defensive line with Kancey and Vita Vea (knee) banged up.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Winfield Jr. - Out again for Week 4 Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Winfield (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The All-Pro safety will miss his third straight game after being injured in the Week 1 opener versus Washington. Jordan Whitehead and Christian Izien will continue to handle safety duties versus Philadelphia. The Bucs then have a short week ahead of a Thursday night date with the Falcons in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen McMillan - Hurts hamstring in practice McMillan injured his hamstring during Friday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Coach Todd Bowles referred to the injury as a "tweak", but McMIllan nonetheless figures to be added to the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles. Trey Palmer likely will fill in as the No. 3 WR if McMillan is inactive or limited.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE