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Lavonte David - Dressing for playoff opener David (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Though the Buccaneers activated David from injured reserve Saturday following a three-game absence, the team still designated him as questionable heading into the playoff opener. The designation was likely just a precaution in case David suffered a setback with his foot in pregame warmups, but his active status implies that didn't materialize. Expect David to step back into his usual starting role at inside linebacker, giving the Buccaneers a sure tackler in the middle as the team looks to slow down a potent Eagles rushing attack.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Bernard - Active for first time since Week 14 Bernard (hip/knee) is active for Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles.

Impact With his return from a pair of injuries now confirmed, Bernard is poised to make his first appearance since Week 14. He'll rejoin a Buccaneers backfield that is without Ronald Jones (ankle) and Leonard Fournette (hamstring), the latter of whom remains on injured reserve. Considering this reality, Bernard could be poised for more work than normal if Tampa Bay decides to lean on the passing attack, but Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Le'Veon Bell are around for early-down and goal-line work. On the season, Barner has recorded 23 catches (on 29 targets) and eight carries en route to 181 yards from scrimmage and three receiving touchdowns in 12 contests.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs inactives: Who's in, who's out for wild-card playoff game vs. Eagles? See who won’t be suiting up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Sunday’s wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles

JANUARY 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Photos: Bucs Arriving for Wild Card Game Against the Philadelphia Eagles View photos of the Buccaneers arriving for the game against the Philadelphia Eagles

JANUARY 16, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Countdown to Kickoff: Eagles-Bucs The Bucs are hoping to get key players back on both sides of the ball as they prepare for the Eagles powerful rushing attack and loaded defe...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

What it's like for Fox Sports cameras to keep track of Tom Brady, Bucs on game days Whether the Bucs are winning or losing, the game-day crew knows the future Hall of Famer’s performance is one story line that will feature p...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Buccaneers WR depth chart: Tyler Johnson, Breshad Perriman poised for increased roles with Chris Godwin out, Antonio Brown gone Chris Godwin is out and Antonio Brown has been released after his antics against the Jets. Here's what the Bucs have left at the receiver po...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What channel is Eagles vs. Buccaneers on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL wild-card game Here's a complete guide to watching the Eagles vs. Buccaneers wild-card game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full 2022...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Legend of 'Playoff Lenny': Revisiting Leonard Fournette's rise with Buccaneers on road to Super Bowl 55 In the 18 games going back to last year's wild-card round against Washington, Leonard Fournette has been one of the top running backs in the...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How long is Chris Godwin out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Buccaneers WR The Buccaneers will look to repeat as Super Bowl champions without the services of Chris Godwin.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What to Watch for in Sunday's N.F.L. Games The Eagles will try to run against the Buccaneers’ fearsome defense, before the 49ers and Cowboys square off and the Steelers contend with K...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Bucs vs. Philadelphia ' Wild Card Game Trailer Get ready as the Buccaneers kickoff the playoffs against Philadelphia during the Wild Card Matchup.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Giovani Bernard - Questionable for Sunday's game Bernard (hip/knee), whom the Buccaneers activated from injured reserve Saturday, is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup with the Eagles, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com r...

Impact Sidelined since Week 14 due to an MCL sprain in his knee and strained tendon in his hip, Bernard is closing in on a full recovery from the pair of injuries. His status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, and assuming he's active he'll likely serve as the pass-catching complement to Ke'Shawn Vaughn out of the Buccaneers backfield with Ronald Jones (ankle) out and Leonard Fournette (hamstring) still on IR. Aside from Bernard and Vaughn, Tampa Bay also has Le'Veon Bell and special teamer Kenjon Barner available at running back.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David - Listed questionable for Sunday David (foot) is questionable for Sunday against the Eagles, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact David was activated from IR on Saturday and it was expected he was going to be playing Sunday, and although he may still do so, it isn't a sure thing. The return of David would be a big boost to the Buccaneers' linebacker unit, as he is one of the leaders of their defense. If he can't suit up though, Kevin Minter would likely continue to start in his place.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ke'Shawn Vaughn - Set for bigger role Sunday Vaughn may share running back reps with Giovani Bernard (hip/knee) during Sunday's wild-card contest against the Eagles after the Buccaneers activated the latter from injured reser...

Impact Tampa Bay already ruled out Ronald Jones (ankle) for its postseason opener, and the team opted not to activate Leonard Fournette (hamstring) from IR on Saturday, meaning its top two options out of the backfield are unavailable. With Bernard back in the fold, he'll serve in at least a change-of-pace role, but Vaughn could be the preferred option on early downs, while Le'Veon Bell also is on hand. In 12 appearances this season, Vaughn racked up 36 carries for 180 yards and two touchdowns and also gathered in four of eight targets for 26 yards.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles Playoff History, Record & Stats Ahead of 2021-22 NFL Postseason The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the NFL Playoffs, drawing a Wild Card Round matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here's what you ne...

JANUARY 15, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

AP source: Vikings invite Hackett, 6 others for interviews

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JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kenjon Barner - Joins active roster The Buccaneers elevated Barner from their practice squad Saturday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Barner earned four carries as part of the active roster in Week 18 but recorded zero yards. He'll serve as depth in the backfield for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles since Ronald Jones (ankle) and Leonard Fournette (hamstring) will be unavailable.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Codey McElroy - Elevated from practice squad The Buccaneers elevated McElroy from their practice squad Saturday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact McElroy appeared in just two games during the regular season, but he'll join the active roster ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles. He's unlikely to play a significant role for Tampa Bay.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David - Activated from injured reserve The Buccaneers activated David (foot) from injured reserve Saturday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact David missed the final three games of the regular season due to a foot injury, but he'll be available for Sunday's wild-card matchup after returning to practice this week. Across his six appearances prior to his absence, the 31-year-old racked up 55 tackles (35 solo), a sack, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a pass defense.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Bernard - Off injured reserve The Buccaneers activated Bernard (hip/knee) from injured reserve Saturday, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

Impact The same can't be said for Leonard Fournette, who will miss a fourth contest in a row Sunday versus the Eagles with a strained hamstring. Bernard himself is putting an end to a four-game absence due to hip and knee injuries, and he'll join Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Le'Veon Bell as Tampa Bay's options out of the backfield with Ronald Jones (ankle) not able to play. On the season, Bernard has averaged 7.3 yards on his eight carries and hauled in 23 of 29 targets for 123 yards and three touchdowns in 12 appearances.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers RB Leonard Fournette not activated, unavailable vs. Eagles The Buccaneers will begin their playoff push without another one of their primary weapons. RB Leonard Fournette was not activated from inj...

JANUARY 15, 2022 • NFL.COM

Leonard Fournette - Won't play Sunday The Buccaneers didn't activate Fournette (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday, making him ineligible to play Sunday against the Eagles, Carmen Vitali of the team's official si...

Impact Despite optimism from coach Bruce Arians early in the week and the Bucs designating him for return from IR on Wednesday, Fournette's hamstring didn't test out well enough for him to get back on the active roster. With Ronald Jones (ankle) already ruled out for Sunday's wild-card matchup, Tampa Bay will rely on Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Giovani Bernard (hip/knee) -- who was activated from IR on Saturday -- and Le'Veon Bell out of the backfield in its postseason opener. Fournette's next chance to suit up will be in the divisional round if the Buccaneers happen to advance.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL playoffs: Super Wild Card Weekend injury updates ' Cardinals' J.J. Watt, Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette, Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster, more Super Wild Card Weekend kicks off Saturday with a pair of AFC Wild Card Games: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patr...

JANUARY 15, 2022 • NJ.COM

Raymond James Stadium Field Painted for Wild Card Week Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The official source of the latest Bucs headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday...

JANUARY 15, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM