TREY PALMER NEWS

Can't haul in only target Palmer failed to secure his only target in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact The second-year speedster was in on just 15 snaps (25 percent) during the narrow loss, surprising considering the absence of Mike Evans and unavailability of Jalen McMillan due to hamstring issues. Palmer had logged at least 25 snaps in each of the previous three games, making Sunday's downturn all the more noteworthy. With both Evans and McMillan potentially available for a Week 12 road matchup against the Giants following a Week 11 bye, Palmer could be headed for another minor role in that contest.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in OT loss Palmer secured two of four targets for 33 yards and returned two punts for 18 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

Impact Palmer generated modest production despite the Buccaneers' multiple wide receiver absences and his 49 percent snap share. The second-year wideout did record both of his catches on Tampa Bay's late-fourth-quarter game-tying drive, but he's yet to top three receptions or Monday's 33 yards in any contest heading into a Week 10 home matchup against the 49ers .

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in OT loss Palmer secured two of four targets for 33 yards and returned two punts for 18 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

Impact Palmer generated modest production despite the Buccaneers' multiple wide receiver absences and his 49 percent snap share. The second-year wideout did record both of his catches on Tampa Bay's late-fourth-quarter game-tying drive, but he's yet to top three receptions or Monday's 33 yards in any contest heading into a Week 10 home matchup against the 49ers .

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of catches in Week 8 loss Palmer brought in both targets for 29 yards and returned two punts for 31 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-26 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Palmer was in line for extended opportunity due to the absences of Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (IR-ankle), and he indeed logged 51 snaps (70 percent). However, Palmer's numbers left much to be desired, and he's still in search of his first 30+ yard showing of the campaign. The second-year speedster will be on the field plenty again during a Week 9 road matchup against the Chiefs next Monday night.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Should see more opportunity Sunday Palmer is in line for an increased role in the Buccaneers' passing attack beginning with Sunday's divisional matchup against the Falcons due to the absences of Mike Evans (hamstrin...

Impact Evans is expected to be sidelined through Tampa Bay's Week 11 bye while Godwin has been placed on season-ending injured reserve, meaning Palmer should be in for a multi-week boost in snaps and targets. The second-year wideout does have a solid amount of experience despite his relatively brief NFL tenure, having played in all 17 regular-season games and two postseason games as a rookie in 2023 and also appearing in five games thus far this season. Palmer has a modest 5-61-1 receiving line on nine targets in 2024, but he'll be poised for an immediate increase in opportunity while working as the projected No. 2 receiver alongside Jalen McMillan during Evans' absence.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal production against Ravens Palmer caught one of his three targets for 16 yards in Monday's 41-31 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Palmer was unable to get much going for fantasy purposes Monday, despite taking on a bit more of a prominent role with teammate Mike Evans (hamstring) exiting early in the first half of the contest. Palmer played the second-most offensive snaps (59) at wide receiver in the contest, but could only reel in one pass from quarterback Baker Mayfield. With Evans set to miss at least three weeks and Chris Godwin suffering what appears to be a season-ending ankle injury, Palmer will likely be called upon to play a more prominent role in Tampa Bay's passing attack, alongside fellow receivers Jalen McMillan and Sterling Shepard. Palmer and the Buccaneers are set to host the Falcons in Week 8.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Week 7 Palmer (concussion) is active for Monday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Palmer has suffered and recovered from two concussions over the last two months, missing Weeks 5 and 6 in the process. Even before his most recent absence, though, he gathered in only four of six targets for 45 yards and one touchdown in four appearances this season. Working in a receiving corps with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin doesn't leave much in terms of passes from QB Baker Mayfield for others, but Palmer at least will be back in action Monday, vying with Jalen McMillan and Sterling Shepard for looks behind the top duo.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Palmer (concussion) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Ravens, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Palmer logged his second consecutive practice with full participation, so presumably he just needs to clear concussion protocol in order to play. The second-year target has missed the past two games due to a concussion.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Palmer (concussion) was a full practice participant Friday.

Impact It's a sign of progress after limited participation Thursday, but he'll still need to clear concussion protocol to play in Monday's game against the Ravens, at which point Palmer likely would be the fourth or fifth WR on Tampa's depth chart.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Palmer (concussion) returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant.

Impact It's his first participation of any kind since entering concussion protocol during a Week 4 win over the Eagles. Palmer probably won't get much playing time on offense even if he returns for Monday's game against Baltimore, as he opened the season behind Jalen McMillan (hamstring) on the depth chart and may have since fallen behind Sterling Shepard as well.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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

No practice Palmer (concussion) didn't practice Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Palmer is on track to miss a second straight game due to the concussion he suffered Week 4 while filling in for Jalen McMillan (hamstring) as the No. 3 receiver. McMillan, meanwhile, was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, hinting at a chance to return this Sunday at New Orleans.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Palmer (concussion) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Palmer has yet to mix into drills since suffering a concussion Week 4 against the Eagles. With no visible progress through the protocol for head injuries, he may be in danger of missing a second game in a row Sunday at New Orleans, but he'll have two more sessions this week to attempt to get on a path to suiting up. Fellow WRs Jalen McMillan (hamstring) and Kameron Johnson (ankle) were limited Wednesday, giving them far better odds to be available this weekend behind starters Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Thursday Night Football Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Palmer (concussion) is ruled out for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Falcons, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' officia...

Impact Palmer entered the NFL's concussion protocol during Sunday's game against the Eagles, so he never seemed a likely candidate to gain full clearance on a short week. With Jalen McMillan (hamstring) also ruled out for Thursday, Tampa Bay could have to rely heavily on veteran wideout Sterling Shepard and Kameron Johnson (hamstring) to pick up slack behind starters Mike Evans (knee/calf) and Chris Godwin. Palmer and McMillan will both work to return to full health in time to take on the Saints in Week 6.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP again Palmer (concussion) was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Palmer is highly unlikely to play in Thursday's game at Atlanta, having entered concussion protocol during Sunday's win over the Eagles. He was filling in for Jalen McMillan (hamstring) as the No. 3 receiver, a role that then fell to Sterling Shepard. With McMillan also listed as a non-participant so far this week, Shepard may again join Mike Evans and Chris Godwin as a regular presence in three-wide formation.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as non-practice participant Palmer (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Palmer was forced out of Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a concussion, and given that the Buccaneers are on a short week, the wideout's status for Thursday's game against the Flacons is cloudy. With Jalen McMillan (hamstring) also banged up, the team's depth behind top WRs Mike Evans and Chris Godwin is currently taxed.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Baker Threads the Needle, Trey Palmer Catches TD | Eagles vs. Bucs Highlights QB Baker Mayfield throws a touchdown pass to WR Trey Palmer against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Diagnosed with concussion Palmer won't return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a concussion, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Palmer was serving as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wide receiver Week 4 with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) sidelined, but the former now will be subject to the protocol for head injuries in order to play again. With a short turnaround for Thursday's road matchup with the Falcons, Palmer will be hard-pressed to gain clearance from an independent neurologist for that contest. Kameron Johnson and Sterling Shepard will be the backup WRs behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin for the rest of Sunday's outing.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Slotting into No. 3 role Sunday Palmer is in line to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wideout Sunday with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) ruled out, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Palmer will be returning to the role he filled throughout his 2023 rookie campaign, when he furnished a 39-385-3 line on 68 targets over 17 regular-season games and added four receptions for 88 yards and another TD during Tampa Bay's two-game postseason run. The Nebraska product has been stuck behind McMillan since the start of this season, but he could stand to benefit from plenty of single coverage Sunday as the Eagles likely devote plenty of resources to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Slotting into No. 3 role Sunday Palmer is in line to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wideout Sunday with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) ruled out, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Palmer will be returning to the role he filled throughout his 2023 rookie campaign, when he furnished a 39-385-3 line on 68 targets over 17 regular-season games and added four receptions for 88 yards and another TD during Tampa Bay's two-game postseason run. The Nebraska product has been stuck behind McMillan since the start of this season, but he could stand to benefit from plenty of single coverage Sunday as the Eagles likely devote resources to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Blanked again in Sunday's loss Palmer failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 26-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact Palmer played on just 12 snaps from scrimmage overall (21 percent) and added another five on special teams. The second-year wideout saw 20 snaps on offense in the season-opening win over the Commanders, but he's only combined for one more than that over the previous two games. Palmer remains a fantasy afterthought for the time being in a No. 4 receiver role that hasn't facilitated any production thus far.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in Week 2 win Palmer wasn't targeted in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Palmer was in on just nine snaps from scrimmage in the narrow victory after having logged 20 plays on offense in Week 1. Rookie Jalen McMillan seems to have clearly surpassed Palmer for the No. 3 receiver role for the time being, essentially nullifying the latter's fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

One reception in Week 1 win Palmer brought in one of two targets for 19 yards in the Buccaneers' 37-20 win over the Commanders on Sunday. He also returned one punt for 15 yards.

Impact Palmer, who cleared concussion protocol before the game, logged a modest 20 snaps from scrimmage and 10 additional on special teams. Palmer's one reception proved productive, but he notably was in on 30 fewer offensive plays than new No. 3 wideout Jalen McMillan. Palmer figures to continue in a modest role during a Week 4 road battle against the Lions on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll in Week 1 Palmer (concussion) is active for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Commanders, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Palmer was able to practice in full all week, so the second-year wideout garnering active status was simply a matter of clearing league protocol for head injuries. With that box having been checked as well, Palmer is set to work in a reserve receiver role against Washington, potentially sharing No. 3 receiver snaps with rookie third-round pick Jalen McMillan.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Palmer (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington.

Impact Full practice participation Wednesday through Friday suggests Palmer is more likely than not to play, but concussion protocol means it isn't quite the same guarantee as with other injuries. In any case, he's expected to drop from third to fourth on the depth chart at wide receiver, having been usurped by rookie third-round pick Jalen McMillan this summer.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE