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• Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Returning to action

  09/22/2024 • By RotoWire

  Hayes (ankle) is active Sunday against the Broncos. Hayes was unable to play in Week 2 against the Lions but is healed enough to suit up in Week 3. He'll add depth to the Buccaneers' secondary and help chip in on special teams.

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• Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Won't play Sunday

  09/13/2024 • By RotoWire

  Hayes (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports. Hayes was unable to practice both Wednesday and Thursday after sustaining an ankle injury during the Buccaneers' Week 1 win, so it's no surprise that he won't be suiting up Sunday. Expect Christian Izien and Tyrek Funderburk to see more work in Tampa Bay's secondary as Hayes continues to recover.

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• Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Forced out Sunday

  01/07/2024 • By RotoWire

  Hayes was forced out with a knee injury during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Hayes sustained a knee injury at some point during Sunday's action, and he was deemed doubtful to return before the end of the contest. It's unclear if the 24-year-old returned during the second half, which will leave his status up in the air as the Buccaneers now prepare to play in the wild-card round of the postseason after the team secured a spot as the NFC champions.

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• Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Full practice Wednesday

  12/21/2023 • By RotoWire

  Hayes (illness) was a full participant at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday. Hayes missed the team's 34-20 win over the Packers in Week 15 due to an illness, but he now looks to be ready to go for Sunday's matchup with Jacksonville. The 24-year-old will be back in his depth role at cornerback in Tampa Bay's secondary.

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• Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Late scratch Sunday

  12/17/2023 • By RotoWire

  Hayes (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers. Hayes was added to the Sunday injury report after picking up an illness and will miss his second game of the season. The rookie sixth-round draft pick has primarily played on special teams and has accumulated 14 tackles (eight solo) over 12 games.

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