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• Buccaneers' Payne Durham: May have bigger role Sunday

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Durham could have an expanded role Sunday in Dallas with Cade Otton (knee) listed as doubtful for the contest, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports. More snaps for Durham may not result in an expanded role in the passing game, as he's earned just two targets in 13 games this season. Position mates Ko Kieft and Devin Culp, a rookie seventh-round pick, haven't been targeted at all, though, so Durham at least should be an option for QB Baker Mayfield considering the workload he likely will be taking on. In 26 appearances as a pro to date, Durham has a 7-92-0 line on nine targets, which is good for a 77.8 percent catch rate and 10.2 YPT.

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• Buccaneers' Payne Durham: Blanked again in Week 15 win

  6D ago • By RotoWire

  Durham did not draw a target across 30 snaps in the Buccaneers' 40-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday. Durham's snap count was his second highest of the season, but he went without a single pass from Baker Mayfield for the third straight game. The second-year tight end, who has just two catches all season, remains a complete nonfactor on offense despite serving as Cade Otton's direct backup.

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• Buccaneers' Payne Durham: Making return Week 8

  10/27/2024 • By RotoWire

  Durham (calf) is active Sunday for a matchup against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports. Durham missed Week 7 due to a calf issue, but he was able to log a full practice Friday after beginning the week with a DNP. The tight end entered the weekend deemed questionable for Sunday, but he'll be able to suit up against Atlanta. Durham has only one catch on one target for eight yards through six games in a backup role, but there's a chance he could be utilized more in the passing game with Tampa Bay's top wideouts -- Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (ankle) -- both out of action.

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• Buccaneers' Payne Durham: Could play Sunday

  10/25/2024 • By RotoWire

  Durham (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. Durham missed the Buccaneers' Week 7 loss to the Ravens due to a calf issue, but he was able to log a full practice session Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up Sunday. However, if Durham can't play through his calf issue in Week 8, expect Ko Kieft to serve as Tampa Bay's No. 2 tight end behind Cade Otton.

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• Buccaneers' Payne Durham: Practices Thursday after all

  10/24/2024 • By RotoWire

  Durham (calf) was a limited practice participant Thursday. Durham was unable to play Monday against the Ravens due to a calf injury, which kept him off the practice field Wednesday. He was initially spotted on the sidelines during Thursday's session, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports, but Durham managed to upgrade his practice participation, albeit in a limited capacity. Durham will have one more chance Friday to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's NFC South clash against the Falcons.

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