Buccaneers' Rashad Wisdom: Won't suit up vs. Saints
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Wisdom (quadriceps) is out for Sunday's game versus New Orleans, River Wells of Sports Illustrated reports.
Wisdom will sit out his ninth consecutive game Sunday as he continues to recover from a quad injury he suffered in Week 4 versus the Eagles. Tampa Bay will have to continue to try to replace his production on special teams.
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Buccaneers' Benjamin Morrison: Looking likely to return Week 14
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Morrison (hamstring) logged a full practice Wednesday.
Morrison first hurt his hamstring back on Sept. 28 during a matchup against the Eagles. He missed the next two games, then played in four straight, but has missed Tampa Bay's past two contests. With a full practice under his belt to begin Week 14 prep, Morrison seems likely to return to action Sunday versus New Orleans as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks before then.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Six stops in win
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David compiled six total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Cardinals.
David was fourth on the team in takedowns in Week 13, securing at least six stops for the second straight game and seventh time in his last eight contests overall. The 35-year-old is now just 16 tackles short of posting his 12th campaign with 100-plus takedowns.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Fumble recovery in victory
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Smith recorded two total tackles (one solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 20-17 win over Arizona.
Smith was limited to a season-low two takedowns in Week 13, but he was able to secure his second fumble recovery of the year, picking up the loose ball after Logan Hall stripped Bam Knight in the third quarter. The safety has now registered 87 total tackles (52 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding 12 passes defensed, one of which is an interception, and two fumble recoveries over 12 contests this season.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Paces team in tackles in win
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Dennis recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 20-17 win over Arizona.
Dennis was able to pace the team in takedowns, crossing the double-digit threshold for the first time since Week 7. The linebacker has taken quite the leap in his third season with Tampa Bay, compiling a career-high 82 total tackles (53 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and four passes defensed, one of which is an interception, over 12 contests so far.
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Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Secures interception in win
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Winfield recorded seven total tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Cardinals.
Winfield finished second on the team in takedowns behind linebacker SirVocea Dennis (11), but his most notable play of the day came in the first quarter, picking off Jacoby Brissett on a pass intended for wideout Michael Wilson. The safety is now up to 63 total tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding six passes defensed, two of which are interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 12 games this season.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Cleared to play against Cards
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Nelson (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Nelson ended Week 13 prep with a full practice Friday, and he has done enough over the weekend and in pregame warmups to be given the green light to play Sunday. He saw his snap count on defense increase over the Bucs' last four games, but his playing time will likely take a hit due to the return of Haason Reddick (ankle/knee).
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Buccaneers' Jamel Dean: Will play Week 13
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Dean (hip) is active for Sunday's game against Arizona.
Dean missed the Buccaneers' last two games due to a hip injury. He has been cleared to return Sunday after ending the week with back-to-back full practices, which means Kindle Vildor will likely revert to a rotational role at corner in Week 13. Dean has posted 28 tackles (24 solo), six pass defenses (two interceptions and a pick-six) and two forced fumbles through nine regular-season games.
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Buccaneers' Haason Reddick: Will play agaisnt Arizona
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Reddick (ankle/knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Ankle and knee injuries prevented Reddick from suiting up for each of Tampa Bay's last four games, but the veteran edge rusher has been cleared to play Sunday against the team that selected him in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Reddick's return means less defensive snaps will be available for Anthony Nelson and Chris Braswell.
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Buccaneers' Haason Reddick: In line to return Sunday
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Reddick (ankle/knee), who is officially questionable for Sunday's game versus Arizona, is likely to suit up, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Reddick missed the Buccaneers' past four games due to the two injuries. He was able to log a pair of limited practices this week before practicing fully Friday, setting up his likely return to the lineup Sunday. Reddick recorded 16 tackles,1.5 sacks and one pass defensed over seven games prior to getting hurt.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Questionable to play vs. Cards
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Nelson (ribs) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
After missing practice Wednesday with the rib injury, Nelson managed a limited practice Thursday and upgraded to full participation Friday. He's trending in the right direction, but if there's a setback before Sunday's game, 2024 second-rounder Chris Braswell might benefit in terms of playing time on the edge in Week 13.
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Buccaneers' Jamel Dean: Questionable vs. Cardinals
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Dean (hip) is questionable for Tampa Bay's matchup versus the Cardinals on Sunday, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.
Dean was a full participant in Thursday's practice but will still carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup. The 29-year-old sat out the team's Week 12 loss to the Rams but has a chance to make his return against Arizona.
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Buccaneers' Rashad Wisdom: Won't return Sunday
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Wisdom (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
The UTSA product was a full participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but it now appears he's not ready for in-game action just yet. Expect Kaevon Merriweather to operate as the Buccaneers' top reserve free safety while Wisdom remains sidelined Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Returns to practice Thursday
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Nelson (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Nelson has been working through a rib injury during Week 13 prep, but his ability to return to practice Thursday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a sign that the 2019 fourth-rounder is trending in the right direction. Nelson's practice participation Friday will provide more clarity on his status heading into Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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Buccaneers' Jamel Dean: Upgrades to full practice Thursday
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Dean (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Dean missed the Buccaneers' last two games due to a hip injury, but his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he is on track to return Sunday against the Cardinals. With Dean back in the mix, less defensive snaps will be available in the Bucs' secondary for Kindle Vildor and Benjamin Morrison (hamstring).
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Buccaneers' Haason Reddick: Limited practice Wednesday
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Reddick (ankle/knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Reddick has been sidelined for four consecutive games due to a pair of ankle and knee injuries, but his ability to practice in any capacity to open the week is a step in the right direction. The linebacker will have two more chances to build off Wednesday's effort and log a full practice ahead of Sunday's contest against Arizona.
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Buccaneers' Benjamin Morrison: Limited practice Wednesday
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Morrison (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Morrison was unavailable for the team's 34-7 loss to the Rams in Week 12 due to a hamstring injury. His ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday is a positive sign, and he'll have two more opportunities to log a full practice before Sunday's contest against Arizona.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: No go for practice
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Nelson (ribs) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.
Nelson recorded three total tackles (two solo) in Sunday night's 34-7 loss to the Rams, and he may have picked up a ribs injury in the process. The linebacker will have two more opportunities to practice prior to the team's matchup with the Cardinals on Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Jamel Dean: Limited to open week
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Dean (hip) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Dean was unable to play in Week 12 against the Rams due to a hip injury, so his ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday is a good sign. The cornerback will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Registers seven stops in Week 12
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Dennis posted seven tackles (three solo) during the Buccaneers' 34-7 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Dennis played every single defensive snap for a fourth consecutive game (and fifth time this season), and he finished Sunday's game with the third-most tackles on the Buccaneers behind Lavonte David and Antoine Winfield (eight each). Dennis has recorded at least seven stops in seven of 11 regular-season games, and he is up to 71 tackles (45 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and four pass defenses (one interception) on the year.
