The Bucs had been already going to be down a few gamers alongside the line of defense heading into Week 1, however apparently the hits maintain coming in a foul means. Because the harm report happened for the Bucs, second 12 months beginning defensive deal with Calijah Kancey was placed on the listing with a calf harm and his standing for Sunday is questionable.
Kancey was not on the harm in any respect through the week when it got here out on Wednesday and Thursday. He was additionally seen at apply on Friday and was at the least listed as a restricted participant. Nevertheless, the truth that it’s a calf harm makes it really feel like some deja vu from a season in the past.
Bucs Defensive Line Probably Takes But One other Massive Hit
Final 12 months as a rookie, Kancey suffered a calf harm on one of many first days of coaching camp, forcing him to overlook the entire preseason. Kancey got here again briefly for Week 1 in opposition to the Vikings, be aggravated the harm early and missed the subsequent three video games.
Bucs DT Calijah Kancey – Picture by: Cliff Welch/PR
This 12 months, Kancey acquired much more taking part in time in coaching camp, however did miss a while with a knee harm. This was not a serious concern and he was anticipated to be able to go for Week 1 in opposition to the Commanders. Kancey is poised for a giant season in 12 months two of his profession after a full coaching camp and additional chemistry with Vita Vea lining up subsequent to him.
It’s a giant concern for the Bucs on a number of fronts. For starters, Kancey is among the greatest defensive linemen on the staff and the group was constructed round him and Vea. With Logan Corridor already dominated out, which means probably two starters are in jeopardy of lacking the sport if Kancey can’t go. The opposite concern is the depth at line of defense espeically afyter backup defensive deal with went on injured reserve.
That leaves Vea, Will Gholston, Greg Gaines and Ben Stille within the group. Stille simply confirmed as much as Tampa on Friday and has a number of catching as much as do with the playbook. This all however ensures that the Bucs elevate both C.J. Brewer, Mike Greene or probably each gamers given the circumstance. It’ll be a scorching afternoon on Sunday because the Bucs attempt to chase down rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, so the rotation of all of the defensive linemen might be essential.
Bucs WR Trey Palmer – Picture by: Cliff Welch/PR
One other Bucs Participant Questionable
Calijah Kancey wasn’t the one Bucs participant listed as questionable on Friday. Huge receiver Trey Palmer additionally had the questionable label on the harm report as he’s coping with a concussion. Palmer wore a non-contact jersey throughout Monday’s bonus apply however upgraded to carrying a daily jersey for the remainder of the week.
The excellent news is that Palmer practiced in full and was seen catching punts. He’s anticipated to be the beginning punt returner for the Bucs with Kameron Johnson and Jalen McMillan backing him up.
Bucs Damage Report – Friday
DT Logan Corridor – foot – didn’t take part – outDT Calijah Kancey – calf – restricted – questionableWR Trey Palmer – concussion – full participant – questionableLB Lavonte Davis – relaxation – limitedOLB Yaya Diaby – ankle – full participantILB SirVocea Dennis – shoulder – full participantWR Mike Evans – relaxation – limitedCB Tyrek Funderburk – foot – full participantCB Josh Hayes – hip – full participantK Chase McLaughlin – stomach/sickness – full participantS Kaevon Merriweather – knee – full participantILB J.J. Russell – ribs – full participantOT Justin Skule – stomach – full participantOLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka – shoulder – full participantS Jordan Whitehead – quadriceps – full participant
Commanders Damage Report – Friday
QB Marcus Mariota – chest – didn’t take part – outDT Jer’Zhan Newton – foot – restricted – doubtfulOT Brandon Coleman – shoulder – full participantDE Clelin Ferrell – knee – full participantDE Dante Fowler – knee – full participantDT Daron Payne – again – full participantOT Trent Scott – knee – full participant
