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Jordan Whitehead injury vs. Giants: Latest news on Bucs S

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Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was ruled out of Tampa Bay’s Week 12 matchup against the New York Giants with a pectoral injury. Whitehead tackled Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito just short of the endzone and immediately left the field while grabbing his chest.

Jordan Whitehead’s injury update

 

How long will Jordan Whitehead be out?

We are unsure of his status at the time of posting this and don’t want to speculate. Whenever a clavicle injury is reported, and a player is reported out quickly it usually means that it could be broken.

When we know more after testing and the medical team updating the media, we will share it with you here on Bucs Wire.

Safety depth chart

Whitehead has started every game for the Bucs this year, though his play has been uneven at times. Secondary depth has been an issue all year, but Tampa Bay just signed Mike Edwards, who was drafted by the Bucs in 2019. He will likely replace Whitehead, who is playing next to Antoine Winfield Jr.

Bucs set franchise record for rushing TDs vs Giants

Buccaneers running back Rachaad White found his way into the end zone to get the Bucs a 30-0 lead and allowed the record to be set.

Coming off a bye week and on the heels of a four-game losing streak, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were looking to make a statement against the New York Giants and keep their playoff hopes alive.

With 3:45 remaining in the third quarter, Buccaneers running back Rachaad White found his way into the end zone to get the Bucs a 30-0 lead. White’s touchdown would mark the Buccaneers’ fourth rushing touchdown of the day.

With White’s 1-yard score, the Buccaneers would set a franchise record with four rushing touchdowns scored by a different player. Baker Mayfield, Bucky Irving, Sean Tucker, and White all found paydirt against the Giants through the first three-quarters of the game. As of this writing, the Buccaneers have just 77 yards on the ground combined between the four players who have scored rushing touchdowns.

The Buccaneers are the only team to accomplish such a feat this season and the first since the New York Jets did so in 2022.

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka injury vs Giants: Latest news on Bucs LB

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(This story was updated to add new information.)

Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka left Tampa Bay’s Week 12 matchup against the New York Giants with an ankle injury and is questionable to return. He was seen heading to the locker room with team trainers.

Joe Tyron-Shoyinka injury update

The team announced that the former Washington Husky will be out for the remainder of the game.

Bucs LB depth chart and situation

While Tryon-Shoyinka has started for the Bucs all year, he has not been particularly effective. He recorded just two sacks this season and one tackle in today’s game before exiting. The Bucs already utilize a heavy rotation of their outside linebackers, but Tryon-Shoyinka’s exit will only mean more opportunities for rookie Chris Braswell and veteran Anthony Nelson.

Will Mike Evans play this week? Injury updates for Bucs WR

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Mike Evans has been missing ever since he suffered a severe aggravation of a lingering hamstring injury. He had injured it initially in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints, but it went a step further after catching his 100th receiving touchdown in Week 7 against the Ravens.

Todd Bowles hinted that Evans may be coming back after the Bye Week, and we got an idea of his status during the Thursday injury report.

 Mike Evans injury update

On Wednesday, Evans was limited in practice but he did do some work which was a step forward. On Thursday, he was a full participant which leads everyone to believing we will see him return on Sunday against the Giants. Bowles shared that Evans was “trending” towards playing but quarterback Baker Mayfield gave the most reassuring news on his top target.

“From what I can see, good, and just [from] talking to him, he seems really positive about it. I mean, you guys know, Mike is a pro. He’s going to do everything he can to get back out there with us and fight for this team as we take it one game at a time.”

How long will Mike Evans be out?

Mike Evans is expected to play on Sunday against the New York Giants. Barring a major setback on Friday at practice, he should not miss any more time with this hamstring injury.

Bucs WR depth chart

  • Mike Evans
  • Trey Palmer
  • Jalen McMillan
  • Sterling Sheppard
  • Ryan Miller
  • Rakim Jarrett

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield comments on the health of Mike Evans

Evans has been dealing with a hamstring issue but coming out of the Bye Week, Baker Mayfield was asked about the health of his top target.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense is among the best in the NFL, but they are missing some key pieces. Mike Evans has been missing ever since he joined the 100-touchdown club in Week 7 of the season.

Evans has been dealing with a hamstring issue but coming out of the Bye Week, Baker Mayfield was asked about the health of his top target.

“From what I can see, good, and just [from] talking to him, he seems really positive about it. I mean, you guys know, Mike is a pro. He’s going to do everything he can to get back out there with us and fight for this team as we take it one game at a time.”

Evans was listed as being limited in practice on Wednesday, which is better than nothing. The offense has remained effective in his absence, but getting him back sooner rather than later is for the betterment of everyone.

The Bucs will need him if they hope to make a playoff run in the second half of their schedule.

Tampa Bay Bucs schedule: are the Bucs playing today? 

Is TEAM playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers be on the field today in Week 11 of the NFL schedule?

Following another loss, this time to the San Francisco 49ers, the Bucs are on a bye this week and will return to the field on November 24 against the New York Giants.

A game against the New York Giants could be exactly what the doctor ordered for the Bucs to turn things around. The offense has been firing on all cylinders despite the absence of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. However, Evans could potentially return after the Bye Week if he gets through a week of practice.

On defense, this could be the game for them to assemble a complete game finally.

The pass rush has been working well in recent weeks, and getting Mike Edwards mixed into the secondary could do wonders. Antoine Winfield Jr. will have plenty of chances to make a big play against Daniel Jones.

TEAM 2024 schedule

  • Sept. 8: Washington (W, 37-20)
  • Sept. 15: at Detroit (W, 20-16)
  • Sept. 22: Denver (L, 26-7)
  • Sept. 29: Philadelphia (W, 33-16)
  • Oct. 3: at Atlanta (L, 36-30 OT)
  • Oct. 13: at New Orleans (W, 51-27)
  • Oct. 21: Baltimore (L, 41-31)
  • Oct. 27: Atlanta (L, 31-26)
  • Nov. 4: at Kansas City (L, 30-24)
  • Nov. 10: San Francisco (L, 23-20)
  • Nov. 17: Bye Week
  • Record: 4-6

Bucs’ Tristan Wirfs placed on the latest cover of Sports Illustrated

In the latest edition of Sports Illustrated, the Bucs offensive tackle is on the cover as the team discusses the emergence of athletic offensive linemen. 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without Tristan Wirfs for a couple of weeks following his sprained MCL against the 49ers in Week 10. Despite his absence, he is making a special appearance from something he had been working on in weeks past.

In the latest edition of Sports Illustrated, the Bucs offensive tackle is on the cover as the team discusses the emergence of athletic offensive linemen.

Tristan Wirfs is on the cover alongside the New Orleans Saints’ Caesar Ruiz. They both are among the biggest but most athletic offensive linemen in the entire NFL. Wirfs has had a strong athletic profile going all the way back to high school, where he was a state champion wrestler and then became the anchor for the Iowa Hawkeyes in college.

That athletic profile and background led to him being one of the top prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft and eventually one of the best tackles in all of football.

 

Tristan Wirfs injury updates: Latest news on Bucs OT

Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs exited their game with the San Francisco 49ers with an apparent knee injury and is questionable to return

Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs exited their game with the San Francisco 49ers with an apparent knee injury and is questionable to return. A Niners defender was blocked into Wirfs’ knee while he was blocking defensive end Nick Bosa.

The Bucs training team assisted Wirfs off the field and saw him heading to the locker room. He was replaced by swing tackle Justin Skule, who started at right tackle earlier this season when Luke Goedeke was in the concussion protocol.

Wirfs is arguably the best player on Tampa Bay’s offense. According to Pro Football Focus, he has been locked down on the left side of the Bucs’ offensive line, allowing no sacks through nine games.

Justin Skule is a solid backup, but he faces one of the best edge rushers in the NFL in Bosa. Skule’s biggest struggles this season came against another superstar pass rusher, giving up five sacks to Aiden Hutchinson.

 

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield addresses the biggest problem the 49ers present

Look for Liam Coen to scheme in some passing plays that get the ball out quicker than normal as a result.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to get above .500 on Sunday when they snap their losing streak to the San Francisco 49ers. Baker Mayfield spoke to the media on Wednesday about the importance of the game and the issues their defense presents them.

“Pass rush – it starts up front. Obviously, [Nick] Bosa, unbelievable player, [we] have to know where he’s at and then you know, they brought in Leonard Floyd who’s a great player as well that has his own production. The way they rush the passer, they’re jetting up field, that’s their system – they teach those guys to rush straight up field and so [we] have to know that, have to be able to protect up front and get the ball out. . .”

Nick Bosa and Leonard Floyd have a combined 5.5 sacks on the season and 44 quarterback hurries between them. They generate a lot of pressure that can cause problems for the Bucs offense.

Look for Liam Coen to scheme in some passing plays that get the ball out quicker than normal as a result.

Todd Bowles shares injury update on Bucs wide receiver

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver room is limping through the season as they are down both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver room is limping through the season as they are down both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. In their place, quarterback Baker Mayfield has utilized tight end Cade Otton and wide receiver Jalen McMillan.

McMillan popped up on the injury report on Friday and then missed the Bucs’ Monday night matchup with the Chiefs. He was listed with a hamstring injury, and on Wednesday, Bucs coach Todd Bowles gave an update on his condition.

“It’s just aggravated. It took a turn for the worse Friday, and it didn’t get any better yet. We’re waiting to see how he feels.”

The Bucs injury report will drop on Wednesday, and we will know if he has practiced at all this week and in what fashion. If the team is without McMillan again against the 49ers in Week 10, look for Ryan Miller to remain on the active roster to have his roster spot.