The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have ruled out defensive lineman Calijah Kancey with a calf injury. He had been healthy most of the week but appeared on the injury report on Friday with a questionable listing.
It was downgraded to out on Saturday afternoon.
The Bucs will be without another defensive lineman when they kickoff their season on Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Defensive lineman Logan Hall is also out due to an ankle injury. Thus, the Bucs will be without two starting defensive linemen against the rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Daniels was drafted second overall by the Washington Commanders in April’s draft. He is also the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and is expected to bring a major spark to the Commanders’ offense. The Bucs already had their hands full with him, but now they will be in an even tougher situation.
As a result of these injuries, the team elevated Mike Green and C.J. Brewer from the practice squad.