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Rachaad White
Run atop depth chart continues
White is expected to remain Tampa Bay's starting running back for Week 8 against the Saints, as head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Bucky Irving will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a foot injury, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Emeka Egbuka
No. 1 receiver for Week 8, beyond
Egbuka is set to operate as the Buccaneers' No. 1 receiver in Sunday's Week 8 road matchup against the Saints and could log multiple games in that role due to injuries to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Tez Johnson
Elevated role will continue
Johnson should continue to serve as one of the Buccaneers' primary receivers in Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Saints due to Chris Godwin and Mike Evans already being ruled out, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Jalen McMillan
Improving but no return timetable
McMillan, who's been on injured reserve all season due to a preseason neck sprain, is improving but remains without a return timetable, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Bucky Irving
Week 8 absence confirmed
Irving, who's missed the last three games due to foot and shoulder injuries, is already confirmed for a fourth consecutive absence in Week 8 against the Saints, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Chris Godwin
Already ruled out for Sunday
Godwin, who's missed the last two games due to a fibula injury, will not play in Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Saints, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Mike Evans
Could return before end of season
Evans, who suffered a broken collarbone in Monday night's loss to the Lions, was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, but there is hope he can return before the end of the season, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Baker Mayfield
Extension talks on hold
The Buccaneers will wait to engage in extension talks with Mayfield until after the 2025 season, Dianna Russini of The Athletic relays.
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Rachaad White
Could start again Week 6
White could make a second straight start at running back for the Buccaneers in Week 6 against the 49ers, as Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Bucky Irving is likely to remain sidelined against San Francisco after sitting out Tampa Bay's Week 5 win over the Seahawks.
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Bucky Irving
Consecutive missed practices
Irving missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to foot and shoulder injuries, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
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Bucky Irving
Uncertain for Week 5
Irving is dealing with a foot or ankle injury and his status for Week 5 against the Seahawks is uncertain, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Bucky Irving
Getting boost in rushing attack
Irving and the Buccaneers offense will receive a boost against the Eagles on Sunday with left tackle Tristan Wirfs set to return from a knee injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.
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Tez Johnson
Larger role sans Evans?
Johnson could see a larger role in the Bucs' offense against the Eagles on Sunday due to the absence of Mike Evans.
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Chris Godwin
Pitch count for 2025 debut
Godwin is expected to make his 2025 debut against the Eagles on Sunday and will likely operate on a snap count, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Sterling Shepard
Good chance to remain involved
Shepard, who's posted an 11-153-0 line on 15 targets over the first three games of the season, has a good chance of remaining the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver for several more games due to Mike Evans' projected absence because of a hamstring injury, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Chris Godwin
Week 4 debut in play
Godwin, who's been out since Week 8 of last season due to a dislocated ankle and subsequent surgery, could make his season debut in Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Mike Evans
Trending down for Week 4 and beyond
Evans, who exited the Week 3 win over the Jets with a hamstring injury, is in line to miss up to four weeks, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Emeka Egbuka
Bucs' WR1 for Week 4?
Egbuka could be the Buccaneers' top wideout for their Week 4 clash against the Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 28 if Mike Evans is unable to play due to a hamstring injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.
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Chris Godwin
Another absence confirmed
Godwin, who is still recovering from an ankle dislocation he suffered last season, has been officially ruled out for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Jets, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Sterling Shepard
Could see expanded role Sunday
Shepard may be primed for more opportunity in Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Jets because of Emeka Egbuka's uncertain availability due to hip and groin injuries, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Baker Mayfield
Could be down receiver Sunday
Mayfield is facing the prospect of playing Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Jets without No. 2 receiver Emeka Egbuka, who's dealing with hip and groin injuries, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Emeka Egbuka
Iffy for Week 3
Egbuka is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Jets due to his hip and groin injuries, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Baker Mayfield
Running out of O-linemen
Mayfield will play Sunday's Week 3 game against the Jets without three-fifths of his starting offensive line, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Emeka Egbuka
Expected to return to practice
Egbuka, who is managing hip and groin injuries, is expected to practice Thursday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Emeka Egbuka
Misses practice Wednesday
Egbuka did not practice Wednesday due to hip and groin injuries, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
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