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Jordan Whitehead
Could miss rest of season
Whitehead may have suffered a torn pectoral Sunday that would end his season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Cade Otton
No. 2 option for Mayfield on Sunday
After operating as the Bucs' top pass catcher for the past three games, Otton will likely revert to quarterback Baker Mayfield's second option against the Giants on Sunday due to the return of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Mike Evans
Expected to start Sunday
Head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Evans, who's missed the last three games with a hamstring injury, will start Sunday against the Giants "as long as he's healthy and fresh," Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Baker Mayfield
Excited about Evans' return
Mayfield is encouraged by what he saw from wideout Mike Evans -- who has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury -- in Wednesday's practice and is excited about the prospect of the receiver's potential return Sunday against the Giants, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
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Mike Evans
Trending toward playing Sunday
Head coach Todd Bowles said that Evans, who has missed Tampa Bay's last three games due to a hamstring injury, is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Giants, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Chris Godwin
Likely to remain with TB
The Buccaneers should be able to re-sign Godwin this offseason given their cap situation, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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Baker Mayfield
Getting help after Week 11 bye
Mayfield will receive a boost in the passing game following the Buccaneers' Week 11 bye, as Mike Evans aims to return from a hamstring injury for Week 12 against the Giants on Sunday, Nov. 24, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Mike Evans
Aiming for Week 12 return
Evans, who has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury, told reporters Saturday that he is hopeful to return following the Buccaneers' Week 11 bye, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Chris Godwin
Could be back for postseason
Godwin is aiming to return during the postseason, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.
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Cade Otton
May benefit from Evans' snap count
While Mike Evans does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Ravens, the All-Pro wideout could be on a snap count while working through a hamstring injury, which could mean more targets in the passing game for Otton, Michael Baca of NFL.com reports.
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Sterling Shepard
Should see heavy snap count Monday
Shepard could be the Bucs' de facto No. 2 wide receiver for Monday's game against the Ravens if Mike Evans operates on a snap count while playing through a hamstring injury, Michael Baca of NFL.com reports.
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Trey Palmer
Set to reclaim WR3 duties Sunday
Palmer is set to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wideout behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin due to Jalen McMillan being listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles with a hamstring injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Sean Tucker
Could be thrust into larger role
Tucker may see a significant uptick in offensive snaps due to both Rachaad White and Bucky Irving being listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Chris Godwin
Second on team receiving TD list
Godwin took sole possession of second place on Tampa Bay's all-time receiving touchdown list by catching his 35th touchdown in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Commanders.
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Bucky Irving
Most productive rookie back?
Dan Graziano of ESPN believes Irving could be the most productive rookie running back in 2024.
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Cody Thompson
Earns roster spot in projection
Jenna Laine of ESPN.com lists Thompson as one of six wide receivers to make the Buccaneers' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp.
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Kyle Trask
Likely in line for No. 2 job
Trask appears to have locked up the Buccaneers' No. 2 quarterback job over John Wolford with his performance in Tampa Bay's preseason finale against the Dolphins on Friday night.
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Chase Edmonds
On roster bubble
Edmonds is in danger of not making the Buccaneers' roster after being unable to practice throughout training camp due to an undisclosed injury, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Yaya Diaby
Suffers ankle sprain Thursday
Diaby was carted off the field during Thursday's practice with what was subsequently diagnosed as a high-ankle sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Tristan Wirfs
Snags sought-after extension
Wirfs and the Buccaneers came to agreement on a five-year, $140 million extension Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Tristan Wirfs
Progress in contract talks
Wirfs has been a limited participant during training camp as he seeks a contract extension, but he's encouraged by the progress that's been made on a new deal, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Baker Mayfield
Pushing harder despite new deal
Mayfield, who signed a three-year, $100 million contract with the Buccaneers this offseason, feels just as driven now that he knows he has a long-term future with the team, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
Critical season ahead
Tryon-Shoyinka is facing a critical season in 2024 after the Buccaneers declined to exercise his fifth-year option earlier this offseason, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.
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Baker Mayfield
More settled heading into 2024
During an appearance on the "Mike Calta Show" on Thursday, Mayfield relayed his happiness in the stability of the Bucs heading into 2024, saying "I couldn't be happier with the way it worked out...I'm so excited to be heading into another season with these guys," Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.
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Chris Godwin
Set for more work in slot
Godwin will play primarily in the slot in 2024, according to Dan Pompei of The Athletic.
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