The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are shuffling their roster ahead of a crucial divisional game against the New Orleans Saints.
The Buccaneers are heading to the Big Easy early, and when they do, they’ll bring a (slightly) old face into the big room. Greg Auman of FOX Sports reported Monday that WR Tanner Knue is back with the Bucs, rejoining the practice squad. Additionally, a Bucs pass rusher is headed to injured reserve – Markees Watts will go to IR, and Cody Thompson is also headed to injured reserve from the practice squad.
Tanner Knue is back with the Bucs. The receiver was signed to the practice squad. OLB Markees Watts is headed to injured reserve and will miss at least the next four games. Cody Thompson joins injured reserve from practice squad.
– Greg Auman (@gregauman) October 7, 2024
Watts will miss at least the next four games, making him unavailable as a special teams player for the Buccaneers. Watts played exactly 50% of Tampa Bay’s special teams stats, so the Bucs will need to find a way to replace him on that front.
Tampa Bay’s wide receiver depth has taken a big hit lately, and this latest development makes the situation even more difficult. Thompson’s injury, likely suffered against the Atlanta Falcons, is an understandable catalyst for bringing back Knue — Tampa Bay players Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer were both injured last week, so veteran WR Sterling Shepard has took their place.
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