The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be very healthy on Sunday, but there is one player who is missing from action after a midweek setback kept him from practicing.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media on Monday and announced that Buccaneers defensive back Tykee Smith, who served as Tampa Bay’s nickel corner this season, will be out with a knee injury . The team usually sees Christian Izien fill that role in his place, so he can start in his old stomping grounds in New York.
Additionally, Bowles revealed that tackle Tristan Wirfs, who sprained his MCL against the San Francisco 49ers, will be a game-time decision against the New York Giants. Wirfs had a week off for treatment and rehabilitation, and Todd Bowles said they’ll see how he feels come game time.
Tykee Smith is the only player ruled out for Sunday, according to Todd Bowles. He says Tristan Wirfs will go “until Sunday.” #Bucs #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/P3Q1s10BW0
– River Wells (@riverhwells) November 22, 2024
Other players who have appeared on the injury report at various times – CB Zyon McCollum (hamstring), CB Troy Hill (ankle) and DT Greg Gaines (foot) – appear ready to play. CB Jamel Dean and WR Mike Evans, both dealing with hamstring injuries, are expected to play, with Dean set to come off injured reserve and be activated to the active roster before Sunday’s game.
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