Buccaneers' Daniel Grzesiak: Inks deal with Tampa Bay
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The Bucs signed Grzesiak to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
The linebacker was placed on the Bucs' practice-squad injured list with an undisclosed injury Dec. 31. Signed as an undrafted rookie out of Cincinnati last May, Grzesiak is still looking to make his regular-season NFL debut. He'll compete for a roster spot this upcoming offseason.
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Buccaneers' Jamel Dean: Done for rest of Sunday
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Dean (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's NFC wild-card game against the Commanders, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Dean was forced to exit the game in the second half versus Washington with a knee injury. It's unclear if he aggravated his previous knee injury or if he suffered a new one. In Dean's absence, Josh Hayes has taken over as one of Tampa Bay's starting cornerbacks.
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Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Active for wild-card round
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Winfield (knee) is active for Sunday night's NFC wild-card game against the Commanders.
Winfield will return to action Sunday after missing the team's final four games of the regular season with a knee injury. The safety will be a valuable addition to Tampa Bay's secondary versus Washington's impressive passing attack.
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Buccaneers' Logan Hall: Ready to go Sunday
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Hall (groin) is active for Sunday night's NFC wild-card game versus the Commanders.
Hall was nursing a groin injury at practice this week, but he'll now be ready to face Washington in the first round of the playoffs. The veteran defensive end compiled nine total tackles (six solo), including 2.5 sacks, over the team's final four regular-season games.
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Buccaneers' Jamel Dean: Active for wild-card round
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Dean (knee) is active for Sunday night's NFC wild-card game versus Washington.
Dean will give it a go Sunday after missing the team's regular-season finale against the Saints in Week 18 with a knee injury. The cornerback will be tasked with trying to slow down Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin, along with the rest of the Commanders' passing attack, in the wild-card round.
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Buccaneers' Mike Edwards: Ready to go for wild-card round
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Edwards (quadriceps) is active for Sunday night's NFC wild-card game against the Commanders.
Edwards was nursing a quad injury at practice this week, but he'll ultimately be able to give it a go in the first round of the postseason. The safety recorded six total tackles (four solo) over the final three games of the regular season.
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Buccaneers' Troy Hill: Won't return for wild-card game
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Hill (foot), who is on IR, has been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card matchup against Washington.
Hill landed on IR in early December due to a foot injury. He had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday but isn't ready to return to game action. Hill played a meaningful role in Carolina's secondary early in the campaign, but he hasn't logged a defensive snap -- largely due to injuries -- since joining the Buccaneers in mid-November.
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Buccaneers' Mike Edwards: Questionable to face Washington
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Edward (quadriceps) practiced in full Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC home wild-card round game against the Commanders.
Edwards strung together an LP/LP/FP series of practices this week, which seemingly gives him solid odds of being cleared to suit up for Sunday's home playoff game against Washington. He's dealing with a quadriceps injury, which was initially diagnosed as cramps, that forced him out of the Buccaneers' regular-season finale against New Orleans early.
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Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Questionable for wild-card round
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Winfield (knee) practiced in full Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's home NFC wild-card round game against the Commanders.
Winfield's knee injury forced him to miss the Buccaneers' final four games of the regular season, but he's now logged three consecutive full practice sessions. The standout safety appears to be trending in the right direction to suit up for Sunday's playoff game, with head coach Todd Bowles stating that Winfield is expected to play, per Brianna Dix of the team's official site.
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Buccaneers' Jamel Dean: Officially questionable
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Dean (knee) practiced in full Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's home NFC wild-card game against Washington.
Dean missed Tampa Bay's regular-season finale against the Saints due to a knee injury, but he managed an LP/LP/FP practice pattern heading into wild-card action. If the starting cornerback is cleared to suit up, he'll provide a notable boost for Tampa Bay's secondary versus Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. Head coach Todd Bowles said Dean is expected to play, per Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Returns to practice Thursday
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Smith (personal) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Smith did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough while attending to a personal matter, but he should be able to play in Sunday's NFC wild-card round game against Washington. The rookie third-round pick finished his first NFL regular season with 54 tackles (38 solo), seven pass defenses (including two interceptions) and three forced fumbles in 13 games.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Upgrades to full practice Thursday
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David (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
David was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough due to a knee injury he likely picked up during the Buccaneers' Week 18 win over the Saints, during which he played every defensive snap and finished with nine tackles (four solo) and one pass defense. Unless he suffers a setback over the next few days, David should be good to go against the Commanders in Sunday's NFC wild-card round clash. David posted 122 combines tackles in 17 regular-season games, which is the 11th time in his 13-year NFL career that he has recorded at least 100 tackles in a season.
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Buccaneers' Mike Edwards: Begins week limited
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Edwards (quadriceps) was listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report.
Edwards exited Week 18's win over the Saints early with what was originally reported as muscle cramps, but he appears to still be dealing with the effects of a quadriceps injury. More clarity on his status for Sunday's wild-card game against the Commanders should come as the week progresses.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Misses practice
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Smith (personal) did not practice Wednesday.
Due to Smith's absence being due to personal reasons, it remains to be seen how likely he is to suit up for Sunday's wild-card game against the Commanders. More clarity could be provided when Tampa Bay releases its next injury report Thursday.
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Buccaneers' Jamel Dean: Still tending to injury
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Dean (knee) was listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report.
Dean was unable to suit up for Week 18's matchup with the Saints, but his return to practice could have him trending in the right direction. He may need to ramp up his activity Thursday or Friday to solidify his chances of suiting up for Sunday's wild-card game against the Commanders.
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Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Returns to full session
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Winfield (knee) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Winfield missed the final four games of the regular season but had been practicing in limited fashion last week. His return as a full participant suggests the 26-year-old should be cleared to return Sunday against the Commanders, which would be a major boon for the Buccaneers' secondary.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Starts week limited
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David (knee) was listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report.
David played 100 percent of the Buccaneers' defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Saints. His limited status may be a case of maintenance as the 34-year-old linebacker and his teammates begin preparing for Sunday's wild-card game against the Commanders. However, his status will likely be worth monitoring Thursday and Friday to see if he can ramp up his activity level ahead of Sunday's playoff matchup.
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Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Likely returning to practice soon
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Coach Todd Bowles said that Winfield (knee) would have been a full participant at practice Wednesday had Tampa Bay not held a walk-through session instead, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Winfield missed the last four games of the regular season with a knee issue, but his coach's comments suggest he has a good chance to come back for the first round of the playoffs. The star safety's status will be more clear after the Buccaneers release their second official practice report of the week Thursday.
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Buccaneers' Troy Hill: Could be nearing return
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Hill (foot) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The veteran cornerback will now be able to practice with the team and is eligible to be activated to the 53-man roster before Sunday's wild-card game against the Commanders. If he doesn't garner active status versus Washington, Hill would still be eligible to return to action anytime over the next 21 days, if the Buccaneers remain successful in the playoffs.
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Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Sets new career best in sacks
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Vea recorded three tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Buccaneers' 27-19 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Vea finished the 2024 season with a new career high in sacks (7.0) thanks to Sunday's takedown of Spencer Rattler. The 2018 first-round pick also compiled the second-highest tackle total (42) of his career, and Vea figures to continue serving a critical pass-rushing and run-stuffing presence when the Buccaneers welcome in the Commanders for Sunday night's wild-card showdown.
