The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still chasing their first win of the season, and they are rolling out a rookie quarterback, Jalon Daniels, for his very first NFL start this Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. This team is absolutely fighting to get off the mat, and with Baker Mayfield ruled out, it is Daniels’ turn to try and spark something.
Big Names Are Back, But The QB Shuffle Is Real
The good news, if you can call it that for a team still looking for a W, is that they’ll have linebacker Yaya Diaby and wide receiver Chris Godwin back on the field. Diaby sat out Wednesday’s practice with calf and shoulder issues but was back on Thursday and full-go by Friday. Godwin, who was dealing with an ankle injury, also got back to a full workload Thursday and has no injury designation for the game. Getting key players back is always a boost, especially when you are trying to find that winning formula.
Who Else Is Out For Tampa Bay?
While Diaby and Godwin are cleared, the Bucs have a laundry list of guys who are out or questionable for Sunday’s matchup. Beyond Mayfield’s right thumb injury that took him out early in the week, they have ruled out linebacker Rueben Bain (groin, shoulder), tight end Ko Kieft (elbow), and cornerback Benjamin Morrison (quad). On top of that, they’ve got linebacker SirVocea Dennis (calf, personal), defensive lineman Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (ankle, foot), and cornerback Jacob Parrish (personal) all listed as questionable to play Green Bay. It is a tough spot, no doubt.
This Sunday, the Buccaneers need to pull it all together at home against the Packers. With a rookie under center and a few other key guys sidelined, getting that first win of the season is going to be a massive challenge. Let’s see if Daniels can surprise everyone and get them on the board.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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