Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles Gives Injury Update for 2 Injured Defensive Starters

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have to shuffle some things around on defense once again ahead of their matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt (52) and linebacker Anthony Nelson (98) and defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) react after a blocked field goal against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't escape from their 26-23 win over the Carolina Panthers unscathed.

The Bucs got a necessary win to move to 6-6 on the year and level things with the Atlanta Falcons, but they suffered three injuries during the game to starting players. Linebacker K.J. Britt and safety Mike Edwards both left the game with injuries, while quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a rough ankle injury after being stepped on by a Panthers player. Todd Bowles spoke to media on Monday, and he had an update for all three of those players.

Britt suffered a sprained ankle, per Bowles, so he'll be dealing with that for a bit — it's the same injury outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka suffered against the New York Giants. Edwards is set to get an MRI on his hamstring, which could be grim tidings, so the Bucs will hope that news comes back strong.

Todd Bowles gives an injury update — KJ Britt sprained his ankle, Mike Edwards is getting an MRI on his hamstring tomorrow and Baker Mayfield has a “sore leg.” #Bucs #GoBucs #Buccaneers pic.twitter.com/iCk9KgaDGV

— River Wells (@riverhwells) December 2, 2024

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Britt was replaced by linebacker J.J. Russell once he came out of the game. Tampa Bay's safety depth is razor thin, so Edwards, already subbing in for safety Jordan Whitehead, was replaced by defensive back Tavierre Thomas. Should the two be unable to play against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14, those two players would be the most likely to replace them.

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