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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Lose Two Starters to Injury in Game vs. Carolina Panthers

In a game they desperately need to win, the Bucs have already lost two defensive starters due to injury.

Collin Haalboom

Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt (52) runs out of the tunnel as they are introduced before the game Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt (52) runs out of the tunnel as they are introduced before the game Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not put their best foot forward in a game vs. Carolina that is crucial for their playoff aspirations.

To make matters worse, two defensive starters have been ruled out due to injury.

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Starting inside linebacker K.J. Britt went down with an ankle injury early in the game. Although he was initially ruled questionable to return, it has since been reported that Britt will not return to this football game. The severity of the injury remains unknown.

The Bucs have been absolutely ravaged by injury in their secondary all season long, which is a big reason why the team not only opted to bring back safety Mike Edwards, but inserted him into the starting lineup on Sunday even though he joined the Bucs just a couple weeks ago.

Unfortunately, Edwards was forced to leave the game vs. the Panthers due to a hamstring injury. Like Britt, he has also been ruled out for the remainder of the contest.

The Bucs haven't done themselves any favors in this critical game vs. the Carolina Panthers, but these injuries to starters on their defense certainly won't help their chances of correcting the issues that are plaguing them in this game.

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Collin Haalboom
COLLIN HAALBOOM

Prior to joining BucsGameday and Sports Illustrated, Collin's written content was provided through Bucs Banter, and NFL Draft Lounge. He is also the creator and host of the Bucs Banter Podcast. He is a graduate of the Communication Studies program at McMaster University, where he was also a varsity basketball player, and later an advanced scout. He lives with his wife and two children in Hamilton, ON. You can follow Collin on YouTube and Twitter.

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