Overview
- Tampa Bay officially activated Kancey off injured reserve, making him available for Saturday’s game against Carolina.
- Corresponding moves included waiving rookie linebacker John Bullock and elevating veteran edge rusher Jason Pierre-Paul.
- The Buccaneers must beat the Panthers and need the Falcons to lose to the Saints to secure their postseason path.
- Kancey tore his pectoral in Week 2 against the Texans after early reports indicated the injury would end his season.
- His activation came after a 21-day practice window opened on December 24; he led the team with 7.5 sacks in 2024 despite missed time.