Buccaneers' Jamel Dean Placed on Injured Reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face a defensive setback as cornerback Jamel Dean is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Jamel Dean, a starting cornerback for the Buccaneers, has been placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury sustained in Week 6.
Dean's absence is expected to last at least four weeks, impacting Tampa Bay's already struggling pass defense, ranked 29th in the league.
With Dean out, rookie cornerback Tyrek Funderburk and Zyon McCollum are expected to see increased roles in the Buccaneers' secondary.
The Buccaneers have also placed rookie wide receiver Kameron Johnson on injured reserve with an ankle injury, further depleting their roster.
Defensive lineman Earnest Brown IV has been activated from injured reserve, and punter Trenton Gill has been elevated from the practice squad to address team needs.