Buccaneers Rule Out Five Key Players for Falcons Game
Tampa Bay will face Atlanta without Antoine Winfield Jr., Luke Goedeke, Calijah Kancey, Jalen McMillan, and Trey Palmer due to injuries.
- The Buccaneers confirmed the absence of five players for Thursday night's NFC South game against the Falcons.
- All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr., right tackle Luke Goedeke, defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, and wide receivers Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer are sidelined.
- Head coach Todd Bowles noted the short week made it difficult for injured players to recover in time for the game.
- Goedeke and Kancey were seen at practice but did not fully participate, indicating they might have played if the game were on Sunday.
- Veteran Sterling Shepard is expected to take on a larger role at wide receiver, while Justin Skule will start at right tackle in place of Goedeke.
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