Overview

• Tampa Bay signed former Tennessee defensive back Will Brooks on August 18 to the 91-man preseason roster, adding a four-interception 2024 producer with special-teams experience.
• Rookie safety J.J. Roberts sustained a season-ending knee/leg injury during the August 14 joint practice with the Steelers, creating the roster opening.
• With Christian Izien viewed as a roster lock behind starters Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tykee Smith, reporting frames one remaining depth spot as a competition among Kaevon Merriweather, Rashad Wisdom, Shilo Sanders and now Brooks.
• Shilo Sanders has drawn scrutiny for missed tackles in preseason action despite earlier positive flashes, complicating his bid for a 53-man spot.
• Antoine Winfield Jr. is managing a lower-leg/hamstring issue and is expected to be ready for Week 1, and reports also note an oblique injury for defensive back Christian Izien.