Overview
- Tucker was listed on the Buccaneers’ injury report with a hamstring and missed Wednesday’s practice before appearing in a limited way during Thursday’s media session.
- Head coach Todd Bowles called Tucker a “game-time decision,” indicating the team may not make a final availability call until close to kickoff.
- The Bucs have healthy alternatives in Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell, which reduces pressure to rush Tucker back from hamstring rehab.
- Former undrafted rookie Josh Williams has moved up the depth chart and could be temporarily elevated from the practice squad; NFL rules allow up to three such elevations before a roster move is required.
- Tucker took about a $1 million pay cut this offseason to stay with Tampa Bay, a move that followed the team’s offseason commitment to Kenneth Gainwell and signaled a smaller role for Tucker this season.