Tampa Bay Buccaneers confirm status of two of their biggest names for Sunday's matchup with Las Vegas Raiders
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have arguably their two biggest names available on Sunday when they face the Las Vegas Raiders. WR Mike Evans and OT Tristan Wirfs both practiced on Friday for the first time this week in limited fashion and have no game status designation on the final practice report of the week, […]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have arguably their two biggest names available on Sunday when they face the Las Vegas Raiders.
WR Mike Evans and OT Tristan Wirfs both practiced on Friday for the first time this week in limited fashion and have no game status designation on the final practice report of the week, meaning they're good to go for Sunday.
Evans, who is reportedly now dealing with a calf injury in addition to the lingering hamstring injury that kept him out for several weeks, missed the first two days of practice before getting back on the field at One Buc Place on Friday. It appeared as though he was heading for a game status designation, but that turned out to not be the case.
Wirfs has been hobbled with foot and knee issues that likewise sidelined him Wednesday and Thursday, but the Bucs will have their full complement of linemen available against Maxx Crosby and the Raiders' defensive front.
Other notable points of the report include Baker Mayfield being cleared to go after a full week of practice, as expected. RB Bucky Irving got back on the practice field on Friday, but he's listed as questionable for the game.
The Bucs did see three players pop up on the report on Friday for different reasons. Lavonte David was rest/maintenance related. However, DB Josh Hayes and LB J.J. Russell both suffered hamstring injuries and are both listed as questionable for the game. Russell is particularly concerning, give LB K.J. Britt has been ruled out for Sunday with an ankle injury.
The Bucs and Raiders get underway on Sunday at 1:00 pm ET from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 14 playoff picture: Bucs earn a great reward on Sunday
The Bucs are in a solid place after a rough stretch before the bye week
