After missing him heavily in Weeks 2 and 3, the Bucs are certain to have right tackle Luke Goedeke back for Sunday’s Week 4 game against the Eagles at Raymond James Stadium. It was. Goedeke appeared to be progressing well all week, but manager Todd Bowles said Friday that the third-year pro must clear concussion protocol before returning to action against Philadelphia. spoke.
Well, on Saturday the Bucks I have bad news on that front.. The team announced Goedeke has been demoted to questionable status and will miss Sunday’s game. He remains in concussion protocol and will miss his third straight game.
This is a tough blow for Tampa Bay, as the offense has really been without Goedeke for the past two games. Justin Skule is filling in at right tackle, and although Bowles mentioned the possibility of a “rotation” at the position before last Sunday’s game, Skule played all 57 of the Bucs’ offensive snaps. Participated in.
He will be in town again on Sunday against the Eagles.
Bucks add another key player to Week 4 injury report
Goedeke’s news wasn’t the only concern for Tampa Bay on Saturday afternoon, as the team also announced it had added running back Rashard White to the Week 4 injury report. White has been suffering from an illness and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s contest. A match against the Eagles.
White’s condition is especially concerning given the fact that rookie running back Bucky Irving is also in doubt for the game after suffering a hamstring injury this week. Irving said he is OK to play in the game, but his participation in Friday’s practice was still limited and his injury designation was carried over to the weekend.
Of course, there’s still a good chance that either White or Irving (or both) could suit up and carry the load in Tampa Bay’s backfield in Week 4. But if either is limited, that could mean a second-year job backing up Sean Tucker, who had an impressive preseason.
Either way, offensive coordinator Liam Cohen is hopeful that his stable of running backs can get his game on the ground better than it was in the first three games of the 2024 season.
Bucks announce two practice squad promotions for Week 4
The last news from Tampa Bay on Saturday afternoon was two practice squad promotions. The Bucs are adding punter Trenton Gill and wide receiver Sterling Shepard for the matchup against the Eagles.
Gil’s promotion is notable as third-year punter Jake Camarda has struggled in the preseason and is off to a slow start this season. Todd Bowles was asked this week whether Camarda’s problem is with airtime or distance, and the head coach said it’s both.
“Sometimes it’s a little bit of both,” Bowles said. “Sometimes he can boom. Sometimes he’s inconsistent. He’s got to be more consistent.”
Camarda averaged a meager 39.8 net yards in three games, and Gil was called up to Tampa Bay’s practice squad on Tuesday. The Bucks certainly won’t have both punters active on Sunday, but it’s something to keep an eye on before the game.
Shepard’s promotion is likely due to a late addition to the injury report on Friday. Rookie wide receiver Jalen McMillan I pulled my hamstring in the last practice of the week.and entered the weekend with his nomination for Sunday’s game in “questionable” status.
Shepard, a veteran who was signed this offseason after eight seasons with the Giants, also played in just four games, being elevated from the practice squad for last Sunday’s game against the Broncos.