The Bucks announced their pick Wednesday. defensive tackle Ernest Brown IV returns from injured reserve. This opens up a 21-day practice window for Brown, in which he is eligible to practice and can be added to the 53-man roster at any time during that period.
Bucs DT Ernest Brown IV – Photo by Cliff Welch P/R
Brown was placed on injured reserve with a rib injury on September 6, just three days before the season opener when the Bucks defeated the Washington Commanders in Week 1. He previously played for the Rams and was added to the roster after training camp after signing a contract. He was previously with the 49ers, but is scheduled to be released in May.
Brown was expected to be part of the defensive tackle rotation, but Tampa Bay had to adjust quickly knowing Brown would miss at least four games.
Bucks DT Room on the Mend
The defensive tackle room could suddenly become healthier. Brown is expected to return within the next three weeks, according to Todd Bowles, and second-year starter Kariyah Kanci “had a chance” to play last week for Sunday’s game. It’s possible that Kanshi will make his own. Season debut against the Saints.
Bucs DT Logan Hall – Photo by Jeffrey Jones/PR
The Bucs also had good luck with star nose tackle Vita Vea, who was injured just before halftime in Week 2 and missed Week 3, but has since recovered well and has had a sack in each of the last two games. I am doing it.
Another pleasant surprise in Tampa Bay as of late is the emergence of Logan Hall. He has sacks in three of the past two games, leading the Bucks in sacks this season.
He seems to have further refined his pass rush moves and is able to create pressure in big situations. Lately, the inside defensive line has been doing a good job of chasing the quarterback while the edge rushers are still finding their footing.
Tampa Bay will soon face its toughest schedule and will need all of its best players.
