The Bucs’ injury concerns worsened. The team announced today that cornerback Jamel Dean and wide receiver Cameron Johnson have both missed all games and will be placed on injured reserve. This week’s practice.
These moves were expected after Johnson suffered an ankle injury in Week 5 against the Falcons and Dean left with a hamstring injury in Week 6 against the Saints. These measures will prevent both players from playing for at least four weeks. Recent updates to how injured reserve trades allow teams to bring back up to eight players during the season.
Bucks activate DL Ernest Brown IV and promote P Trenton Gill
Bucs DT Ernest Brown IV – Photo by Cliff Welch/PR
In a corresponding move, the Bucs reactivated defensive lineman Ernest Brown IV from injured reserve this season, making him the first of eight reactivated players this season. Brown had a great preseason. five pressures 6 tackles on 86 snaps in 3 games. He was competing with C.J. Brewer for the team’s sixth defensive lineman and 53rd spot on the active roster. He initially won the job but was then placed on IR almost immediately. Brewer has since earned a spot on the active roster.
Tampa Bay’s defensive line is now at full strength after at one point losing Brown, Vita Vea and Kariyah Kanci, forcing the Bucs to sign Ben Still from the Cardinals’ practice squad.
Trenton Gill was added to the Bucks’ practice squad shortly after the preseason due to a disagreement with punter Jake Camarda dating back to late last season. Camarda has struggled this season, averaging less than 38 net yards per punt. he Pro Football Focus” The worst-performing punter in the NFL this season.
Bucks P. Trenton Gill – Photo by Cliff Welch/PR
This promotion means Gil will play tonight against the Ravens, and Camarda will likely take a healthy scratch, making this the third and final one he will be allowed. The team will have to decide whether to sign the former Chicago Bear after this week or give Camarda a final shot next week. In direct comparison, Gil has a lower average per punt and average net per punt than Camarda, so neither selection is particularly exciting.
Currently, wide receiver Rakim Jarrett is likely to return from his own stint on injured reserve in the coming weeks, potentially marking the team’s second return and freeing up practice time. . His return will replace the loss of Johnson.
With six activations still unused, Johnson and Dean could join a number of other players currently on IR and return once healthy. Several players the Bucks originally expected to be contributors at the beginning of the season have been confirmed to be leaving this year. That list includes left guard Sua Opeta, running back Chase Edmonds and cornerback Bryce Hall. But Dean and Johnson join long snapper Evan Dekkers, linebacker Sarvosia Dennis and outside linebacker Marquise Watts as players who could return later in the season.
