The Bucks are just days away from returning to Raymond James Stadium for their Week 10 game against the Titans. The team is preparing for a must-win game to turn their season around, but several players are suffering from injuries, and their condition is expected to improve in a day or two. If not, he could miss Tampa Bay.
There’s an alarming addition to the Bucks’ Thursday injury report.
Bucks DT Kariyah Kansi – Photo by Cliff Welch/PR
The Bucks’ first injury report of the week dropped Wednesday; It was notable that they were missing three cornerbacks. As if this news wasn’t enough to cause anxiety ahead of Sunday’s game against Will Levis’ Titans, the addition of rookie defensive lineman Kaliyah Kancey to Thursday’s injury report added to the anxiety. It may increase.
Cuncey has bounced back well from a calf injury that forced him to miss nearly all of training camp, the preseason and the first few games of the regular season. He has two sacks and 14 quarterback pressures this year, showing he can be a pass rush threat.
However, the 2023 first-round pick was identified on Thursday’s injury report with a quad injury, so Friday’s practice could be important in determining his status in Week 10. The good news is he’s the newest addition to Tampa Bay’s long list. Due to the injury, he was still able to practice in a limited capacity. So the team may have just taken a cautious approach with him, but let’s see how things play out heading into the weekend.
Bucs see two key starters improve
Bucks DT Vita Vea and DL coach Casey Rogers – Photo by Cliff Welch/PR
While Cuncey is a new concern, Thursday’s practice showed some encouraging progress on the Bucks’ defense, at least on the injury front. Cornerback Jamel Dean is still in concussion protocol and has been upgraded to limited participation. Dean suffered a concussion early in Sunday’s 39-37 loss to the Texans, but it’s encouraging to see he’s already made progress just a few days later.
Vita Vea, back on the defensive line, was unable to fully participate in practice on Wednesday due to a lingering groin injury, but took a step forward on Thursday. It would be a huge win for Tampa Bay if they can get him and Kancie to 100% by Sunday. Make the most of the 4-person rush.
On the other side of the ball, the eligibility of wide receiver Deven Tompkins, who played the full game after missing Wednesday’s practice for personal reasons, was upgraded.
Is Carlton Davis III in danger of missing Week 10?
Bucks CB Carlton Davis III – Photo by Cliff Welch/PR
It’s no secret that Carlton Davis had a bad day against the Texans on Sunday, and there’s no doubt he’s itching to get back on the field and make up for what may have been his worst performance as a pro. do not have. He said the same thing Wednesday.
“This seems like one of the worst things that could happen,” Davis said. “The brutal truth of playing in the corner is that whenever you miss the point, you’re exposed to the eyes of the whole world. That may be true of all the marbles, but that’s not the way I play. It’s just a position to be in. I’m proud of it, I love what I do, and I’m going to get better and get through it and move on. I just get that out of the mouth. I just want to get rid of the unpleasant taste.”
Davis’ practice status on Friday will be important, as he has not participated in a game the past two days. He is listed with a toe injury, which is troubling considering he dealt with a toe issue earlier this season and missed two games. He worked with his trainer on Thursday After first warming up with the team, he may just be working on the issue while preparing for what he and the Bucks hope will be a recovery on Sunday.
Full text of Thursday’s Bucks injury report
Here is the Bucks’ full injury report after Thursday’s practice at the AdventHealth Training Center:
Carlton Davis — Tor — did not participate.
Jamel Dean — Concussion — Limited Participation
Matt Feiler — Knee — Limited Participation
Luke Goedeke — Foot — Limited Participation
Logan Hall — Crotch — Limited Participation
Josh Hayes — Concussion — Did not participate.
Kaliya Kanshi — Quadriceps — Limited Participation
Trey Palmer — Neck/Illness — Did not participate.
Deven Tompkins — Individual — Full participation
Vita Vea — Crotch — Everyone Participates
Full injury report for Thursday’s Titans
The Titans themselves aren’t exactly healthy, as they announced their own long-term injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 10 contest.
Azeez Al-Shaair — Ankle — Limited Participation
Denico Autry — Break — Limited participation
Mike Brown — Ankle — Full participation
Daniel Brunskill — Ankle — Did not participate.
Treylon Burks – Concussion – Did not play
Jack Gibbens — Shoulder — Full participation
Luke Gifford — Shoulder — Limited Participation
Derrick Henry — Rest — Did not participate.
DeAndre Hopkins — Rest — Did not participate.
Chris Hubbard — Concussion — All Involved
Anthony Kendall — Hamstring — Did not participate.
Will Levis — Foot — Full Participation
Roger McCreary — Hamstring — Full participation
Sean Murphy-Bunting — Thumb — did not participate.
Nicolas Petit Frères — Shoulder — did not participate.
Ryan Tannehill (ankle) did not participate.
