Bucs coach Todd Bowles confirmed that the Tampa Bay Buccanneers would be without three starting players when they host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
Pro Bowl defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. remains on the sidelines as he looks to recover from a concussion suffered in Week 7 during the 21-3 loss at the hand of the Carolina Panthers. Winfield Jr. returned to practice this week in a limited capacity and is not yet back to full fitness.
Tight end Cam Brate is still recovering from a Week 6 neck sprain incurred during the narrow 18-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers; an injury that saw him stretchers off the field.
Joining them on the sidelines is starting left guard Luke Goedeke, who remains unavailable since suffering a Week 7-foot injury. In addition to the three injured starters, backup wide receiver Russell Gage continues his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury.
On the upside, the Bucs welcome back several key players from injury. Starting defensive lineman Akiem Hicks will be making his return after suffering a foot injury in Week 2 while top cornerback Carlton Davis III is participating fully in training after aggravating a hip injury in Week 6.
Winless since October 9, the Bucs will be looking to improve on their 3-5 start to the season on Saturday.
