Buccaneers place CB Mike Jenkins on IR with pectoral injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting cornerback Mike Jenkinshas been placed on injured reserve with a pectoral injury.

The Buccaneers signed Jenkins, as well asAlterraun Verner, this offseason after releasing Darrelle Revis. The 29-year-old Jenkins played 31 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Carolina Panthers. 

Jenkins, a Pro Bowler in 2009, is in his seventh season. He recorded 57 tackles and two interceptions with Oakland last season. 

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The Bucs also waived defensive end Scott Solomon and added cornerback Crezdon Butler and defensive end Jacquies Smith.

Second-year cornerback Johnthan Banks could replace Jenkins in the starting lineup.

- Chris Johnson