Buccaneers Getting Healthier Ahead of Week 15 Matchup vs. Cowboys

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting some strength back before they face the Dallas Cowboys.

Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt (52) runs out of the tunnel as they are introduced before the game Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are steadily getting healthier as the week progresses before they take on the Dallas Cowboys.

Five Buccaneers players improved in status in Thursday's injury report. Linebacker K.J. Britt (ankle), WR Mike Evans (rest), defensive tackle Logan Hall (Shoulder/Wrist), quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) and wideout Sterling Shepard (foot) were all participants at improved status on Thursday, with Britt, Mayfield, Evans and Shepard all practicing after not doing so on Wednesday. That could bode well for Sunday, as a return of Britt — and safety Mike Edwards, who was also a limited participant today — would help bring the defense back to full strength.

Tampa Bay's injury report — Trey Palmer is still sick and Cade Otton remains a non-participant, but otherwise players look to be getting healthier (KJ Britt, Sterling Shepard, Baker Mayfield). pic.twitter.com/t82dmn7bI0
— River Wells (@riverhwells) December 19, 2024

There is a concern, however, and that's with tight end Cade Otton. Otton appeared on the injury report with a knee injury on Wednesday, and he also did not participate on Thursday. That makes it increasingly unlikely that he will play on Sunday, so his status tomorrow will be big.

Tristan Wirfs did not participate, but he's still nursing an MCL sprain and thus likely isn't practicing to get treatment. He should be good for Sunday.

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