Bucs fans will have to wait to see rookie defensive tackle Vita Vea make his NFL debut as he was listed as out for Monday night's matchup with the Steelers. While he practiced this week in a limited capacity for the first time in seven weeks, he is still progressing toward game-ready form. Defensive tackle Beau Allen was also ruled out for the Buccaneers along with cornerback Marcus Williams. The good news is that both defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul and wide receiver Chris Godwin were cleared to play on Monday. This week could also mean the return of cornerback Brent Grimes to the lineup for the first time this season as he is listed as questionable.
The Steelers have three players listed as doubtful but have not ruled anyone out. See below for the full injury report:
Buccaneers
DT Beau Allen (foot) – Did Not Participate – Out
DT Vita Vea (calf) – Limited Participation - Out
CB Marcus Williams (hamstring) – Did Not Participate - Out
S Chris Conte (knee) – Full Participation – Questionable
CB Brent Grimes (groin) – Full Participation - Questionable
T Demar Dotson (knee) – Full Participation
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (knee) – Full Participation
WR Chris Godwin (toe) – Full Participation
DE Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) – Full Participation
T Donovan Smith (knee) – Full Participation
Steelers
S Morgan Burnett (groin) – Did Not Participate - Doubtful
G David DeCastro (hand) – Did Not Participate – Doubtful
T Marcus Gilbert (hamstring) – Limited Participation – Doubtful
DE Tyson Alualu (shoulder) – Full Participation
G Ramon Foster (knee) – Full Participation
CB Joe Haden (hamstring) – Full Participation
C Maurkice Pouncey (non-injury related) – Full Participation
DE Stephon Tuitt (illness) – Full Participation
