The clock is ticking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 91-man preseason roster, and there isn't much time left. Like the rest of the league, the Buccaneers must get that number down to 53 by 4:00 p.m. ET next Tuesday in preparation for the arrival of the regular season.
That process will mostly be accomplished by straight cuts, though various reserve lists could be involved, or even a trade or two. It won't be easy, even if the team's brain trust already has a good idea of how to fill 40 to 45 of those 53 spots. The toughest decisions come from the positions with greater depth of talent; you can choose to keep more than usual at one spot on the depth chart in order to keep that talent, but that necessarily requires a sacrifice at another position. It's a zero-sum exercise.
The Bucs have one final week and one more preseason game, against the Miami Dolphins on Friday, to gather evidence for those tougher decisions. On Monday, Head Coach Todd Bowles hinted at where we should be directing our attention on Friday night in order to evaluate the stiffest remaining roster-spot battles.
On Sunday, Bowles shared his opinion that the outside linebacker position is the deepest one on the defensive half of the depth chart. On Monday, when asked to pinpoint any other position groups that are still very competitive as the cut to 53 looms, he identified three more: wide receiver, offensive line and defensive line.
"There's a few, a couple wide receiver spots at the end," said Bowles. "How many running backs we keep, how many tight ends we keep. The offensive line is still moving and shaking at the end; we'll see what happens, who comes out healthy and who doesn't. The depth at D-Line will be very interesting to see this week."
A year ago, five wide receivers made it through the cuts to the Bucs' 53-man roster in September. Four of those five are still on the roster in 2024 – Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Trey Palmer and Rakim Jarrett – and the team used a third-round pick on wide receiver Jalen McMillan, as well. However, the impressive work of some other young receivers in training camp and the preseason game – among them Kameron Johnson, Ryan Miller and Cody Thompson – may factor into the Bucs' decisions next Tuesday.
Godwin doesn't really have to worry about being unseated, but he knows the people who have to decide how to fill the fifth and maybe sixth (possibly even seventh?) receiver spots on the depth chart have a lot to think about.
"To be honest, I really feel like we have like 10 guys that can realistically make the roster," he said. "We have a loaded group, and like I mentioned earlier, I feel like each year, you have more and more guys that can legitimately play. Kam has been doing a really good job. Cody, Ryan's been doing a great job. Raliegh [Webb]'s done things. I think throughout camp, 'Rock' (Jarrett) has been doing good things. There's been a lot of guys that have made a lot of plays throughout camp, to show that they are capable of doing it. It's just unfortunate that we can't have 10 guys on active. I don't envy the people that have to make those decisions."
As Bowles suggested above, those decisions won't just affect the running back position. When the Bucs retained just five receivers last year, that gave them room to hold onto four players each at both running back and tight end. If the Bucs do stretch the receiver position to seven or more spots, they very well could choose to go with just three players at one or both of those other positions. With seven tight ends and six running backs currently on the roster, that decision is going to affect a lot of roster hopefuls. Complicating matters is the injuries that are currently keeping veteran running back Chase Edmonds and second-year tight end Payne Durham off the field. How soon those two can get back in the mix may also affect how many other players the Bucs' hold onto at their positions.
View photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers competing with the Jacksonville Jaguars during joint practices on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/nzctmsapjsbkxiorvgrw.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Cornerback Bryce Hall #34, Safety Marcus Banks #39, and Cornerback Chris McDonald #36 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/t5fqoxvmhf0p78guywmy.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Cornerback Bryce Hall #34, Safety Marcus Banks #39, and Cornerback Chris McDonald #36 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/so11olg1lzgla5v1rsqt.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/lgvk5ptq4hh3zfhu8vw5.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/zo5xgkzzwdb03he9tpc6.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker J.J. Russell #51, Wide Receiver Cephus Johnson #28, and Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/nkv564gst2aaonjklesl.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker J.J. Russell #51, Wide Receiver Cephus Johnson #28, and Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach Kacy Rodgers and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/v6u5omblrkv3lh1yzwdy.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach Kacy Rodgers and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7, Running Back Chase Edmonds #22, and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/gdcnzioibtu9wslhdqhw.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7, Running Back Chase Edmonds #22, and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/of05d9tfij98skxacfnf.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/djl1nvlpxj3z8yxqb6cs.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Tanner Knue #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/s9xxeaafqg73g5zj3ib0.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Tanner Knue #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/dejgk14rgae9k9qm2drd.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Ryan Miller #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/dqnatpi1ibs1fnyydn6f.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Ryan Miller #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/l7nhzd6xtgxwzvuub7we.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/jghixdao1ginoecfz8kj.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Ryan Miller #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/d2j42zgzzilycmdhzgrj.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Ryan Miller #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Cody Thompson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/dlcewabkgrzvhu3oy53j.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Cody Thompson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/bh02c2jqdrxzma3atd3s.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/xgvec9agjswnhnibjzkk.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Cephus Johnson #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/u4aj7ina6murhyn2ipfv.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Cephus Johnson #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/laldpvgvryuvvpeajepd.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/wbpjb6dr3qmqg6d7wtuk.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/nqcpsbphaxevpcvplatz.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/z5rmy2pfmwmp6vdp8zrg.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/ka6usgcaxp3twyuv2yq2.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/i2ywf5usackt2iczf8s4.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/icxdolvo0hkboibj8kdv.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/c88ob9wsfunretpobhgh.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/sbpxlmllu01woxauiifp.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/ig5iu1pqzupprglz2ynr.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/xamowszmtvfm87knp0jt.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Kyle Trask #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/lbl0kjvfsgj41zmbehwq.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Kyle Trask #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/d5jftubalpsjhrewfxtd.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/hnbygufbmsjz9atfbq7q.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Offensive Lineman Lorenz Metz #71 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/juctpkznlkao3k6hzm1w.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Offensive Lineman Lorenz Metz #71 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/lpnsvwxboxm92nifnlb5.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/fzzrizvvb8k08o5a0qsz.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Kyle Trask #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/wf7opyp9hxqdkhu2wqqd.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Kyle Trask #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back D.J. Williams #30 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/fmaqxmx0houvxyxggnoz.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back D.J. Williams #30 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/i8qnxircdiabmvlcfp5i.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/cnsaelchoe1hqp2jds74.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Josh Allen and Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/yf5jmsdv9urmeagjnpbo.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Josh Allen and Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buccaneers Legend Donald Penn during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/cxkmszuwttolqezwnttj.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buccaneers Legend Donald Penn during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 and Wide Receivers Coach Bryan McClendon of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/hse0lomtfdvnwsvn9gp9.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 and Wide Receivers Coach Bryan McClendon of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Kyle Trask #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/ec0vijqjpqno1fdht6wf.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Kyle Trask #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safeties Coach Nick Rapone of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/lxwf6pim7zrvl7deinp0.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safeties Coach Nick Rapone of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Tight End Sal Cannella #49 and Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/dhey6pfzdn1ysixbrtsr.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Tight End Sal Cannella #49 and Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Senior Manager of Coaching Operations Sarah Evans and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/a8khkdrr93g8ztawsxsj.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Senior Manager of Coaching Operations Sarah Evans and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/pworsr3vitci2vuuu5ko.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 and Offensive Lineman Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/m23kpq7cxblwbeks0v2h.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 and Offensive Lineman Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/c11gj34ifp3kdq8o39or.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Linebacker Kalen DeLoach #46 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/lwdgjfncqfd0zjq8chv4.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Linebacker Kalen DeLoach #46 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/fqmn1nj8ewd566j3ywiu.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/kuvohvfxzqtf8wbtb6bk.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Linebacker Kalen DeLoach #46 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/ezq43yzforl4mmlzmrke.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Linebacker Kalen DeLoach #46 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Linebacker Vi Jones #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/y9rni3xqui9fkgtoo5oo.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Linebacker Vi Jones #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Daniel Grzesiak #57 and Outside Linebacker Jay Person #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/mp55wgzot6rks4urlsyb.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Daniel Grzesiak #57 and Outside Linebacker Jay Person #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Markees Watts #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/hr1mmjmmrcun4533vhui.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Markees Watts #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/zz5bthawfdkagkjuf7xj.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Pro Scout Shannon Hogue and Scouting Coordinator Peighton Roth during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/wztahqzdoozu4kglqwuu.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Pro Scout Shannon Hogue and Scouting Coordinator Peighton Roth during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Cornerback Tavierre Thomas #37 and Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/ysvaaks58jqaugmeflfl.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Cornerback Tavierre Thomas #37 and Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/kheuuvfzonyswwzbejlb.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/s9yx9vwvt6jztuwtsxnd.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/dxxoab5qzsvgtkfbdyfu.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Pass Game Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach Larry Foote of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/firfgfsha03vcmzfozwo.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Pass Game Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach Larry Foote of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Chris Braswell #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/tutrlz3j3c3zijam3bub.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Chris Braswell #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/uqflyg83rett8bv4mtic.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/jowpq1gwkx61dyroewno.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/ttbzxazur5zwh4phmi8r.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/n7dbtvtykdvigjly5zov.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Jay Person #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/prlu5zmnorpbmxy7n9tn.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Jay Person #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/chlhoebfnghzfqkksaa7.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/oegafcaeaeu4qt063b3f.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/dptgg2hxxijqwugdajqr.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/ef8g7dwzmh08mh6eua1q.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/plyrn8ji6vtrfodjcwj9.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Greg Gaines #96 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/x20s9mc1uclqqsqqgug2.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Greg Gaines #96 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Lineman C.J. Brewer #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/i79x2ex9pcmvd4v2wdh5.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Defensive Lineman C.J. Brewer #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Markees Watts #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/ktmmpvyf3nuacvnwdrbg.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Markees Watts #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Guard Ben Bredeson #68 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/anc5479zoc0knaafha3f.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Guard Ben Bredeson #68 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Latreal Jones #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/vox94gnqabsat6hwxsxp.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Latreal Jones #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/kmfk4c4xo5gcw6rfxz4t.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
![JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/buccaneers/wfjpmvfcvst1jyd1brxw.jpg)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The offensive line position is one of only a few on the current depth chart that has both a starter battle up front and a crowded competition for the last few spots. Rookie first-rounder Graham Barton is competing with incumbent Robert Hainsey for the starting center spot and the two have essentially been splitting first-team reps down the middle since the start of camp and alternating early-game drives in the preseason games. Bowles said Barton has made a lot of progress mentally in relearning a position he hasn't played since his freshman season at Duke.
"He hasn't played center in a while, so just playing center and understanding the scheme and understanding what he has to do and competing every day," said Bowles. "You see the game slowing down for him. You can see the guy he was in college that we drafted, and he's getting better and better."
The Buccaneers kept nine offensive linemen to start the 2023 season, a common number though injuries sometimes cause it to fluctuate between eight and 10. That means there are likely four reserve spots available, one of which would presumably go to whichever competitor doesn't win the center job to start the season. Rookie sixth-rounder Elijah Klein gave a glimpse at some coveted positional versatility on Saturday night in Jacksonville when he started the game at right tackle the later moved over to right guard. Brandon Walton, a holdover reserve from last year's squad, demonstrated his value by playing every single offensive snap, a rarity in the preseason. Veteran Sua Opeta, who was a strong candidate to make the 53-man roster after coming over from Philadelphia this offseason, is unfortunately out of the picture due to a season-ending knee injury. Justin Skule is also not currently practicing due to injury but he was the team's 'swing tackle' in 2023 and Bowles said on Sunday he anticipates him being in that role again this fall.
The defensive line is front-loaded with former high-round draft picks like Vita Vea, Calijah Kancey and Logan Hall. Will Gholston and Greg Gaines are trusted veterans and Mike Greene made the team last year after originally arriving as an undrafted free agent in 2022. The Bucs' initial 53-man roster a year ago included six down linemen, and if the Bucs go with that number again they will be sorting through a number of intriguing candidates, including Ernest Brown, C.J. Brewer, Judge Culpepper and Lwal Uguak. Uguak recorded one of the Bucs' five sacks against the Jaguars.
There are other roster and depth chart matters to resolve over the next week. Will the team keep two or three quarterbacks on the active roster? Will the battle to earn punt and kickoff return jobs affect who sticks around? Who is going to play in the slot in nickel packages on defense? However, it appears as if the tightest competitions as the cut deadline approaches are at receiver and in both sides of the trenches.