The Bucs announced on Monday that the team has activated inside linebacker Devin White and interior defensive lineman Steve McLendon from the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list.
We've activated ILB Devin White and DL Steve McLendon from the reserve/COVID-19 list.https://t.co/JY5y5u4ucV
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 11, 2021
White and McLendon were both placed on the reserve list along with outside linebacker Shaq Barrett on Jan. 1, forcing all three defensive starters to miss the Bucs’ Week 17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. While Barrett was activated prior to the Bucs’ Wild Card Round match-up with the Washington Football Team on Saturday, White and McLendon were both forced to miss their second consecutive contest as they remained on the list.
With both players now active and returning to the Bucs’ facility to resume team activities, they should both be ready to play against the New Orleans Saints in the NFC’s Divisional Round on Sunday.