To close out the 2022 regular season, the Bucs just announced their inactive list against the Falcons. The list primarily features key starters as they look to rest those who are not quite at 100%.
As expected, cornerback Carlton Davis III, nose tackle Vita Vea, left tackle Donovan Smith, and outside linebacker Carl Nassib will not be playing. Fellow cornerback Jamel Dean will be playing, and Sean Murphy-Bunting will be the other boundary corner.
Bucs OT Brandon Walton – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR
Tackle Brandon Walton takes the place of Smith, and he will get meaningful game reps.
Wide receiver Julio Jones, a longtime star for the Falcons, will not be making a homecoming as he was also listed. Safeties Logan Ryan and Mike Edwards wrap up the inactive list, leaving the Bucs short on the backend. Both Antoine Winfield Jr. and Keanu Neal will be the starting safeties.
Of note, quarterback Kyle Trask was not listed for the first time this season, a key indicator that the 2021 second-round pick will play at some point on Sunday. The question will be if he is ready for playing time, as this will be his first measurement in a live NFL game. If he wants to be in the 2023 quarterback picture, he must be able to move the chains.
Bucs Inactive List
WR Julio Jones
CB Carlton Davis III
DB Logan Ryan
S Mike Edwards
NT Vita Vea
T Donovan Smith
OLB Carl Nassib
Adam Slivon has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for five seasons at PewterReport.com, serving as a Bucs beat writer, social media manager, and podcaster. He joined Pewter Report as an intern during the 2022 season while studying Sport Management at the University of Tampa, graduating in May 2023. His reporting includes covering practices and press conferences, conducting exclusive player interviews, and breaking news on the Bucs.
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