Whereas the inactives lists for the Bucs’ first two preseason games were full of the team’s regular starters, the same can’t be said for Week 3 of exhibition play. With Tampa Bay set to host the Baltimore Ravens in this year’s preseason finale, here is the inactives list for Todd Bowles’ squad:
SirVocea Dennis, Don Gardner, Ryan Jensen, Antoine Winfield Jr., Calijah Kancey, Ryan Jensen, Kedrick Whitehead, K.J. Britt, Chase Edmonds and Chris Murray are among those who are not suiting up for the Bucs tonight.
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Bucs Starters Set To Get First Taste Of Preseason Action

Bucs WR Mike Evans – Photo by: USA Today
It was reported earlier this week that the Bucs would have their first team — led by starting quarterback Baker Mayfield — would play the first half against the Ravens. That certainly looks to be the case, as the likes of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Rachaad White, Tristan Wirfs and Cade Otton were all dressed out ahead of kickoff. It’ll be the first bit of preseason action for Evans, Godwin, White and Wirfs, as well as a number of other starters.
Defensively, Tampa Bay has only played its reserves through the first two preseason games. That will also change Saturday night against Baltimore, with Antoine Winfield Jr. being the only starter not dressed out ahead of kickoff.
Following Saturday’s preseason finale, the Bucs will get to work on their roster cuts. The team’s 53-man roster is due on Tuesday and from there, preparations for the Sept. 10 regular season opener in Minnesota will kick into high gear.