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Just when it was thought that the Bucs were getting healthier, they’re missing out on arguably their best player on the team. Following Friday’s practice, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles announced that starting left tackle Tristan Wirfs will not be playing in Sunday’s game. Also out is outside linebacker Anthony Nelson along with defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, who hasn’t played since Week 2 but has the 21-day practice window open for him.

This is the fifth game of the season that Wirfs will be out for. Replacing him is rookie undrafted free agent Ben Chukwuma, who is very raw, but has a lot of size and talent. He has one start on the year and played solid in that role. Chukwuma has an opportunity to solidify an important role for him moving forward into next season.

Bucs LT Ben Chukwuma and Saints LB Mike Rumph – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR

With Nelson unavailable, that means Jason Pierre-Paul will be elevated from the practice squad for the second week in a row. He’ll get more snaps in this game as the Bucs already trust him more than they do for Chris Braswell in his second season. Maybe JPP can find a way to help the team, he’ll back up Yaya Diaby and Haason Reddick as they face a rookie quarterback in his second start. The four man pass rush needs to get home if the Bucs plan on winning.

Bucs OLB Haason Reddick – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR

Here’s the full injury report with injury designations for the Bucs and Dolphins ahead of Sunday’s matchup.

Bucs Friday Injury Report

Calijah Kancey (IR) – Pectoral – Limited Participation – Out
Anthony Nelson – Knee – Did Not Participate – Out
Tristan Wirfs – Toe – Did Not Participate – Out

Bucs LT Tristan Wirfs – Photo by: USA Today

Devin Culp – Illness – Full Participation
Lavonte David – Rest – Limited Participation
Mike Evans – Rest – Full Participation
Chris Godwin Jr. – Fibula/Rest – Full Participation

Bucs WR Chris Godwin Jr. – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR

Luke Goedeke – Ankle – Limited Participation
Logan Hall – Knee – Full Participation
Kameron Johnson – Knee – Full Participation

Dolphins Friday Injury Report 

Minkah Fitzpatrick – Calf – Did Not Participate – Out
Isaiah Johnson – Knee – Did Not Participate – Out
Benito Jones – Back – Did Not Participate – Out
Dee Eskridge – Toe – Did Not Participate – Doubtful
Aaron Brewer – Neck – Limited Participation – Questionable
Tyrel Dodson – Chest – Full Participation – Questionable
Andrew Meyer (IR) – Tricep – Full Participation – Questionable
Jason Sanders (IR) – Right Hip – Limited Participation – Questionable
Darren Waller – Rest/Groin – Limited Participation
Ifeatu Melifonwu – Thumb/Groin – Full Participation
Jaylen Waddle – Wrist – Full Participation