The Bucs have made a series of roster moves before getting things going for the playoffs. They have placed cornerback Richard Sherman on injured reserve with an achilles injury, while activating outside linebacker Shaq Barrett and kicker Jose Borregales off of the COVID list.

In another move, Tampa Bay added wide receiver John Hurst to the practice squad. Hurst signed with the Bucs as an undrafted free agent last season out of Georgia and spent some time on the practice squad in October.

The is the second stint on injured reserve for Sherman. He previously was on there with a calf injury in November, returning in Week 14 against the Bills. Sherman initially signed with the Bucs in October,  but multiple injuries has caused him to only play in five games. He’s recorded 11 tackles, one pass breakup, one interception and recovered a fumble. Sherman will have to miss the next three games, which would only make him available if the Bucs reach the Super Bowl again.

Barrett was placed on the COVID list on Friday of last week. He wasn’t going to play in the season finale anyway as he deals with an MCL injury. Barrett hurt his knee in the first half of the Bucs’ Week 16 win over the Panthers. He played on the first defensive series in the second half before exiting for the rest of the game. Barrett missed the following two games against the Jets and the Panthers.

Barrett leads the Bucs with 10 sacks on the season. He’s also racked up 51 tackles, 22 quarterback hits, nine tackles for loss, one interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The Bucs will need their best pass rusher when they host the Eagles in the Wildcard round on Sunday.