HC Bruce Arians says Vita Vea has looked great in practice this week and won’t be on any sort of snap count for Sunday.
Alexander hasn’t even been listed on the injury report this week, so looks like all-go for his 49ers debut Sunday against his old team.
Auman
HC Bruce Arians says Vita Vea has looked great in practice this week and won’t be on any sort of snap count for Sunday.
Vitali
Two biggest question marks entering the week for Bucs were LB Lavonte David and DT Vita Vea, and both are good to go for Sunday's opener. Big help for defense, which played without both for the entire preseason.
Auman
Bucs haven't tipped their hand at all -- would expect Barber more than Jones, with Ogunbowale at least initially just in third-down, pass-catching role. If someone is moving the chains consistently, they'll pick up more touches.
Auman
Bruce Arians said DL Vita Vea is good to go Sunday and will not be on a “pitch count” despite missing the whole preseason with a knee injury. The Bucs like their rotation up front with Vea, Suh, Gholston, Allen and Nunez-Roches.
Scott Smith
WR Mike Evans did not practice. Bruce Arians said he had an illness that's been going around but should be good by Sunday. The only players out are S Justin Evans and QB Blaine Gabbert.
Stroud
Arians said rookie corners Jamel Dean and Sean Murphy-Bunting would be "heavily" involved on defense Sunday. Likely behind Hargreaves/Davis/Stewart in base look, but could be involved in sub packages.
Auman
Bucs have finished their practices for the week -- Arians said only players out are QB Blaine Gabbert and S Justin Evans. WR Mike Evans was held out today with illness, but Arians is hopeful it won't impact him for Sunday.
Auman
