Buccaneers face injury setbacks ahead of Week 4 matchup

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Buccaneers face injury setbacks ahead of Week 4 matchup
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As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare for Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers, they are grappling with significant injuries to key players. Starting quarterback Baker Mayfield is likely to miss the next three games due to a dislocated thumb, while wide receiver Jalen McMillan is out for 6-8 weeks with a PCL sprain. The injury report lists several others who did not practice, including Chris Godwin Jr. and tight end Ko Kieft. Additionally, defensive players Jacob Parrish, Rueben Bain Jr., YaYa Diaby, and Rakeem Nunuz-Roches are among those unable to participate. Despite the challenges, the team hopes for improvements ahead of their crucial matchup on Sunday.

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  • •Baker Mayfield expected to miss at least three games with a dislocated thumb.
  • •Jalen McMillan out for 6-8 weeks with a PCL sprain.
  • •Chris Godwin Jr. and Ko Kieft did not practice due to injuries.
  • •Defensive players Jacob Parrish, Rueben Bain Jr., YaYa Diaby, and Rakeem Nunuz-Roches missed practice.
  • •Buccaneers are 3.5-point home underdogs against the Packers.
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  • 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers' Wednesday Injury Report Doesn't Look Good
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Tampa Bay starts the week off dealing with injuries to several key players on both offense and defense.

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