Rookies Rueben Bain Jr. and Josiah Trotter start for the Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers named rookies Rueben Bain Jr. and Josiah Trotter as defensive starters on the team's official Week 1 depth chart. Bain will play outside linebacker opposite Yaya Diaby, while Trotter is slated to start at inside linebacker alongside veteran Alex Anzalone. The depth chart also confirms Baker Mayfield will lead the offense, with Jalon Daniels serving as the primary backup at quarterback. Bucky Irving enters the season as the lead running back, and the receiver group features starters Jalen McMillan, Chris Godwin Jr., and Emeka Egbuka. Defensively, the secondary includes Zyon McCollum and Jacob Parrish at cornerback, with Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tykee Smith positioned at safety. Tampa Bay finalized these lineup designations as the team prepares for its first regular-season matchup.

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