Todd Bowles addresses offensive line depth concerns after shutout loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:19 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 19-0 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason finale on August 28, raising concerns about their offensive line depth. Head coach Todd Bowles noted that while the starting unit is strong, the evaluation of backup players highlighted issues. The team managed only 87 net yards and allowed five sacks during the game. Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels was sacked three times and completed eight of 15 passes for 57 yards before leaving the game. As the Buccaneers approach roster cuts, Bowles plans to review game tape to address the offensive line's performance.
- •Buccaneers lost 19-0 to Jaguars in preseason finale.
- •Offensive line allowed five sacks and generated 87 total yards.
- •Todd Bowles expressed concerns about offensive line depth post-game.
- •Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels completed 57 yards before exiting.
- •Bowles will assess film before final roster decisions.
- 6:19 AMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers news: Todd Bowles reveals level of offensive line depth concern after shutout
"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered their preseason finale with confidence in their starting offensive line , but Friday night’s 19-0 shutout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars raised questions about what lies behind that first unit. With the Tampa Bay resting their starters, the game gave Todd Bowles and his staff another opportunity to evaluate the […] The post Buccaneers news: Todd Bowles reveals level of offensive line depth concern after shutout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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