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Oct 24, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports | Credit: Reuters
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Oct 24, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports | Credit: Reuters
Tampa Bay Buccaneers are all set to go up against the 7-5 Buffalo Bills, who are desperately searching for a victory. Especially, after an embarrassing 14-10 loss to the New England Patriots at home. The Bucs will be hosting the Bills for their Week 14 fixture, but what will welcome them the most is the reunion of Richard Sherman with the Bucs defense.
Glad I got my quad back right, I need these legs to make plays 😂
— DEVIN WHITE (@DevinWhite__40) December 10, 2021
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Yes, Richard Sherman is back after missing out on a lot of action since Week 7. The Bucs have released their weekly injury report, listing out a handful of good and bad news for the franchise. Although the core team seems to remain intact against the Bills, a revamped defense with CB Sherman and LB White is going to contain the opponents in a big way.
Richard Sherman and Devin White reunite with the Buccaneers defense
Sherman has been out of the Bucs lineup after picking up a hamstring injury in Week 6. He missed out on two more weeks of action after suffering a calf injury during warmups against the Washington Football Team in Week 10.
Although in the recent injury report, Sherman has been activated from the injury reserve. But he is not expected to play against the Bills as hinted by coach Arians. “Yeah, right now he’s scheduled to play. Hopefully, he doesn’t,” coach Bruce Arians said about Sherman’s status as a backup.
As expected, the Bucs have activated Richard Sherman from Injured Reserve.
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) December 10, 2021
Speaking of a revamped defense, linebacker Devin White has been cleared out against the Bills. White although being active missed out on the week 13 action against the Falcons due to his quad injury. But it’s expected that White will be playing against the Bills.
Jordan Whitehead ruled out with a tweaked calf
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Among players who are not expected to participate this week are Jordan Whitehead (calf), Antonio Brown (suspended), and Mike Edwards (suspended) while others are questionable in their status.
BA says the only player ruled out for Sunday is S Jordan Whitehead. pic.twitter.com/U8GBQrVj1G
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 10, 2021
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The Buccaneers have ruled out Whitehead for the second week in a row. While Brown and Edwards have two more games to behold before being considered eligible to play.
