Bucs Place Two Offensive Players on IR

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to start the 2024 NFL season with two offensive players, wide receiver Rakim Jarrett and running back Chase Edmonds, on injured reserve due to unspecified injuries. NFL rules allow teams to place players on injured reserve during final roster cuts and bring them back during the regular season, which Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles confirmed will likely happen with Jarrett and Edmonds. Jarrett, an undrafted rookie who played in 10 games last season, and Edmonds, who has been sidelined since early training camp, will miss the start of the season. In their absence, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, and Trey Palmer are expected to lead the wide receiver corps, while Rachaad White, Bucky Irving, and Sean Tucker will head the backfield. This flexibility in roster management aims to mitigate the impact of injuries and optimize player availability during the season.