Tampa Bay’s preseason opener against the Jets came with a lengthy injury list: wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (toe), quarterback Jake Browning (back), receiver Jalen McMillan (knee) and receiver Tez Johnson (groin) were all sidelined, with starter Baker Mayfield also held out of action. On the other side, Jets starting quarterback Geno Smith (foot soreness) did not play either. With so many key pieces out for both teams, the game leaned heavily on backups and depth players. (source: Bucs Nation, NBC Sports)
Buccaneers Enter Preseason Opener vs. Jets Missing Key Offensive Weapons
Tampa Bay's preseason opener against the Jets came with a lengthy injury list: wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (toe), quarterback Jake Browning (back), receiver Jalen McMillan (knee) and receiver Tez Johnson (groin) were all sidelined, with starter Baker Mayfield also held out of action. On the other side, Jets starting quarterback Geno Smith (foot soreness) did not play either. With so many key pieces out for both teams, the game leaned heavily on backups and depth players. (source: Bucs Nation, NBC Sports)
