Buccaneers’ Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) possible out vs. Ravens

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Professional Bowl defensive again Antoine Winfield Jr. has a concussion and is “more likely to be out” Thursday night time in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens, coach Todd Bowles stated Monday.

The damage got here within the third quarter in opposition to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday whereas colliding with working again Raheem Blackshear on a deal with.

Winfield Jr. is arguably one of many Bucs’ finest defensive gamers. After beginning as a security and moonlighting as a nickelback final yr, Winfield has made virtually a full-time transition to the position however nonetheless traces up as a security about 30% of the time, giving the Bucs larger skill to disguise their coverages.

Winfield Jr.’s damage is a large blow to a reeling 3-4 staff that is dropped 4 out of its final 5 video games and has already been with out a number of members of its defensive backfield.

Security Logan Ryan was positioned on injured reserve and underwent surgical procedure final week on his foot with the hopes of returning for a postseason push.

Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting has missed the final two weeks with a quadriceps damage, however whereas he hasn’t practiced, he’s now working, an indication of progress.

Their prime cornerback, Carlton Davis, tweaked a hip damage final week in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6 and missed the Panthers sport.

Additionally of notice — extensive receiver Russell Gage Jr., who suffered a hamstring damage in opposition to the Panthers, is present process an MRI, leaving his standing for Thursday night time up within the air.