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Bucs' Release Week Seven Depth Chart: Kam Johnson Gets His Shot on Offense

After an injury to rookie WR Emeka Egbuka, second-year wideout Kam Johnson stepped in and played more snaps than he had in the first five weeks combined against the 49ers, leading to a team-high receiving yardage total

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Each week during the regular season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' communications department publishes a "Game Release" to aid the media in coverage of their upcoming game. Within that release are a number of documents regarding the player roster, including a depth chart, which lists the pecking order at every position on offense, defense and special teams.

Each game week, we will be taking a closer look at that depth chart, pointing out any changes or relevant notes from the previous game and which players saw notable action in that game. Let's start on offense. Rookies are marked with an asterisk. Players we will be discussing in depth are highlighted in bold text.

OFFENSE

WR: Mike Evans, Ryan Miller

WR: Chris Godwin, Sterling Shepard, Kameron Johnson

LT: Tristan Wirfs, Benjamin Chukwuma*

LG: Ben Bredeson, Elijah Klein

C: Graham Barton

RG: Luke Haggard, Dan Feeney

RT: Charlie Heck

WR: Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson**

TE: Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Devin Culp

QB: Baker Mayfield, Teddy Bridgewater

RB: Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, Sean Tucker, Josh Williams*

Luke Haggard started his fourth consecutive game at right guard but suffered a shoulder injury in the second half and was sidelined for the Bucs' last 12 offensive plays. Second-year man Elijah Klein came in to replace him, seeing action on offense for the second time this season. He had previously played all 72 snaps at left guard against the Jets in Week Three.

Rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who leads the team in every receiving category, saw his lowest snap share of the season so far, and for an unfortunate reason. A hamstring strain kept him out of the game in the second half and limited him to 28 snaps and two catches for 24 yards. The primary beneficiary, in terms of playing time, was second-year receiver Kameron Johnson, who played 26 offensive snaps after logging a total of just 22 across the Bucs' first five games. He ended up with a team-high 64 receiving yards on four catches, the first four of his career, and scored on a 34-yard reception in the second quarter. Rookie Tez Johnson also recorded his highest snap count of the season, with 38, and scored his first NFL touchdown on a 45-yard grab in the third quarter.

After the departure of Egbuka, the Bucs relied on more two-tight end sets in the second half and Payne Durham saw a season-high 24 snaps on offense. He was not targeted in the passing game, but fellow tight end Cade Otton, who played every single offensive snap, led the team with five catches, producing 51 yards.

DEFENSE

DL: Greg Gaines, Elijah Roberts*

NT: Vita Vea, Elijah Simmons*

DL: Logan Hall, C.J. Brewer

OLB: Yaya Diaby, Chris Braswell, Markees Watts

ILB: SirVocea Dennis, John Bullock*

ILB: Lavonte David, Deion Jones

OLB: Haason Reddick, Anthony Nelson

CB: Jamel Dean, Benjamin Morris*, Kindle Vildor

CB: Zyon McCollum, Jacob Parrish*, Josh Hayes

S: Antoine Winfield Jr., Christian Izien, Sebastian Castro

S: Tykee Smith, Kaevon Merriweather

View the top images of Tampa Bay's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 12th, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.

With starting cornerback Zyon McCollum out due to a thumb injury, rookie Jacob Parrish once again took on a full-time role. After replacing Jamel Dean in Week Five at right cornerback, Parrish moved over to left cornerback against San Francisco and also continued his dual role of moving into the slot in nickel packages. He finished the game with seven tackles and a pass defensed. Kindle Vildor manned the left corner spot when Parrish was in the slot and recorded his first interception as a Buccaneer and the second of his career to set up the Bucs' first touchdown.

Vita Vea was the team's most active defensive lineman, taking the field for 50 snaps, or 72% of the total. He combined with rookie lineman Elijah Roberts on a first-quarter sack and also had five quarterback pressures. The Buccaneers' defense allowed only 36 rushing yards on 14 carries between the tackles when Vea was on the field.

Outside linebacker Haason Reddick barely came off the field against San Francisco, taking 58 of a possible 69 snaps and contributing a half-sack. Fellow starter Yaya Diaby played 44 snaps and led the team's six-sack barrage on Mac Jones with the second two-sack game of his career.

SPECIALISTS

P: Riley Dixon

PK: Chase McLaughlin

KO: Chase McLaughlin

H: Riley Dixon

LS: Evan Deckers

PR: Kameron Johnson, Tez Johnson*, Emeka Egbuka*, Rachaad White

KR: Sean Tucker, Josh Williams*, Emeka Egbuka*

KR: Kameron Johnson, Rachaad White, Tez Johnson*

In Week Five, rookie running back Josh Williams relieved Sean Tucker of his role on kickoff return, since Tucker was expected to see increased playing time on offense in the absence of Bucky Irving. However, Williams missed Sunday's game due to a concussion and Tucker was once again deep on kickoffs, logging five returns for 127 yards.

Outside linebacker Anthony Nelson continued to toil on every special teams unit, playing 100% of the snaps in the kick-and-return game for the third week in a row. Outside linebacker Chris Braswell got 12 snaps on special teams and made the most of them, with three kick-coverage tackles. Rookie safety Sebastian Castro saw his first NFL playing time, with six snaps on special teams, and contributed one tackle.

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