Though he was limited in practice throughout the week, Bucs edge rusher Shaquil Barrett will be able to suit up against the Lions after a strong performance in the Wild Card win over Philadelphia

QB Baker Mayfield will start his 18th straight game for the Buccaneers despite ankle and ribs injuries that limited him throughout the practice week

Despite dealing with sore ribs, QB Baker Mayfield will start on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium as the Buccaneers try to capture a third straight division title

The Buccaneers' defense will be without a pair of starters on Sunday against New Orleans, as OLB Shaquil Barrett (groin) and CB Carlton Davis (concussion) are on the Week 17 inactive list

Playmaking safety Antoine Winfield Jr., who was added to the Bucs' injury report Friday and listed as questionable, will not be sidelined by his calf issue on Sunday against Jacksonville

DL Vita Vea returns to action after missing one game due to a toe injury, while CB Jamel Dean is back after sitting out the last three contests with foot and ankle ailments

DL Vita Vea is inactive for the Bucs' Week 14 game in Atlanta due to a toe injury that kept him out of practice all week, and the defense will also be without starters LB Devin White and CB Jamel Dean

WR Chris Godwin won't be sidelined by a neck issue Sunday but the Bucs defense will be without three starters in LBs Lavonte David and Devin White and CB Jamel Dean

The Bucs will be without starting defenders Lavonte David and Jamel Dean on Sunday in Indianapolis but will have LB Devin White and CB Carlton Davis in action

CB Carlton Davis is back in action after missing the Bucs' Week 10 game due to a toe injury, and DL Vita Vea has been cleared to play as well despite dealing with an illness on Sunday morning

The Bucs had both starting cornerbacks on their injury list in Week 10, and while Carlton Davis will miss the game against Tennessee due to a toe injury, Jamel Dean has cleared the concussion protocol

DL Vita Vea returns to action after missing one game due to a groin injury and fellow defenders Christian Izien and Mike Greene, both of whom were questionable due to illness, have been cleared to play as well

Go behind the scenes with Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round draft pick Graham Barton during his first 24 hours in the league. Watch as he gets the phone call, tours the Bucs facility and meets his teammates.

With multiple legitimate starting options both outside and in the slot and several young players looking to step into bigger roles, the Buccaneers expect a battle for playing time in the secondary this season

Following the 2024 NFL Draft, a look at how the roster shakes out on the defensive side of the ball

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the month of April

Take a look inside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' draft room over the course of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Kacy Rodgers spoke to the media Tuesday during offseason coach availability. Coordinator Rodgers discussed the depth on the defensive line, elevating third down defense and raising the bar for players next season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pass Game Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Larry Foote spoke to the media Tuesday during offseason coach availability. Coordinator Foote discussed working to be a top five defense, the potential of rookie DB Tykee Smith and the three undrafted free agent linebackers the Bucs brought in following the draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Outside Linebackers Coach George Edwards spoke to the media Tuesday during offseason coach availability. Coach Edwards discussed what OLB Randy Gregory brings to their blitz package and causing problems for opposing offenses.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cornerbacks Coach Kevin Ross spoke to the media Tuesday during offseason coach availability. Coach Ross discussed CB Zyon McCollum taking the next step and focusing on creating more turnovers.

The Bucs addressed multiple needs and targeted culture fits in the 2024 NFL Draft, which included several picks designed to help the run game and possible impact players at edge rusher and in the secondary

The Buccaneers received high praise on their post-draft report card from a variety of outlets

The Buccaneers addressed multiple needs in the 2024 NFL Draft and came away with valuable additions that check the character box

Listen as GM Jason Licht and HC Todd Bowles call to select Washington WR Jalen McMillan in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Assistant General Manager John Spytek spoke to the media following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft. Spytek discussed what RB Bucky Irving brings to the running back room, the up-coming offensive line competition and all the hard work that goes into the NFL draft.

Get to know the Bucs selections on Day Three of the 2024 NFL Draft

Tampa Bay's first pick in Day three of the 2024 NFL Draft addresses the need for more competition in the backfield, as the 125th selection was used on "quick and explosive Oregon running back Bucky Irving

The Buccaneers used their sixth pick in the 2024 NFL draft on UTEP's Elijah Klein, who has extensive starting experience at guard but offers valuable flexibility to fill in at tackle and center, as well

Seventh-round TE Devin Culp, another Washington product, could factor into the Bucs' mix at tight end given his elite speed and potential to make plays in space

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Back Bucky Irving spoke to the media after being selected by the Bucs 125th overall in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. RB Irving discussed always making 'the first guy miss', running backs that inspire him and doing 'whatever it takes' to win.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Guard Elijah Klein spoke to the media after being selected by the Bucs 220th overall in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. G Klein discussed the moment the Bucs called him, the run game being his specialty and being ecstatic to play with QB Baker Mayfield & T Tristan Wirfs.