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Doubtful for Sunday Otton (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Otton was a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday but apparently didn't show enough for the Bucs to be confident in his Week 18 availability. The good news for Tampa Bay is that fellow tight ends Payne Durham (quadriceps) and Devin Culp (ribs) both made enough progress throughout the week to avoid injury designations. Durham figures to start and get the most snaps, with Culp subbing in some for passing situations.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Otton (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.

Impact This marks Otton's first on-field work since a limited session on Friday, Dec. 20, so there's a chance he's fighting to make an appearance in the Buccaneers' regular-season final Sunday against the Saints. At the very least, he may have to maintain his activity level Friday in order to be listed as anything more than questionable for that contest. Fellow TE Payne Durham (quadriceps) also was limited Thursday, while rookie Devin Culp (ribs) upgraded from limited to full, so the latter appears as if he could be the biggest beneficiary if either or both of Otton and/or Durham are inhibited or out this weekend.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Otton (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact A left knee injury has sidelined Otton the last two games, and a DNP to kick off Week 18 prep isn't exactly a great sign that he'll be available Sunday against the Saints. Payne Durham and Devin Culp have filled in for Otton during that span, but Durham also missed Wednesday's session due to a quadriceps issue, while Culp was limited due to a rib concern. As such, the state of the Buccaneers' tight end group is in flux heading into Sunday's regular-season finale against the Saints.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Otton (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Otton thus will miss a second game in a row due to a left knee injury that has allowed him to practice only once (limited last Friday) over the last two weeks of prep. Payne Durham will take on most of the TE reps for the Buccaneers in Week 17, which amounted to five catches (on seven targets) for 29 yards on a 92 percent snap share this past Sunday at Dallas. Otton will turn his focus to getting healthy enough for a Week 18 matchup with the Saints.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Otton (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Otton also kicked off last week with back-to-back DNPs before getting back on the field as limited Friday while donning a large brace on his left knee. He was listed as doubtful and then ruled out ahead of this past Sunday's game at Dallas, but it remains to be seen how the Buccaneers tag him ahead of a Week 17 matchup with the Panthers. If Otton is inactive again Sunday, Payne Durham would pick up the slack at tight end for Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as non-participant Otton (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

Impact Otton opened last week as a DNP on the first two practice reports before returning to drills Friday as a limited participant, but he was spotted with a large brace on his left knee during the session. A doubtful designation followed for the tight end, and he proceeded to sit out this past Sunday at Dallas. Otton will have two more opportunities to prove his health this week before the Buccaneers potentially make a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's game versus the Panthers. Payne Durham will fill in for Otton if the latter is limited or out this weekend.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs tight end Cade Otton out for 1st time this season with knee injury for visit to Cowboys

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 22, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Predictably ruled out Otton (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This was predictable, as Otton was listed as doubtful following Friday's final injury report. Given the starting end won't travel with the team to Dallas, Payne Durham, Ko Kieft and Devin Culp will likely act as a positional platoon in an effort to replace Otton's multi-faceted capabilities.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Predictably ruled out Otton (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This was predictable as Otton was listed as doubtful following Friday's final injury report. Given the starting end won't travel with the team to Dallas, Payne Durham, Ko Kieft and Devin Culp will likely act as a positional platoon in an effort to replace Otton's multi-faceted capabilities.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 21, 2024 • PEWTERREPORT.COM

Doubtful for Sunday Otton (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Otton returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, using a large brace over his left knee, with Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles telling reporters that he expected the tight end to be a game-time decision Sunday. Things may not have gone as well in practice as Bowles was hoping for, and the Bucs now consider Otton unlikely to play, leaving Payne Durham, Ko Kieft and Devin Culp as candidates to pick up extra snaps at tight end. Durham has been getting the most playing time of the bunch in recent weeks, but he's caught just two passes all season (which is two more than Kieft or Culp).

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Todd Bowles: Cade Otton Is A Game Time Decision For SNF | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media following Friday's Week 16 practice. HC Bowles discussed who would be availab...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Likely game-time decision Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Friday that he expects Otton (knee) to be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with Dallas, according to The Pewter Report.

Impact Otton handled his usual, near-every-down role in last week's win over the Chargers but then missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. River Wells of Bucs Gameday spotted Otton at practice Friday, albeit with a large brace over his injured left knee. The Buccaneers figure to list their starting tight end as questionable on the final injury report unless he emerges from practice with a setback.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Thursday Otton (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Otton has yet to take part in drills this week while donning a knee brace on the side at practice, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. In the event that Otton isn't able to play Sunday in Dallas, offensive coordinator Liam Coen expressed confidence that Payne Durham, Ko Kieft and even rookie seventh-rounder Devin Culp will be able to fill in capably for Otton, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. Ultimately, the Buccaneers may make a ruling on Otton's upcoming availability as soon as they post their final Week 16 injury report Friday.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has knee injury Otton didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.

Impact Since he earned 10-plus targets in three consecutive games from Weeks 7-9, Otton has mustered a 15-179-0 line on 25 targets over the last five games. The downturn in production was aided by Mike Evans' return to the lineup Week 12, but Otton also has just three red-zone targets over the last four games and hasn't reached the end zone in any of them. Otton's health now is a concern as the Buccaneers prepare for Sunday's contest at Dallas.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has knee injury Otton didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two grabs in Week 15 win Otton secured two of three targets for 24 yards in the Buccaneers' 40-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Starting wideouts Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan combined for 14 receptions, 238 yards and three touchdown catches, leaving little else for the rest of Tampa Bay's air attack. That included Otton, who posted his lowest yardage total since Week 6 and tied his second-lowest target tally of the campaign as well. Nevertheless, the third-year tight end remains an important complementary part of the passing game and could see an uptick in work during a favorable Week 16 road matchup against the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high yardage total Sunday Otton brought in three of four targets for 70 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-13 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact The third-year tight end finished with a team-high receiving yardage figure and second in receptions as well. The highlight of Otton's afternoon was a 44-yard reception in the fourth quarter that helped set up the Buccaneers' final touchdown of the game, and the game marked his most productive showing since a Week 9, 77-yard effort against the Chiefs. Otton should continue to be an integral part of the Buccaneers' short-handed passing attack in Week 15 road matchup against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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DECEMBER 5, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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DECEMBER 5, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Does little with seven targets Otton recorded four receptions on seven targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers.

Impact Otton saw his role bounceback after earning only three targets in Week 12, as his seven targets were tied for second on the team. However, the good news ends there, as he did little with the opportunity. Otton's longest reception went for just seven yards, and he's now been held to 35 yards or fewer in three straight contests.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held to one catch Sunday Otton brought in one of three targets for 30 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-7 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact With Mike Evans back on the field after a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, Otton saw his workload decrease significantly. The third-year tight end did put together an impressive gain on his one catch, but he's now seen his receiving yardage totals drop over that of the previous game in four consecutive contests. Otton will have the benefit of a favorable matchup when the Bucs travel to face the Panthers in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

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