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Tykee Smith - Will suit up at Chicago Smith (ankle) does not carry an official injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Smith was limited at practice by an ankle issue Wednesday and Thursday, but he managed to practice in full Friday and avoid taking an injury designation into the weekend. He projects to start at safety next to Antoine Winfield in Week 9.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Emeka Egbuka - Officially questionable for Week 9 Egbuka (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Chicago.

Impact Egbuka has missed the last two games due to a concussion and a foot injury, and while he's cleared the protocol for head injuries, the latter issue has lingered into this week. After opening Week 9 prep with a DNP on Wednesday, he's logged back-to-back full sessions, but head coach Todd Bowles also relayed to Greg Auman of Fox Sports on Friday that Egbuka will be a game-time decision. Considering the Buccaneers have an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, there won't be many options to pivot to if Egbuka ends up being inactive.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 9 Injury Report The final injury report for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of Sunday's contest with the Chicago Bears is in, and it's pretty clean, despite...

6 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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Emeka Egbuka - Could be game-time call Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Egbuka (foot) will be a game-time decision for Sunday night's game against the Bears, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Egbuka was a full practice participant Thursday and reportedly looked healthy at Friday's practice, but it sounds like he'll be listed as questionable on the final injury report. It could be a frustrating situation for fantasy managers if Egbuka actually comes down to a game-time call Sunday night. Confirmation of a full practice Friday would hint at a return to action.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads guilty to reduced charge, sentenced to probation in 2025 shooting

Former NFL star Antonio Brown has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm in connection with a 2025 shooting in Miami

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Emeka Egbuka - Looks ready for Sunday Egbuka (foot) has been "full go" at practice and doesn't appear to have had any setbacks ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bears, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact With Egbuka having logged a full practice Thursday and seemingly repeating that Friday morning, he appears ready to return from a two-game absence. He should handle his usual workload in a matchup between two of the NFC's hottest teams Sunday night.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Several coaches on the hot seat need major turnarounds in the second half to keep their jobs

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NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Josiah Trotter - Six takedowns in win Trotter recorded six total tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 16-0 victory over Atlanta.

Impact Trotter was limited by an illness at practice ahead of Week 8, and he ultimately secured a season-low six stops in the win. The rookie linebacker has still been out to quite the impressive start to his first NFL campaign, compiling 68 total tackles (32 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pick-six over seven contests so far.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Parrish - Secures interception in win Parrish registered seven total tackles (four solo) and two passes defensed, including an interception, during Sunday's 16-0 win over Atlanta.

Impact Parrish was able to notch multiple passes defensed for the fifth straight game, and he was able to reel in his second interception of the year, jumping in front of a short pass from Falcons quarterback Michael Penix in the second quarter. The cornerback has now compiled 36 total tackles (30 solo) and 13 passes defensed, including two interceptions, over seven contests so far during the 2026 regular season.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Anzalone - Picks off two passes in victory Anzalone recorded six total tackles (three solo) and two interceptions in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Impact Anzalone was able to secure exactly six takedowns for the second straight week, but his biggest impact came in the passing game. The linebacker intercepted Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix twice in the first quarter, jumping in front of a short passes intended for Drake London and Jahan Dotson. Anzalone has now registered 42 total tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also notching a career-high three interceptions over eight games so far during the 2026 regular season.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Wirfs - DNP on Thursday Wirfs (toe) did not practice Thursday.

Impact It's a new injury for the Bucs' star left tackle, but perhaps it was more of a maintenance day for the veteran. Justin Skule and Benjamin Chukwuma would be options to play Week 9 if Wirfs can't go.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

How A Goofy Rookie Called 'Gronk' Transformed Into The Best Tight End Ever

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NOVEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

How A Goofy Rookie Called 'Gronk' Transformed Into The Best Tight End Ever

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NOVEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Practice Snaps: 2026 Week 9 The Bears were back on the Halas Hall practice fields Thursday to continue preparing for Sunday night's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneer...

NOVEMBER 5 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Will Hill's Parlay Of The Week: Back Bears To Keep Winning; Gophers To Cover

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NOVEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Will Hill's Parlay Of The Week: Back Bears To Keep Winning; Gophers To Cover

Kenny Gainwell - Full practice Thursday Gainwell (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Gainwell also tended to a hip injury last week, when he got back to full by Friday, but he still entered the weekend listed as questionable for Week 8 action. He proceeded to suit up this past Sunday against the Falcons and split Tampa Bay's backfield with Bucky Irving, logging a 50 percent snap share and going for 140 yards on 25 carries in rainy conditions. Considering Gainwell followed up Wednesday's limited session with an uncapped one Thursday, he's good to go for Sunday's road showdown with the Bears.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Emeka Egbuka - Upgrades to full practice Egbuka (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact After missing Wednesday's practice, Egbuka was back in the mix in full on Thursday. The second-year wideout has missed the last two games due to a concussion and a foot injury, but appears to be on track to return Sunday in Chicago. Getting Egbuka back in the fold would be a boon for a Buccaneers' passing game which has yet to hit its stride this season.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: 2026 Team Godwin Foundation Gala View photos of the Team Godwin Foundation Gala event at Mision Lago on November 2, 2026.

NOVEMBER 5 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Irving and the Buccaneers visit Swift and the Bears in a matchup of the NFL's top rushing teams

The NFL’s top rushing teams face off when Bucky Irving and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit D’Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Michael Penix looks to rebound in Spain after Falcons' 'hard to watch' game against Buccaneers

Michael Penix Jr. understandably had a hard time in the video room watching his performance in the Atlanta Falcons’ shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

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NOVEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

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