Buccaneers’ Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) probably 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 towards the Baltimore Ravens, coach Todd Bowles stated Monday.

The damage got here within the third quarter towards the Carolina Panthers on Sunday whereas colliding with operating again Raheem Blackshear on a sort out.

Winfield Jr. is arguably one of many Bucs’ finest defensive gamers. After beginning as a security and moonlighting as a nickelback final 12 months, Winfield has made nearly a full-time transition to the function however nonetheless traces up as a security about 30% of the time, giving the Bucs better potential to disguise their coverages.

Winfield Jr.’s damage is a large blow to a reeling 3-4 crew 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 operating, an indication of progress.

Their high cornerback, Carlton Davis, tweaked a hip damage final week towards the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6 and missed the Panthers recreation.

Additionally of be aware — large receiver Russell Gage Jr., who suffered a hamstring damage towards the Panthers, is present process an MRI, leaving his standing for Thursday night time up within the air.