The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to overcome a disappointing loss to the Washington Football Team on Monday when they host the New York Giants. The Bucs will be without Antonio Brown in the game and could be at risk of suiting up with two more key players unavailable.
According to independent NFL reporter Dov Kleiman, star tight end Rob Gronkowski is questionable for Monday night's game with the G-Men. Additionally, Kleiman reports that defensive lineman Vita Vea is listed as doubtful for the contest.
#Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski is questionable for the #Giants game.
Vita Vea is doubtful.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 20, 2021
Gronkowski has been dealing with a rib injury which has limited him to just four games this season. He sustained the injury in a Week 3 clash against the Los Angeles Rams. He then sustained another injury when attempting to return during the Bucs' Week 8 matchup against the Saints. Gronk managed to play just five snaps before leaving in the first quarter with back spasms. The Bucs had a bye in Week 9, and the tight end was again sidelined for Week 10.
Vea, on the other hand, is dealing with a knee injury. He hasn't missed any action this season but the nose tackle could be forced to the sideline for the first time this year if his status doesn't improve ahead of Monday's showdown.
On the year, Gronk has 16 receptions for 184 yards and four touchdowns. Vea, a constant force in the trenches, has one sack and six quarterback hits this season. Both would be key contributors should they be cleared to take the field against the Giants and could help the Buccaneers avoid consecutive defeats at the hands of NFC East opponents.
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