TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Ahead of Monday night’s primetime game against the New Orleans Saints, one of quarterback Tom Brady’s favorite targets will be inactive against the rivals.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced that seven players will be inactive tonight, including tight end Cameron Brate.
After being listed as questionable earlier in the day, the team announced that Brate, among six other players have been ruled out.
Other players include:
- QB Kyle Trask
- CB Sean Murphy-Bunting
- WR Breshad Perriman
- S Antonie Winfield Jr.
- CB Mike Edwards
- T Tristan Wirfs
Wirfs being ruled out comes as no surprise after he was carted off the field following a “gruesome” injury against the Cleveland Browns last Sunday.
Something to note is that running back Leonard Fournette meaning we could potentially see his return after being out since the Bucs vs. Seahawks game in Germany.
Kick off for MNF game is set for 8:15 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium. Fans not headed to the game can stay tuned by following along for all live updates here.
For the New Orleans Saints, they have ruled out cornerback Marshon Lattimore who got into a brawl with Bucs’ Mike Evans last matchup. With his absence, this leaves the door wide open for the Buccaneers’ offense.
