Jason Pierre-Paul – Noteworthy – Injury
DE Jason Pierre-Paul, who leads the team with 9.5 sacks, has a shoulder and knee injury and did not practice Wednesday. But that has been his routine the last three weeks and he has not missed a game.
Jordan Whitehead – Important – Injury
S Jordan Whitehead did not practice and is listed on the injury report as having a concussion. The Bucs already are without S Chris Conte, who is on injured reserve, and S Justin Evans, who did not play last week due to a toe injury.
Lavonte David – Noteworthy – Injury
LB Lavonte David, who did not play last Sunday against the Giants due to an MCL sprain, did not practice on Wednesday.
M.J. Stewart – Noteworthy – Injury
CB M.J. Stewart has a foot injury and did not practice Wednesday.
O.J. Howard – Noteworthy – Injury – Transaction
TE O.J. Howard was placed on injured reserve, the team announced. Howard sustained ankle and foot injuries when he was tackled from behind in the second half of Sunday’s 38-35 loss to the New York Giants. Cameron Brate will see an uptick in snaps in the absence of Howard, who recorded 34 receptions for 565 yards and a team high-tying five touchdowns. The 24-year-old’s receive yards rank fifth among tight ends while his touchdown total is tied for the third-most.