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Bucs At Bengals: Inactives For Week 1

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22: Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs past Cooper McDonald #44 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of a preseason game at Raymond James Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without seven players for Sunday’s season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

Wide receiver Jalen McMillan, running back Sean Tucker and offensive tackle Justin Skule are inactive after each entered the weekend listed as doubtful because of injuries. Defensive linemen DeMonte Capehart and Elijah Simmons, cornerback Ayden Garnes and guard Billy Schrauth are also inactive.

Linebacker Christian Rozeboom, who was questionable with a foot injury, is active and available to make his Buccaneers debut. Tampa Bay also elevated running back Josh Williams and safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from the practice squad Saturday.

Cincinnati will be without wide receiver Ke’Shawn Williams, cornerback Josh Newton, center Connor Lew, tackle Myles Hinton, tight end Jack Endries, defensive end Shemar Stewart and defensive tackle Landon Robinson.

The Buccaneers and Bengals kick off the 2026 regular season at 1 p.m. ET on FOX, with Tampa Bay looking to open the year with a road win in Cincinnati Sunday.