Bucs Ins and Outs: Starters Likely Sit Second Straight Week

Just as they did in last week's preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' starters will spend most of the night on the sidelines.

This week, head coach Todd Bowles and company will give the younger first-teamers some limited run while the veterans have the night off .

A squad comprised almost entirely of second- and third-teamers will take the field Saturday evening against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Within that group, the Bucs have a handful of players listed as questionable on the injury report.

The majority of those listings exist on the offensive side but all are anticipating to be available for the Bucs' second preseason contest.

Three Tampa Bay receivers are listed on the report including Jalen McMillan who had two catches for 23 yards a week ago. The team exercised caution with him after a non contact injury earlier this week.

Kameron Johnson and Sterling Shepard could see their first preseason action. Tight end Payne Durham (knee) has been considered day-to-day.

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Rookie cornerback Tyrek Funderburk was spotted in a walking boot and did not practice Thursday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times

The Bucs and Jaguars are set for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff from EverBank Stadium.