Bucs to go without a starter on defense against Commanders in Week 1

The Buccaneers defensive front seven are going to be a key against the Washington Commanders in Week 1. They need to pressure rookie Jayden Daniels, contain running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler, and help the secondary by not giving him time to get the ball to the receivers.

Unfortunately, one of those key starters up front has already been ruled out for the Bucs.

On Friday’s injury report, defensive lineman Logan Hall was ruled out with a foot injury. Hall had missed practice all week, so his playing seemed to always be a longshot. Hall started 15 of the 19 games the Buccaneers played last season and finished the year with 24 tackles, two more of which were tackles for a loss.

Hall was a valuable part of a defensive line rotation for the Bucs, and Kalijah Cancey was also listed as questionable. The team cannot afford to lose Cancey with Hall being already ruled out. Sunday morning, we should all know more.