The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed starting cornerback Jamel Dean on injured reserve due to a right hamstring injury sustained during their Week 6 victory over the New Orleans Saints. Additionally, rookie wide receiver Kameron Johnson has also been placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Both players will be unavailable for at least four weeks. The team has activated defensive lineman Earnest Brown IV and punter Trenton Gill to fill the roster spots left by the injured players.

• Jamel Dean's injury is a significant blow to the Buccaneers' secondary.
• The team will rely on rookie cornerback Tyrek Funderburk and Josh Hayes in Dean's absence.