Kameron

Johnson

Sure. Johnson, a 2024 UDFA from “Barton College” (not making this up) had just one target in 10 games in his NFL career before today. He was lost coming across the formation on his touchdown strike of 34 yards that came late in the first half, and added the other 30 yards on a pair of second-and-long strikes as the Buccaneers successfully navigated their way to a late field goal to push their lead to two scores. He essentially played in relief for Emeka Egubka, picking up 25 snaps to Egbuka’s 28. None of his work in the regular season — heck, none of his work in the preseason — would forecast anything near this ever happening. Fluke game or future $1 waiver wire league winner? We’d lean more towards fluke. But if we don’t have better news on Egbuka, Mike Evans, or Chris Godwin by your league’s waiver deadline, Johnson might be worth a roll against the Lions on Monday night.

Backup wide receiver Kameron Johnson was also ruled out. Jalen McMillan has a chance to play through his hamstring injury. If he can’t go, Sterling Shepard will remain the Bucs’ WR3 for Week 6.

Palmer missed Week 5 against the Falcons due to the concussion and remains out to begin the week. He has four catches for 45 yards and a touchdown through four games this season. With Jalen McMillan (hamstring) and Kameron Johnson (ankle) both limited in practice, the Bucs’ No. 3 wideout spot remains in flux.

Vea suffered a sprained MCL in the team’s Week 2 win over the Lions and came into the weekend with a doubtful designation alongside Johnson, both ultimately downgraded to out. The Buccaneers will be without four primary contributors on the defensive side of the ball as they face off against rookie quarterback Bo Nix.