Three Tampa Bay players are out for the rest of the season after the Buccaneers made a trio of personnel moves today.
The Bucs placed cornerback Torrie Cox and punter Dirk Johnson on injured reserve after both sustained injuries in Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Cox suffered a hip injury, while Johnson sustained a hamstring injury.
The injury to Johnson came under unusual circumstances for a punter: He tore his hamstring while trying to throw a pass on a botched fake punt.
“When I was running and tried to plant, it popped,” Johnson said.
The Bucs also placed guard Arron Sears on the reserve/non-football list. Sears started every game except one the last two seasons, but this year he hasn’t played at all. Per Pewter Report, Sears has been dealing with a personal issue.
