The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing potential depth issues at the tight end position ahead of a crucial game this Sunday. Tight end Cade Otton has been nursing a knee injury since Week 15, and his replacement, Payne Durham, has now been listed with a quadriceps issue. This development raises concerns about the team's tight end depth as both players could be sidelined.
If neither Otton nor Durham is able to play, rookie Devin Culp would likely step into a significant role, having recorded his first two NFL catches in Week 17. Additionally, Ko Kieft, primarily a special teams player, may also see more action. The injury report also notes cornerback Jamel Dean as a non-participant due to a knee issue, while Antoine Winfield Jr.'s return from his own knee injury sustained in Week 13 appears unlikely.