Buccaneers could suddenly be without another key starter in Week 1

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Cade Otton Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Perry Knotts/GettyImages The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play one of their most important games of the season right off the bat in Week 1, traveling to Atlanta to face the NFC South rival Falcons.

The Falcons are expected to be Tampa Bay’s biggest threat in the division after sweeping the Bucs in 2024 and further improving their roster in a strong offseason.

Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, they could be entering the crucial season opener shorthanded as injuries continue to pile up.

The latest concern is at tight end. Cade Otton is now questionable for Week 1 after suffering an additional leg injury on top of a lingering hamstring issue…