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Buccaneers standout rookie safety injured in joint practice vs. Steelers

The promising undrafted rookie was having a strong camp before suffering what seems to be a significant injury.

J.J. Roberts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rookie Minicamp | Julio Aguilar/GettyImages

J.J. Roberts, an undrafted defensive back out of Marshall, was making a strong case to earn a roster spot with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Roberts has put together a strong offseason, and immediately stood out in his first game action as a professional.

In the preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans, Roberts made five total tackles and tallied two passes defended, including deflecting a ball that was intercepted by his teammate Tyrek Funderburk.