Bucs place Dennis on IR, make corresponding moves

The Buccaneers saw another key defender shelved for extended time, as they placed linebacker SirVocea Dennis on injured reserve.

The move, announced by the team Tuesday, means Dennis will miss at least four games due to a shoulder injury suffered Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The second-year player out of Pitt showed some serious potential despite limited snaps, recording 22 total tackles and 1 sack while splitting time with K.J. Britt. He tallied a very solid 67.3 grade from Pro Football Focus in his four games played.

The move puts a dent in the team’s pass defense versatility, as Dennis primarily took over for the much more athletically limited Britt on obvious pass downs. This…