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Final 53-Man Roster Projections: Defense

Now that the offense has been taken care of, it’s time to turn toward the defense.

Injuries will dictate a lot of the decisions on this side of the ball. Ryan Smith’s suspension could come into play, as well.

If you missed the offensive side of the ball, check it out here.

Vea will likely avoid the PUP, so he will count toward the active roster heading into the season. One thing to pay attention to in regards to Vea’s injury is the fact that if the Bucs carry five defensive linemen, then that should bode well in terms of a Week 1 return.