The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need someone to emerge at the safety spot and ease concerns about the thin depth at the position.
Antoine Winfield Jr. is dealing with hamstring tightness, and while he’s only being held out as a precaution, it’s still a cause for concern after he missed eight games in 2024 due to injuries.
Marcus Banks, another safety competing for a roster spot, was waived recently with an injury settlement.
Standout rookie defensive back J.J. Roberts, who was firmly expected to earn a roster spot and beat Sanders for a depth spot at safety, will miss the entirety of the 2025 season due to a knee injury he suffered in joint practice against the Steelers.