The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing some massive injury issues along the defensive line. Robert Ayers, Gerald McCoy, Noah Spence and Clinton McDonald all missed today’s practice and are unlikely to suit up against the Carolina Panthers on Monday night.
One player who will be key for the Bucs in replacing them is William Gholston. The defensive lineman has long been one of the team’s best pure run defenders, easily winning against tight ends and offensive tackles in the running game. But on passing downs, he’s had a tendency to disappear — especially when he’s lined up at his natural defensive end position.