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Buccaneers at Bengals: Open Thread for the 2026 Season Opener

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kick off their 2026 campaign on the road as they travel to face the Cincinnati Bengals. The visiting squad faces a few roster adjustments heading into the opening contest, including the absence of running back Sean Tucker.

To address the vacancy in their backfield rotation, the Buccaneers elevated Josh Williams to provide supplemental depth. Additionally, the team will be missing wide receiver Jalen McMillan from today's lineup, with further lineup exclusions detailed on the full inactive list.