Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Limited to special teams in win
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Palmer did not draw a target and returned one punt for three yards in the Buccaneers' 28-13 win over the Raiders on Sunday. He also fumbled but recovered.
Palmer was able to work through a hip injury to suit up, but he went without a target for only the second time this season and played just seven snaps on offense overall. The second-year wideout saw fellow reserve Rakim Jarrett outpace him by three snaps and may essentially be in a timeshare for the No. 4 receiver spot with the latter at this point. However, with the majority of Baker Mayfield's attention centered on top three receivers Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan and Sterling Shepard -- and a fair share of targets also going to Cade Otton, Rachaad White and Bucky Irving (back) -- there isn't much left to go around for anyone else in the pass-catching corps.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Will play Sunday vs. Vegas
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Palmer (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Palmer was questionable to play Sunday due to a hip injury that limited him in practice Thursday and Friday. However, the 2023 sixth-round pick has done enough over the weekend to be cleared to play, and he will continue to serve in a depth role at wide receiver behind Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan and Sterling Shepard. Palmer has logged 10 catches (on 18 targets) for 141 yards and one touchdown across 10 regular-season games.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Questionable to face Raiders
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Palmer (hip) is listed as quesitonable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Palmer's status is in doubt after a hip injury limited his practice participation Thursday and Friday. Even if he suits up, Palmer will likely remain in a depth role behind Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan and Sterling Shepard. Evans doesn't have an injury designation after battling hamstring and calf injuries during the week.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Tending to hip injury
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Palmer was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a hip injury.
Palmer wasn't included on the Buccaneers' initial Week 14 injury report Wednesday, so his limited listing Thursday could be indicative of an in-practice setback. The wideout will likely need to upgrade to full participation in Friday's practice to avoid taking a designation into Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Double-digit yards on one catch
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Palmer brought in his only target for 18 yards and returned one punt for 15 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-7 win over the Giants on Sunday.
The second-year wideout played 17 snaps (26 percent), placing him behind Jalen McMillan (41 snaps), Mike Evans (39 snaps), Sterling Shepard (35 snaps) and Rakim Jarrett (21 snaps) in terms of the team's wideouts. Palmer figures to remain in a deep reserve role as long as injuries don't strike in front of him on the depth chart, but he's now recorded at least one catch in five of the last six contests.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Can't haul in only target
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Palmer failed to secure his only target in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
The second-year speedster was in on just 15 snaps (25 percent) during the narrow loss, which was surprising considering the absence of Mike Evans and unavailability of Jalen McMillan due to hamstring issues. Palmer had logged at least 25 snaps in each of the previous three games, making Sunday's downturn all the more noteworthy. With both Evans and McMillan potentially available for a Week 12 road matchup against the Giants following a Week 11 bye, Palmer could be headed for another minor role in that contest.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Two catches in OT loss
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Palmer secured two of four targets for 33 yards and returned two punts for 18 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-24 overtime loss to Kansas City on Monday.
The second-year wideout generated modest production despite a 49 percent snap share in the absence of Mike Evans (hamstring), Chris Godwin (ankle), and Jalen McMillan (hamstring). Palmer did record both of his catches on a game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter, but Monday's 33 yards were a season high and he's yet to top three receptions in any contest heading into a Week 10 home matchup against the 49ers.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Minimal production against Ravens
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Palmer caught one of his three targets for 16 yards in Monday's 41-31 loss to the Ravens.
Despite taking on a more of a prominent role with teammate Mike Evans (hamstring) exiting early in the first half of the contest, Palmer was unable to deliver a useful line over his 59 snaps. With Evans expected to miss at least three games with his injury and with Chris Godwin suffering what appears to be a season-ending ankle injury at the tail end of Monday's loss, Palmer will likely continue to play plenty of snaps Week 8 versus the Falcons. Fellow receivers Jalen McMillan and Sterling Shepard should also benefit from increased roles.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Listed as questionable
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Palmer (concussion) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Ravens, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Palmer logged his second consecutive practice with full participation Saturday, so presumably he just needs to clear concussion protocol in order to play. The second-year target has missed the past two games.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: No practice
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Palmer (concussion) didn't practice Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Palmer is on track to miss a second straight game due to the concussion he suffered Week 4 while filling in for Jalen McMillan (hamstring) as the No. 3 receiver. McMillan, meanwhile, was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, hinting at a chance to return this Sunday at New Orleans.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Diagnosed with concussion
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Palmer won't return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a concussion, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Palmer was serving as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wide receiver Week 4 with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) sidelined, but the former now will be subject to the protocol for head injuries in order to play again. Palmer was productive in his complementary role, as he finished with three receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown and added a 14-yard kickoff return and five-yard punt return. With a short turnaround for Thursday's road matchup with the Falcons, Palmer will be hard-pressed to gain clearance from an independent neurologist for that contest. Kameron Johnson and Sterling Shepard will be the backup WRs behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin for the rest of Sunday's outing.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Blanked again in Sunday's loss
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Palmer failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 26-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Palmer played on just 12 snaps from scrimmage overall (21 percent) and added another five on special teams. The second-year wideout saw 20 snaps on offense in the season-opening win over the Commanders, but he's only combined for one more than that over the last two games. Palmer remains a fantasy afterthought for the time being in a No. 4 receiver role that hasn't facilitated many opportunities thus far.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: One reception in Week 1 win
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Palmer brought in one of two targets for 19 yards in the Buccaneers' 37-20 win over the Commanders on Sunday. He also returned one punt for 15 yards.
Palmer, who cleared concussion protocol before the game, logged a modest 20 snaps from scrimmage and 10 additional on special teams. His one reception proved productive, but he notably was in on 30 fewer offensive plays than new No. 3 wideout Jalen McMillan. Palmer figures to continue in a modest role during a Week 4 road battle against the Lions on Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Ready to roll in Week 1
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Palmer (concussion) is active for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Commanders, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Palmer was able to practice in full all week, so the second-year wideout garnering active status was simply a matter of clearing league protocol for head injuries. With that box having been checked as well, Palmer is set to work in a reserve receiver role against Washington, potentially sharing No. 3 receiver snaps with rookie third-round pick Jalen McMillan.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Listed as questionable
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Palmer (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington.
Full practice participation Wednesday through Friday suggests Palmer is more likely than not to play, but being in the concussion protocol means it isn't quite the same guarantee as with other injuries. In any case, he's expected to drop from third to fourth on the depth chart at wide receiver, having been usurped by rookie third-round pick Jalen McMillan this summer.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Full practice after concussion
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Palmer is recovering from a concussion but practiced fully Wednesday.
On Aug. 23, head coach Todd Bowles said Palmer was dealing with a minor undisclosed injury, which was revealed to be a concussion on the Buccaneers' first practice report of the season. Logging a full session doesn't mean that Palmer has made his way through the five-step protocol for head injuries, but he nonetheless appears to be well on his way to gaining clearance ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Commanders.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Chunk gain on one catch
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Palmer brought in his only target for 21 yards and returned two punts for 14 yards in the Buccaneers' 17-14 preseason win over the Bengals on Saturday night.
Palmer drew a start with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin both sitting out, and he made an impression on his one connection with Kyle Trask. The second-year wideout impressed as a rookie while taking hold of the No. 3 receiver job, but he's now trying to fend off a serious challenge from rookie third-round pick Jalen McMillan, who posted a 2-23-0 receiving line in his first taste of professional action Saturday night. The job battle between the two should continue through the entirety of the exhibition slate, but Palmer's roster spot is likely safe under any circumstance.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Effective with two touches in win
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Palmer brought in one of two targets for a 56-yard touchdown and rushed once for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 32-9 wild-card win over the Eagles on Monday night.
The speedy rookie was a hit in his first career postseason appearance, ripping off a touchdown late in the third quarter on which he broke a James Bradberry tackle attempt and then outraced multiple defenders to the end zone. Palmer has enjoyed a steady complementary role since Week 1, recording at least one catch in every regular-season game and multiple grabs in 12 contests, and he's now scored twice in the last three games. Palmer's field-stretching abilities could be a good fit for the fast track of Ford Field in Sunday's divisional-round battle against the Lions.
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Stays limited Thursday
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Palmer (hip) was limited at Thursday's practice.
Palmer maintained his activity level from Wednesday's walkthrough as he tends to a hip injury, giving him just one more chance to get back to full participation before the Buccaneers potentially give him a designation ahead of Sunday's game in Carolina. If he's able to suit up this weekend, he'll look to build about his most productive two-game stretch of the season (8-126-1 on 11 targets between Weeks 16 and 17).
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Buccaneers' Trey Palmer: Limited to two touches Sunday
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Palmer brought in his sole target for five yards and rushed once for three yards in the Buccaneers' 29-25 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Palmer saw a notable drop in production, logging his lowest catch and yardage totals since Week 7. The speedy rookie's target tally also tied for his lowest of the campaign, and as the No. 3 receiver in a concentrated offense, his numbers are likely to remain modest in a Week 15 road matchup against the Packers.
