The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were a revolving door with health issues in their 2024 secondary. They have signed several players as backups, including Mike Edwards.
In Week 13, Mike Edwards suffered a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the game against the Panthers, and now his status against the Raiders is clear.
reported Tuesday that Edwards is expected to miss at least a week with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. The Bucs saw Edwards as a potential playmaker in the defensive backcourt and have made moves to replace his production.
The from the Detroit Lions practice squad. Merriweather had spent time with the Bucs in 2024 before being released and acquired by Detroit. He played nine of the first 10 games for the Bucs this season, mostly on special teams, but now he appears primed for an expanded role.
