Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy broke his hand last Sunday and hasn’t practiced at all this week, but the Bucs aren’t ruling him out of Thursday night’s game against the Falcons.
McCoy has been listed as questionable on the team’s Wednesday injury report, which should mean he has a 50/50 chance of being on the field. Coach Lovie Smith said, via the team, that McCoy has been feeling better since being fitted for a cast, but no decision will be made until Thursday about his status. If he can’t play, Akeem Spence, Clinton McDonald and Da’Quan Bowers will be the options inside for the Bucs.
Running back Doug Martin missed Sunday’s game with a knee injury, but he’s been practicing this week and also drew a questionable tag for the NFC South matchup. The same goes for defensive end Michael Johnson, who was held out of the loss to the Rams because of an ankle injury.
The Bucs ruled out linebacker Mason Foster and tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins.