The worst part of football, especially during training camp, is waiting for injury updates as they occur or as players attempt to return from injuries sustained the previous season. In the case of the Bucs,

Oct 26, 2024; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack wide receiver Jaden Smith (1) attempts to make a catch over Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defensive back Caleb Brown (13) during the second quarter at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Smith caught the ball out of bounds. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images / Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

Tampa is leaning into youth and homegrown contributors to reinforce the core of the roster.