The Buccaneers managed to make it all the way through the season without any significant issues with COVID-19. Now, on the cusp of their first playoff appearance in thirteen years, they’ve lost some significant players. Devin White, Shaquil Barrett, and Steve McLendon have all been placed on the COVID-19 Reserve/Injured list and will be out against the Falcons. To make matters worse, Tom Pelissaro is reporting that White tested positive, putting his availability for the wild card round in serious jeopardy;
#Bucs LB Devin White tested positive for COVID-19, while teammate Shaq Barrett landed on the COVID list as a close contact, sources tell me and @RapSheet.