TAMPA —- The Bucs are dealing with more injuries than they have in recent weeks, with a handful of key players held out of Wednesday's practice: DT Gerald McCoy (hand), RT Gosder Cherilus (knee), WR Vincent Jackson (knee), DE Jacquies Smith (hamstring), LB Bruce Carter (concussion) and TE Luke Stocker (back).
"Longer injury list (Wednesday)," coach Lovie Smith said, declining to elaborate on the severity of the injuries until the NFL requires the Bucs to do so.
DE George Johnson, who has missed the past two games with a calf injury, remains sidelined.