TAMPA — The Bucs placed G J.R. Sweezy and WR Louis Murphy on the reserve-physically unable to perform list Tuesday, meaning neither will play in the first five games of the regular season.
The moves were not unexpected. Sweezy, who had surgery for a herniated disc in his back, hasn't practiced since signing in March. Murphy is still recovering from ACL surgery to his knee in November.
The two are eligible to start practicing in Week 7 of the regular season, which opens a three-week period in which they can return to the active roster.