Bruce Arians got ahead of the game on Friday when he spoke to the media following Buccaneers practice. Cornerback Jamel Dean, who suffered a knee injury against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, and Jason Pierre-Paul who is still nursing a shoulder injury were both ruled out for Sunday’s game at Gillette Stadium as the Bucs take on the New England Patriots.
As for newly acquired cornerback Richard Sherman? He will be dressed and available as one of the 48 active players on game day, but that doesn’t guarantee that he’ll see the field;
Arians said of Richard Sherman "we'll have him up, just in case," which is to say he'll be part of the 48 active players, but not playing unless they need him, like if another corner were to get injured or struggle Sunday.