The Bucs' inactives are as expected for today's home game against Carolina, with starting cornerbacks Brent Grimes (shoulder) and Robert McClain (concussion) both sidelined against Cam Newton and the Panthers.
Ryan Smith will start at outside corner in place of Grimes, and Javien Elliott is expected to step in as nickel -- they've played a combined five defensive snaps in the last four games, but will be counted on in key roles today as the Bucs try to end a three-game losing streak.
For Carolina, linebacker Luke Kuechly is active after being sidelined with his third concussion in as many seasons.