Dennis (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.
Dennis missed Week 13 against the Panthers due to an illness that held him out of practice all week. His return to practice Wednesday indicates that he is over his ailment and, barring any setbacks, should return for Sunday's NFC South clash against the Falcons.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Not suiting up
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Dennis (illness) is inactive Sunday against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Dennis was considered doubtful coming into the day, so his inability to suit up doesn't come as a surprise. With Devin White (foot) and Lavonte David (groin) also inactive, the Buccaneers will be extremely thin at middle linebacker. K.J. Britt and J.J. Russell will both be called upon to step up in their absences.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: May sit out vs. Panthers
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Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Dennis (illness) has a long way to go to play in Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
With regular starting linebackers Lavonte David (groin) and Devin White (foot) already ruled out for Week 13, Dennis will figure to be Tampa Bay's best option at that position if he is able to suit up Sunday. If not, though, 2021 fifth-rounder K.J. Britt is likely the next man up.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Out Sunday
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Dennis (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Chicago, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The rookie linebacker out of Pittsburgh was limited earlier in the week, but he didn't participate in Friday's practice, and he's officially been ruled out for Sunday's contest. Dennis saw some time during Tampa Bay's Week 1 win over Minnesota, but he failed to record a stat.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Hopeful for Week 1
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Head coach Todd Bowles noted Sunday that he is "hopeful" that Dennis (undisclosed) will be available for the Bucs' season opener against the Vikings on Sept. 10, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Dennis missed all practices last week after sitting out of the Bucs' 13-6 win over the Jets on Aug. 19. Once healthy, Dennis should play a key rotational role at linebacker alongside Devin White, Lavonte David and Shaquil Barrett.
