Buccaneers at Cowboys: Final injury report for Thursday Night Football

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 20: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. (3) rushes t he passer during the regular season game between the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 20, 2026 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.(Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released their final injury report Wednesday ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, and they will once again be without several key players.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield, safety Antoine Winfield Jr., cornerback Benjamin Morrison and linebacker SirVocea Dennis have all been ruled out for the Week 5 matchup. Mayfield continues to recover from his injured right thumb, while Winfield will begin what is expected to be a two-to-four week absence due to a slight rib fracture suffered against Green Bay.

There was some encouraging news for Tampa Bay. Rookie outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. was a full participant throughout the week and carries no game designation, putting him in line to return Thursday night. Kicker Chase McLaughlin was also a full participant Wednesday after missing Tuesday's walkthrough with a right groin/hip injury.

Tight end Ko Kieft and linebacker Josiah Trotter were full participants Wednesday, while outside linebacker Anthony Nelson remained limited with an illness but was not given a game designation.

Dallas will also be without three players. Cornerback Cobie Durant, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and tackle Drew Shelton have been ruled out. Guard Tyler Smith and wide receiver Johnathan Mingo are both listed as questionable.

Here is the final injury report.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• OLB Rueben Bain Jr. - Groin/Shoulder - Full
• LB SirVocea Dennis - Ankle/Foot -Out
• TE Ko Kieft - Elbow - Full
• K Chase McLaughlin - Right Groin/Hip - Full
• QB Baker Mayfield - Right Thumb -Out
• CB Benjamin Morrison - Quad -Out
• OLB Anthony Nelson - Illness - Limited
• LB Josiah Trotter - Knee - Full
• S Antoine Winfield Jr. - Rib -Out

Dallas Cowboys

• S Alijah Clark - Ankle - Full
• CB Cobie Durant - Hamstring -Out
• RB Tyler Goodson - Ankle - Full
• S Malik Hooker - Forearm - Full
• OLB James Houston - Shoulder - Full
• WR CeeDee Lamb - Thigh - Full
• LB DeMarvion Overshown - Hamstring -Out
• CB Joey Porter Jr. - Ankle - Full
• T Drew Shelton - Hamstring -Out
• G Tyler Smith - Thumb - Full -Questionable
• WR Johnathan Mingo - DNP -Questionable

The Buccaneers and Cowboys kick off Thursday night at 8:15 PM ET from AT&T Stadium. Tampa Bay will be looking for its first win of the season with rookie Jalon Daniels making his second consecutive start in place of Mayfield.

Week 5 Injury Report (10/7/26) - Tampa Bay @Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys: https://t.co/Gu53BMFEcj#WeAreTheKrewepic.twitter.com/Lwgt61ZiNB

- Buccaneers Communications (@BuccaneersComms) October 7, 2026