The Bucs suffered their first vital harm after they discovered Eagles free-agent guard Sua Opeta tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee throughout their practice on the indoor facility Tuesday night.

Opeta was carted off the sphere in the course of the exercise and coach Todd Bowles had no replace on his situation following practice.

“I’ve acquired to go in and see how unhealthy,” Bowles stated Tuesday night.

An MRI on Wednesday revealed that Opeta sustained the season-ending knee harm.

Opeta was competing with Giants free agent Ben Bredeson for the beginning job at left guard. Bredeson has been taking extra reps in practice with the first-team offensive line.

The Bucs signed Opeta and Bredeson to one-year offers in March in hopes of discovering somebody to fill the opening at left guard subsequent to sort out Tristan Wirfs.

While Wirfs is enjoying beneath the $18.7 million fifth-year membership choice, he additionally has been keen to practice on a restricted foundation whereas his brokers negotiate a long-term contract that might make him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL.

The Bucs allowed beginning left guard Aaron Stinnie to depart to the Giants by way of free company.

Opeta performed 527 snaps for the Eagles final season, beginning six video games and showing in seven others.

Bucs sort out Brandon Walton took some reps at guard Tuesday night, and the Bucs used a sixth-round decide on UTEP guard Elijah Klein this 12 months.

Injuries are an unlucky a part of skilled sports activities, and the Tampa Bay Bucs might want to alter their lineup and technique following Sua Opeta’s season-ending knee harm. The competitors on the left guard place between Opeta and Ben Bredeson will now see Bredeson taking up a extra outstanding function in the workforce’s offensive line. With changes being made, the Bucs look to beat this setback and proceed their pursuit of success in the league.

1. How lengthy is Sua Opeta anticipated to be out on account of his knee harm?

An MRI revealed that Opeta sustained a season-ending knee harm, so he’s anticipated to be out for the rest of the season.

2. Who is stepping as much as fill the left guard place in Opeta’s absence?

Giants free agent Ben Bredeson is predicted to tackle a extra outstanding function at left guard following Opeta’s harm.

3. How has the workforce been adjusting to the adjustments in the offensive line?

Bucs sort out Brandon Walton has been taking reps at guard, and the workforce additionally used a draft decide on UTEP guard Elijah Klein to handle the changes wanted in the offensive line.