A Look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Depth Chart Ahead of Week 1 Matchup with the Vikings

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Sep 6, 2023
Aug 19, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) waits in the tunnel before the start of the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Vikings are set to begin their 2023 regular season this weekend when they play host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 10th.

Ahead of the regular season opener, the first Buccaneers depth chart has been released. Here is a look at the first Vikings opponent ahead of Sunday’s matchup.

Offense

Buccaneers Depth Chart
Aug 19, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks on against the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterback

Starter: Baker Mayfield
Backup: Kyle Trask

Running Back

Starter: Rachaad White
Backups: Sean Tucker, Chase Edmonds, Ke’Shawn Vaughn

Wide Receiver

Starters: Mike Evans and Chris Godwin
Backups: Trey Palmer, Deven Thompkins, Rakim Jarrett

Tight End

Starters: Cade Otton and Ko Kieft
Backups: David Wells, Payne Durham

Offensive Tackle

Starters: Tristan Wirfs (LT) and Luke Goedeke (RT)
Backups: Justin Skule (LT), Brandon Walton (RT)

Interior Offensive Line

Starters: Matt Feiler (LG), Robert Hainsey (C), Cody Mauch (RG)
Backups: Aaron Stinnie (LG), Nick Leverett (RG)

Defense

Oct 23, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) on the field in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive End

Starters: Calijah Kancey and Logan Hall
Backups: Mike Greene, William Gholston

Nose Tackle

Starter: Vita Vea
Backup: Greg Gaines

Outside Linebacker

Starters: Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Shaquil Barret
Backups: Yaya Diaby, Anthony Nelson, Markees Watts, Cam Gill

Inside Linebacker

Starters: Devin White and Lavonte David
Backups: K.J. Britt, SirVocea Dennis

Cornerback

Starters: Jamel Dean and Carlton Davis
Backups: Zyon McCollum, Dee Delaney, Derek Pitts, Josh Hayes

Safety

Starters: Antoine Winfield and Ryan Neal
Backups: Kaevon Merriweather, Christian Izien

Special Teams

Aug 26, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers place kicker Chase McLaughlin (4) makes a goal as punter Jake Camarda (5) holds the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Kicker

Starter: Chase McLaughlin

Punter

Starter: Jake Camarda

Long-Snapper

Starter: Zach Triner

Kick Returner

Starter: Deven Thompkins
Backup: Rachaad White

Punt Returner

Starter: Deven Thompkins
Backup: Trey Palmer

The Vikings’ First Regular Season Depth Chart Is Here
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Josh Frey is a Class of 2020 graduate of The College of Idaho and managing editor of PurplePTSD.com. When he’s not writing about the NFL, Josh enjoys running, gaming, or rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks. Check out his Twitter account: @Freyed_Chicken.