Bucs Unveil Week Five Depth Chart: Tez Johnson, Benjamin Morrison Gain Roles

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released their updated depth chart ahead of Week Five, highlighting some player changes and their performances in the previous game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Key players, including rookies Tez Johnson and Benjamin Morrison, gained expanded roles this week.

Bucs Week Five Depth Chart Overview

During the regular season, the Buccaneers provide a “Game Release” to assist media coverage. This release includes the depth chart, detailing each position’s hierarchy across offense, defense, and special teams.

Offensive Depth Chart

• Wide Receivers (WR): Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson, Ryan Miller, Sterling Shepard, Kameron Johnson
• Quarterback (QB): Baker Mayfield, Teddy Bridgewater
• Running Backs (RB): Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, Sean Tucker, Josh Williams*
• Tight Ends (TE): Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Devin Culp
• Offensive Line: LT: Tristan Wirfs, LG: Ben Bredeson, C: Graham Barton, RG: Luke Haggard, RT: Charlie Heck

In Week Four, Chris Godwin made his season debut, stepping back into a significant role. He played 58 of the 72 offensive snaps, recording three receptions for 26 yards. Rookie WR Tez Johnson showcased his potential with an eight-yard reception and a five-yard carry, seeing an increase in playing time. Johnson’s performance marks a promising start to his NFL career.

Running back Rachaad White also played a key part, logging 30 snaps in the backfield, though Bucky Irving led in touches. The offensive line remained stable, with all starters participating fully against Philadelphia.

Defensive Depth Chart

• Defensive Line: Greg Gaines, Vita Vea, Logan Hall, Elijah Roberts*, C.J. Brewer
• Linebackers (LB): Yaya Diaby, Haason Reddick, SirVocea Dennis, Lavonte David
• Cornerbacks (CB): Jamel Dean, Benjamin Morrison*, Zyon McCollum, Kindle Vildor
• Safeties (S): Antoine Winfield Jr., Christian Izien, Tykee Smith

Defensively, rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison’s role expanded significantly, moving up to 39 defensive snaps in Week Four. After Jamel Dean’s early exit due to injury, Morrison stepped in and contributed three tackles and a pass defense. The defensive line saw effective play, while the linebackers, including Yaya Diaby and Haason Reddick, engaged in crucial stops.

Key Player Stats

With the adjustments made in the Week Five depth chart, the Buccaneers are poised to build on their performance as they progress through the season.