Aug 28, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Doug Martin(22) stands on the sidelines as the Washington Redskins beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-10 at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without starting running backDoug Martinagainst the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.
Bobby Raineywill start in his place whileMike Jameswill be his backup.
As previously announced, the Bucs will also be without defensive endMichael Johnsonand tight endAustin Seferian-Jenkins.
Buc IAs: RB Doug Martin, CB Rashaan Melvin, T Kevin Pamphile, G Rishaw Johnson, G Kadeem Edwards, TE A Seferian-Jenkins, DE Michael Johnson.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs)September 14, 2014
Da’Quan Bowers andWilliam Gholstonwill get the start at defensive end in place of Johnson andAdrian Clayborn, who went oninjured reserveearlier in the week.
The other Tampa Bay inactives are cornerbackRashaan Melvinand offensive tacklesKevin Pamphile,Rishaw JohnsonandKadeem Edwards.
Despite leaving last weeks game with an injury,Logan Mankinsis active and will start at left guard for the Bucs.
The Rams have all three of their quarterbacks active but it’s still unclear who will actually start for St. Louis. The Rams will also be without cornerbacksTrumaine JohnsonandLamarcus Joyner
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