Benjamin Morrison activated, set to debut after quad and hip issues; early role likely special teams with gradual defensive integration.

Morrison, a second-round pick by Tampa Bay, missed the entire preseason with an injury but is expected to play a pivotal role in TB’s secondary once fully healthy, signaling immediate fantasy considerations if he secures a starting job.

Morrison is out with a quad injury; TB’s secondary depth suffers as Atlanta features Penix Jr. and a revamped receiving corps. Morrison’s absence adds risk to TB’s outer coverage in Week 1 and heightens Falcons’ passing upside.

Morrison, TB’s second-round cornerback, is dealing with a hamstring issue that could keep him out of Week 1 versus Atlanta. He missed the preseason with the problem, and Bowles hinted it’s still up in the air whether he’ll play. A Wednesday injury report will clarify his availability, and his presence would provide a meaningful boost to TB’s secondary against a Falcons offense that has added firepower this offseason.

Benjamin Morrison, TB, is the Buccaneers’ rookie cornerback whose hamstring tweak could delay his preseason debut. A 2025 second‐round pick with Notre Dame hipsurgery history, Morrison impressed early with physicality and ball skills, and Bowles highlighted his calm when pressed into first‐team work. His absence opens outside‐CB depth questions for TB, elevating fringe veterans and Parrish into bigger roles as TB evaluates depth this preseason.