Kancey’s absence opens a developmental door for other interior linemen. His return could alter the DT rotation, potentially increasing snaps for the reserves and shaping how the Bucs approach future short-yardage situations.

Kancey suffered a season-ending torn pectoral, creating an interior vacancy TB seeks to fill with Simmons. This injury accelerates Simmons' opportunity to prove himself as a reliable run stopper and impact player inside Tampa's defensive front.

Kancey suffered a season-ending torn pectoral, removing a key interior disruptor from Tampa Bay's defense and forcing schematic adjustments.

Kancey is listed as out for Sunday, a setback for TB’s interior pressure. His absence tightens TB’s defensive front and could heighten Jets’ opportunities in the short-term, particularly if the TB run defense is compromised.

Kancey is placed on IR with a pectoral injury, signaling a season-long absence and a hit to TB’s interior rush. His absence may force more double-teams or adjustments up front and could shift run-defense dynamics.