Report: Buccaneers Patrick O’Conner Out for Season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Patrick O'Connor (79), a St. Rita graduate, works through the blocks of long snapper James Winchester (41) and tight end Nick Keizer (48) during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (Doug Murray / AP)
More bad news for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, this time on the defensive side of the ball. Monday afternoon ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Buccaneers defensive lineman Patrick O’Connor
It’s not just Chris Godwin:
Bucs’ DL Patrick O'Connor, a core special teams player, suffered a season-ending knee injury Sunday night vs. the Saints, per source. Doctors believe he tore his PCL and partial MCL, but he is getting more medical opinions.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 20, 2021
As reported by Adam Schefter, O’Connor is believed to have a tear in his PCL and a partial tear in his MCL. O’Connor absence leaves two holes in the Buccaneers depth chart. One on the special teams side and one in the defensive line rotation.
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