The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got great news leading up to Sunday's matchup against the New England Patriots.
Over the course of their season, the Bucs' offensive line has been jumbled together and patch-marked due to several players going down with injury. They've had five players start at right guard, two at center, two at left tackle, and two at both left guard, and right tackle. Cody Mauch was lost for the season, but Sunday Tampa Bay will have four of their five projected starters on the offensive line against the Pats.
According to Fox Sports Greg Auman, Buccaneers right tackle Luke Goedeke will not only be activated off of injured reserve but is set to start on Sunday against the Patriots.
Big news for the Bucs vs. Patriots: right tackle Luke Goedeke is being activated from injured reserve and will play for the first time since his foot injury in September.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 8, 2025
Buccaneers activating Luke Goedeke is the exact right boost at the exact right time
It's a move that couldn't be more perfectly timed.
The Buccaneers announced the move themselves shortly after his report confirming the return of their right tackle. Goedeke signed a contract extension in the offseason, and his loss on the line has been felt. He's known as the tone-setter and brings the physicality amongst the group.
Charlie Heck has filled in admirably but has surrendered 32 pressures, three sacks, and hasn't gotten much push in the run game. With Goedeke back in the mix, the Bucs should find a little more time in the pocket for Baker Mayfield, and the hope is a little more room in the run game.
To make room for Goedeke on the active roster, the Bucs released rookie safety Sebastian Castro. The Bucs signed him off of the Steelers' practice squad on September 30th, and he appeared in one game, playing six snaps on kick return. Castro could find his way back to the Bucs practice squad if he clears waivers.
Buccaneers elevate two players ahead of Sunday's game vs. Patriots
In addition, the team announced the elevations of outside linebacker Mohamed Kamara and linebacker Nick Jackson ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Jackson joined the Bucs after the draft, signing on as an undrafted free agent. A strong showing in preseason helped him secure a spot on the practice squad, and now he's set to make his NFL debut. This is Kamara's second straight elevation. He played three defensive snaps against the Saints, but could see more work there with Markees Watts sidelined.
Kamara signed with the Bucs' practice squad at roster cutdowns but was a fifth-round pick in 2024 and someone the Bucs were interested in during the draft. They'll both see the majority of their playing time on special teams on Sunday.