In a press conference on Wednesday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles attempted to clarify the details surrounding linebacker Devin White's injury status for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. Bowles' comments brought further attention to a potential discrepancy in how the team handled White's injury reporting.

Earlier this week, Bowles had suggested that White didn't play due to an injury. He stated, "Devin told me Friday he couldn't play, or Saturday or Friday he couldn't play, so K.J. started." However, it was later revealed that the Buccaneers did not officially downgrade White's status from questionable to out ahead of the game.

Recognizing the need to address the situation, Bowles made efforts to revise his previous statement on Wednesday. He stated, "I'm gonna say this one time. He was medically cleared to play. Then he indicated that he didn't feel right and informed me that he couldn't play. He couldn't go. We had ongoing conversations until Sunday morning. I decided to deactivate him. When he got to the stadium, he found out he was inactive."

By presenting this new version of events, Bowles shifted the narrative, suggesting that the decision to deactivate White was not definitively made until game day. This contradicted his earlier remarks that implied White's inability to play had been determined on Friday or Saturday.

The Buccaneers have yet to receive any official response from the league office regarding this matter. It remains to be seen whether the NFL will accept Bowles' revised explanation or take further action based on the initial statements made on Monday.

Fans and analysts are closely monitoring the situation, as proper injury reporting is of considerable importance, especially to ensure the integrity of the game and fair competition. If the league accepts Bowles' latest explanation, it could provide a precedent for similar scenarios in the future.

The Buccaneers' next game will be a test of their resilience as they face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. With or without Devin White, the team aims to maintain their playoff contention and continue their pursuit of another Super Bowl victory.

As the situation unfolds, it remains imperative for the league to provide clarity and uphold standards of transparency to maintain the trust of the fans and teams alike.