**Buccaneers to Rely on In-House Options After Losing Top Receivers**

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced a major setback during their Monday night game against the Baltimore Ravens, losing their two top wide receivers. Head coach Todd Bowles indicated on Tuesday that the team will look internally to fill these crucial gaps.

Chris Godwin is expected to be out for the season after suffering a dislocated ankle. Additionally, Bowles confirmed that Mike Evans will miss multiple weeks due to a hamstring injury. With these significant absences, questions naturally arose about the possibility of acquiring external reinforcements for the wide receiver positions.

Addressing these concerns, Bowles expressed his reluctance to make substantial trades for replacements, stating, "We've looked at outside the building, but to get a true No. 1 in here you gotta make a massive trade and give up quite a bit. That's not where we are at this point. We feel comfortable with the guys in the building."

The Buccaneers are optimistic about having Rakim Jarrett return from injured reserve this week. Other available wideouts on the 53-man roster include Trey Palmer, Sterling Shepard, and rookie Jalen McMillian. Bowles emphasized that the team will not expect these players to fill the roles of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin directly. Instead, the team plans to be "creative" in leveraging their running backs—Rachaad White, Bucky Irving, and Sean Tucker.

As the Buccaneers strive to remain competitive in the NFC playoff race, adapting quickly to this new reality will be crucial. The team's ability to innovate with their current roster will likely determine their fortunes moving forward.