Buccaneers Lose Rookie DB to Season-Ending Injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have suffered another setback, losing defensive back J.J. Roberts to a season-ending knee injury, marking the second time this training camp they’ve lost a promising rookie defender.

Roberts, an undrafted free agent from Marshall, sustained the injury during a special teams drill in Thursday’s joint practice session with the Steelers in Pittsburgh. He was reportedly set to compete for a backup role in the secondary, having impressed coaches with his versatility playing both safety and nickel cornerback positions.

Via PewterReport.com,

“For the second time this training camp, the Bucs have lost a promising rookie defensive player to a season-ending knee injury. Tampa Bay defensive back, J.J. Roberts suffered a significant knee injury on special teams in the Bucs’ joint practice session on Thursday in Pittsburgh.”