Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Ndamukong Suh. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Ndamukong Suh activated off reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Buccaneers season opener against Cowboys

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Sep 6, 2021 1:18 PM ET

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have activated defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh off the reserve/COVID-19 list just days before the team's season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.

We've activated DL Ndamukong Suh from the reserve/COVID-19 list and waived K Jose Borregales.
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 6, 2021

Suh had been on the list since Aug. 28. Bucs head coach Bruce Arians confirmed last week that the team is 100% vaccinated, so Suh's absence was the result of a positive test.

The 34-year-old started all 16 games for the Buccaneers last year, recording six sacks, one forced fumble, 44 tackles, nine tackles for a loss and 19 quarterback hits.

While Tampa Bay continues to get players back from the reserve/COVID-19 list, the opposite is happening for the Cowboys. Dallas recently placed All-Pro right guard Zack Martin on the list, and he has been ruled out against the Bucs.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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