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Buccaneers miss two rookies
Buccaneers lose Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter to injuries.
In brief
Buccaneers lose Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter to injuries. Buccaneers' rookie defenders Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter are ruled out for Sunday's game due to injuries. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Buccaneers miss two rookies
The Buccaneers will be missing two rookie starters on defense when they face the Vikings on Sunday.
Rueben Bain ruled out
Head coach Todd Bowles said Rueben Bain has been ruled out with a groin injury.
Josiah Trotter ruled out
Second-round pick Josiah Trotter will miss the game with a shoulder injury.
Bain's slow start
Bain has one tackle through two games and has not provided the kind of pressure off the edge the Bucs hoped for.
Trotter's impact
Trotter has 24 tackles, a sack and an interception return for a touchdown so far this season.
What matters most
Buccaneers' rookie defenders Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter are ruled out for Sunday's game due to injuries.
