Tez Johnson is listed first at punt returner on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 2 depth chart, with Kameron Johnson behind him. The chart also lists Sean Tucker and Kenny Gainwell as the kickoff returners, although the available source text ends during an additional kickoff-return entry.
The team’s weekly Game Release includes a position-by-position order for the roster. On offense, rookie Ted Hurst is first behind Jalen McMillan at one receiver spot, while Tez Johnson is listed behind Emeka Egbuka at another. Bucky Irving is listed ahead of Gainwell and Sean Tucker at running back.
Irving played 35 of 57 offensive snaps in the season opener, compared with 26 for Gainwell. Four plays included both backs. Irving finished with 15 touches for 93 yards and a touchdown, while Gainwell had six touches for 18 yards.
Hurst played 43 offensive snaps in his first NFL game and recorded three catches for 36 yards. Chris Godwin and Egbuka each played six more snaps than Hurst. The Buccaneers used three-receiver personnel on nearly 83% of their offensive plays, leaving Payne Durham with seven snaps and Ko Kieft and rookie Bauer Sharp with one apiece.
On defense, rookie Keionte Scott is listed as the slot cornerback, ahead of Kevin Knowles. Scott started against the Bengals when Tampa Bay opened in a five-defensive-back alignment and played 73% of the defensive snaps, making four solo tackles.
