Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson Sustains Groin Strain, Leaves Practice Early

What happened

During the Buccaneers’ August 4, 2026, practice, wide receiver Tez Johnson exited early with a groin injury. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Johnson sustained a strained groin while running and was held out for treatment. Bowles indicated the club planned to rest him for a few days and that it was too early to determine whether any of the team’s top receivers would miss the upcoming joint practices with the Jets. Several other Tampa Bay receivers were already limited or absent for maintenance the same day.

Fantasy impact

Johnson is battling for snaps in a crowded Buccaneers receiver room and had been generating positive camp buzz as a potential deep threat. Missing multiple practices risks lost opportunity in the depth-chart competition. Fantasy managers in deeper or best-ball formats should track updates; any extended absence could open more work for other depth options and slightly depress Johnson’s already modest draft value.