PanthersBuccaneers depth chart 2026: Week 7 starters and backups
On the Buccaneers' official Week 7 depth chart, released October 20, 2026 ahead of the game against the Carolina Panthers, Baker Mayfield is QB1 and Bucky Irving is RB1, with Kenny Gainwell listed second at running back and Sean Tucker third. Rookie Ted Hurst III, Chris Godwin Jr. and Emeka Egbuka are the three starting wide receivers, and Cade Otton is TE1. Hurst, outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. and inside linebacker Josiah Trotter are the three rookie starters.
What changed in Week 7
- No changes from the Week 6 depth chart.
Offense
Defense
Special teams
| Pos | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | Riley Dixon | |||
| PK | Chase McLaughlin | |||
| KO | Chase McLaughlin | |||
| H | Riley Dixon | |||
| LS | Evan Deckers | |||
| PR | Tez Johnson | Kameron Johnson | ||
| KR | Kenny Gainwell | Sean Tucker | Kameron Johnson |
Depth chart questions
Is Kenny Gainwell RB1 for the Buccaneers?
No. On the Week 7 depth chart released October 20, 2026, Bucky Irving is RB1. Kenny Gainwell is listed second on the depth chart, with Sean Tucker third.
Who is the Buccaneers' starting quarterback in 2026?
Baker Mayfield is listed first at quarterback on the Week 7 2026 depth chart, released October 20, 2026 ahead of the game against the Carolina Panthers.
Who is the Bucs' backup quarterback?
Jalon Daniels, an undrafted rookie, is listed second at quarterback behind Baker Mayfield on the Week 7 2026 depth chart, released October 20, 2026.
Which rookies start for the Buccaneers?
Wide receiver Ted Hurst III, outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. and inside linebacker Josiah Trotter are the three rookie starters on the Week 7 2026 depth chart, released October 20, 2026.
Who is the Buccaneers' TE1 in 2026?
Cade Otton is TE1 on the Week 7 2026 depth chart, released October 20, 2026, ahead of Payne Durham, Ko Kieft and rookie Bauer Sharp.
Who returns kicks and punts for the Bucs?
On the Week 7 depth chart released October 20, 2026, Tez Johnson is listed first at punt returner, ahead of Kameron Johnson. Kenny Gainwell is listed first at kick returner, ahead of Sean Tucker and Kameron Johnson.
Did the Bucs change their depth chart for Week 7?
No. The Week 7 depth chart released October 20, 2026 lists the same players in the same order as the Week 6 chart.
Source: official Week 7 depth chart, Buccaneers.com, October 20, 2026.
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