The Bucs started another chapter of their offseason Tuesday with the first OTA (organized team activity) practice at One Buc Place, with veterans Jason Pierre-Paul and Brent Grimes as the only healthy players absent from what is officially a voluntary workout.
Defensive tackle Stevie Tu'ikolovatu (96) runs a drill during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
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Monica Herndon, Tampa Bay Times
Published May 22, 2018|Updated May 22, 2018
“We’d love to have everybody here,” said coach Dirk Koetter, who said he was unsure if Pierre-Paul or Grimes would practice before next month’s mandatory minicamp. “That’s the perfect world, but we don’t live in a perfect world, unfortunately.” - Greg Auman, Tampa Bay Times
Offensive lineman Cole Boozer (64), center Ryan Jensen (66) and tackle Brad Seaton (60) stretch during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Offensive lineman Alex Cappa (65), stretches during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Defensive tackles Beau Allen (91) and Gerald McCoy (93) run drills during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Gerald McCoy (93), William Gholston (92), Mitch Unrein (98) and Vita Vea (50), rest between drills during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Defensive tackle Mitch Unrein (98) runs a drill during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) runs in a drill during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Defensive end Vinny Curry (97) runs drills during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
\Defensive line coach Brentson Buckner leads drills during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Defensive tackle Vita Vea rests between drills during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken talks with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Defensive lineman Will Clarke (94) and defensive end William Gholston talk between drills during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Head coach Dirk Koetter watches Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Wide receiver Mike Evans (13) runs for a pass during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
Quarterback Jameis Winston (3) talks to teammates between drills during Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice at One Buc Place on May 22, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. MONICA HERNDON | Times
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