TAMPA, Fla. -- As expected, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin will sit out Sunday’s game with St. Louis due to a knee injury.
Martin had practiced on a limited basis Thursday and Friday and was listed as questionable. In Martin’s absence, Bobby Rainey is expected to get the start. But Mike James also should get playing time.
Aside from Martin, the other inactives for the Bucs are cornerback Rashaan Melvin, tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, defensive end Michael Johnson, tackle Kevin Pamphile, guard Rishaw Johnson and guard Kadeem Edwards.
With Johnson out and Adrian Clayborn going on injured reserve Friday, the Bucs are expected to use Da’Quan Bowers and William Gholston as their starting defensive ends.
