Trey Palmer Makes One-Catch Preseason Debut for Buccaneers, Eyes Early Opportunity
Trey Palmer, the Buccaneers’ depth wide receiver, had one catch for 13 yards on two targets in Tampa Bay’s 23-19 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night. Palmer, returning from a hamstring injury, appeared in the Bucs’ preseason game and secured his lone reception on the team’s third possession.
The third-year wideout is expected to reprise a reserve role in 2025. With Jalen McMillan (neck) and Chris Godwin (PUP-ankle) not anticipated to be available for at least the first month of the regular season, Palmer could see a modest uptick in opportunities early on as the team evaluates its depth behind the starters.
While the stat line was modest, Palmer’s return demonstrates his readiness to contribute when called upon. Fantasy managers should note that early-season opportunities may hinge on health at the position and how the Buccaneers deploy their depth receivers.
What this means: Palmer could become a usable depth option if injuries linger and if he continues to show he can distance himself from the bottom of the stack. He’ll be someone to watch as Tampa Bay navigates the early part of the season and fills in for the sidelined receivers.