Lions without DBs Joseph, Arnold, Maddox and Branch against Bucs, who may get WRs Evans, Egbuka back
Detroit Lions defensive backs Kerby Joseph, Terrion Arnold and Avonte Maddox have been ruled out against Tampa Bay on Monday night due to injuries, a setback for a secondary without suspended safety Brian Branch. The NFL suspended Branch for one game for throwing a punch and starting a postgame melee after last week’s loss at Kansas City. The Buccaneers may get a boost with what has been a short-handed group of receivers by the potential return of six-time Pro Bowl receiver Mike Evans and rookie Emeka Egbuka, who are listed as questionable with hamstring injuries.