Jacob Parrish injury update

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers received some encouraging news Monday after losing starting cornerback Jacob Parrish during their 33-27 season opening loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Todd Bowles said Parrish suffered a back sprain, but both his X-rays and MRI came back negative. Parrish is dealing with soreness following the injury, making his status something to watch as the Bucs prepare for their Week 2 home opener against the Cleveland Browns.

Considering how Parrish left Sunday's game, avoiding a more serious injury is a positive development for a Tampa Bay secondary that is already relying heavily on young players. Parrish suffered the injury during the second quarter while making a tackle on Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. He initially walked off the field with trainers and was listed as questionable to return before eventually being ruled out for the remainder of the game. Before leaving, Parrish had played just 20 defensive snaps. His absence forced Benjamin Morrison into a larger role, and the second-year corner responded well after being called upon.