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Hill back as CB2, Henderson ahead of Akers

Hill back as CB2, Henderson ahead of Akers

The usual defenders played every snap again this week, and Troy Hill nearly joined the group of Jalen Ramsey, Bobby Wagner, Nick Scott and Taylor Rapp. In his second game back from IR, Hill played 99% as the No. 2 cornerback, supplanting Derion Kendrick who is now the No. 3 corner. David Long Jr. was the dime back, playing 33%.

Aaron Donald only sat out nine of the whopping 84 defensive snaps the Rams faced. Greg Gaines played 60% of the snaps, with A’Shawn Robinson (55%) and Marquise Copeland (25%) rounding out the defensive line. The Rams didn’t give Michael Hoecht any reps.

Ernest Jones played a little less than usual, getting on the field for 57% of the snaps. That’s likely because of how pass-heavy the Bucs were, leading to more nickel and dime packages.

Terrell Lewis has overtaken Justin Hollins as the No. 2 OLB. he played54 snaps compared to Hollins’ 39.

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