Dunn to step in for Graham
TAMPA, Fla. — With leading rusher Earnest Graham out for the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will lean more on Warrick Dunn.
Graham limped off the field with a right ankle sprain after his only carry during last week’s victory over Minnesota and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. That means a greater role in the offense for the 33-year-old Dunn.
“I expect to play a lot more. But at the same time, we have other guys who can come in and make plays,” Dunn said.
Graham entered last season as the third-string tailback, but wound up playing a major role in Tampa Bay winning the NFC South because of injuries to Carnell “Cadillac” Williams and Michael Pittman.
He started 10 games and rushed for 898 yards and 10 touchdowns after gaining 215 yards and not scoring any TDs in his first three pro seasons. This season, Graham is the club’s leading rusher with 563 yards and a team-best four TDs.
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