... first major loss of the 2009 season and they haven't yet played a game.

Ira Kaufman of the Tampa Tribune reports in Wednesday's online edition of the Tribune that punter Josh Bidwell may be lost to the team for the season.

Bidwell is undergoing tests to determine if a degenerative hip condition may cause him to sit out this season.

Bidwell came into camp as the team's only punter. He has been a steady, reliable part of the Buccaneer special teams and they were obviously happy with his play as no competition was brought into camp.

Now the Bucs are struggling to find a replacement.

Kaufman reported that former Pittsburgh Steeler punter Dirk Johnson could be a possible replacement for Bidwell. The B...

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