Robert Herron got the nod over Owusu as the No. 3 wide receiver in Saturday's preseason game against the Bills, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports. None of Herron, Owusu, Louis Murphy and Tim Wright impressed, but based on the usage, Herron can perhaps be considered a slight favorite to open the year as Tampa's No. 3 wide receiver. The role doesn't figure to be very lucrative, as Vincent Jackson, Mike Evans, Doug Martin and the tight ends figure to command nearly all of Josh McCown's attention.

Mike Evans started over Owusu in Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins, FOX Sports 1's Jenna Laine reports. Owusu is listed as a starter on the depth chart, but Evans has always been expected to get the nod come Week 1. The Bucs apparently have an aversion to putting rookies at the top of the depth chart, as second-round tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins is listed fourth at his position. While Owusu doesn't figure to beat out Evans, it probably means something that he -- and not another player -- is listed ahead of the rookie on the depth chart. The Bucs have no obvious No. 3 wide receiver, and Owusu is one of the options, according to ESPN's Pat Yasinkas, who also mentions undrafted rookie Robert Herron and nominal tight end Tim Wright. The trio combined for two receptions and nine receiving on five targets Saturday, with Owusu registering just a target.

Coach Lovie Smith continued to throw praise in WR Chris Owusu's direction this week. "Chris Owusu has been pretty good from day one," Smith said. "He's one that has caught my attention from the first minicamp all the way through." Smith pointed to Owusu last month at voluntary workouts as a player that was catching his eye. The former UDFA out of Stanford will compete with Robert Herron and other for the No. 3 job behind Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans this summer.

Coach Lovie Smith has been impressed with WR Chris Owusu early on. "He has good size, excellent speed and I've been impressed with how he has caught the football," Smith said. "He's a guy that you do notice. He's running good routes, he's caught the ball well and he's done some good things." After the Mike Williams trade, Owusu appears to be the leader in the clubhouse for No. 2 duties. However, it's safe to say the Bucs will be adding to their receiving corps. Owusu is 6-foot-2, 200 pounds with 4.36 wheels.

Bucs WR Chris Owusu caught three balls for 21 yards in Tampa Bay's Week 15 loss to San Francisco. Speedy Owusu has been Tampa Bay's No. 3 receiver since Mike Williams hit injured reserve. He is a deep Dynasty league flier only.

Bucs WR Chris Owusu (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 14. Owusu missed four games earlier this season with a quad issue, but was limited in practice this week with a new hamstring injury. If active, he'll be the No. 3 receiver behind Vincent Jackson and Tiquan Underwood for Sunday's matchup against the Bills.

Bucs WR Chris Owusu is active for Week 11 against the Falcons. He'd been listed as questionable with a foot injury, but will serve as the Bucs' No. 3 receiver behind Vincent Jackson and Tiquan Underwood. The Bucs' Week 11 inactives are DE Da'Quan Bowers, CB Deveron Carr, CB Danny Gorrer, DT Derek Landri, S Bradley McDougald, G Carl Nicks, and G Patrick Omameh.

Bucs WR Chris Owusu (foot) is listed as questionable for Week 11. Owusu returned to practice this week and was a full participant on Thursday and Friday. He'll be the No. 3 receiver behind Vincent Jackson and Tiquan Underwood if active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Bucs declared WR Chris Owusu, LG Carl Nicks, CB Deveron Carr, S Brad McDougald, G Patrick Omameh, and DT Steven Means inactive for Monday night's Week 10 game against the Dolphins. Owusu is dealing with a foot injury. Russell Shepard and Eric Page will fill in as the Nos. 3 and 4 receivers. Nicks also has a foot injury. Ted Larsen will start in his place. FS Dashon Goldson (knee) is active.

Bucs WR Chris Owusu (foot) is doubtful for Week 10. Owusu didn't practice all week and will miss his third straight game. He'll return as the No. 3 receiver behind Tiquan Underwood when healthy.