Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) has been ruled out for the Week 12 game this Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com. Fantasy managers will be disappointed that Irving won't be back this weekend after it seemed he had been trending towards returning for the first time since Week 4, but the good news is that the Bucs are targeting a return for Irving in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals. A report from Pewter Report suggested that Irving was "reeling a bit" after being injured for the first time in his career and missing football, but he's "feeling better and is on the road to recovery." It's anyone's guess as to how Tampa's backfield will look when Irving finally returns, but for this Sunday against the Rams, Sean Tucker figures to see more work over Rachaad White after his three-touchdown performance in last week's loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Nov 21, 2025 12:50 PM EST
NFL insider Mike Florio spoke on Thursday with Chris Simms on NFL on NBC and mentioned that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot) needed extra support after being injured and away from his team for the first time in his career, according to people close to the situation. He also mentioned that Irving "isn't going to be back anytime soon," Bucs beat writer Rick Stroud reports. This news is not what fantasy managers who have been holding onto Irving want to hear, especially after Irving has been able to log limited practices the past two weeks. At this point, Irving's status remains unclear, and the hope is that because he is logging practices, he is nearing a return. While Irving remains sidelined, Sean Tucker is expected to see more reps after breaking out with three touchdowns in Week 11, with Rachaad White staying involved as well.
Nov 21, 2025 9:12 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard said that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) won't be asked to play a full number of snaps when he is cleared to play, according to Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com. With how much time Irving has missed, Grizzard described it as "unfair to immediately ask him to play 50 snaps," and that they will see how much the second-year running back can handle as he makes his way back. The 23-year-old was listed as a limited participant in practice every day in Week 11 before being ruled out again for their matchup against the Bills, and he's been present for both practices so far this week. It looks like Irving will have a shot to play in Week 12 against the Rams on Sunday Night Football, but it's also feasible that the Bucs hold him out for his seventh straight game to ensure he is fully healthy. If he doesn't play, Sean Tucker is expected to see more reps after his breakout game in Week 11, with Rachaad White staying involved as well.
Nov 20, 2025 2:41 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) was at practice again on Thursday as the team gears up for its Sunday night road matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Irving returned to practice in Week 11, although he was unable to suit up for their loss to the Bills after a week's worth of limited sessions. Tampa Bay has played it slow with the 23-year-old, but it would appear he's on track to at least have a shot at playing this weekend. Fantasy managers will have to keep a watchful eye on this situation, as if he's forced to sit for a seventh straight game, backfield mate Sean Tucker would be an intriguing play considering his efficiency over the previous three weeks. We'll know more about Irving's Week 12 designation following practice on Friday.
Nov 20, 2025 11:57 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) was seen "making some grabs" during Wednesday's practice. Irving has not played since suffering foot and shoulder injuries back in Week 4, but he was limited in practice all of last week and is nearing a return to Tampa's backfield. The 23-year-old is probably going to need to do more in practice this week to have a shot at playing in Week 12 versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on his status the rest of the week, but a difficult decision is likely coming this weekend, especially with the Bucs playing on Sunday night. If Irving is cleared to make his return in Week 12, fantasy managers could be looking at a three-man, hot-hand approach in the team's backfield with Irving, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker, who exploded for three touchdowns last week.
Nov 19, 2025 12:29 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) will be worked in more this week during practice and then be re-evaluated at the end of the week, according to the Pewter Report. Irving has not played since Week 4, but the 23-year-old returned to limited practices last week and continues to make progress towards a potential return. Irving is dealing with a shoulder subluxation and a sprained foot, with his shoulder being the bigger issue. Whether he's able to return in a Week 12 showdown against the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday will depend on his practice status and how he bounces back. Irving should operate as Tampa's lead back when he's back to full health, but he could be eased into the Bucs' backfield alongside Rachaad White and Sean Tucker when he's active again.
Nov 17, 2025 12:52 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters on Friday that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) will be out this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's a disappointment for Irving's fantasy managers, but the silver lining is that he was able to turn a corner this week and take part in three limited practices. The 23-year-old hasn't played since Week 4 due to a subluxation of his shoulder and a foot sprain, but if he can upgrade to a full practice at some point next week, he could be back for a Sunday Night Showdown in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. With Irving missing another week, both Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will have elevated roles in Tampa's backfield. White is on the RB2/3 borderline, while Tucker is more of an RB3/flex in fantasy football.
Nov 14, 2025 12:38 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) was again seen at practice on Friday, although his status during the session was not detailed. The former Oregon Duck returned to practice earlier in the week, working in a limited capacity on back-to-back days. As of now, it bodes well for Irving's outlook in Week 11's bout against the hosting Buffalo Bills. Still, it wouldn't be surprising to see the team hold him out for another game as he gets right. Even if Irving plays, there's a strong possibility he'd be on a snap count. In the event that he misses a sixth-straight appearance, teammates Rachaad White and Sean Tucker would continue to divvy up the backfield split.
Nov 14, 2025 11:49 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) returned to practice this week and was limited for the second straight day on Thursday, according to Brianna Dix of Buccaneers.com. Irving has not played since Week 4, but it appears he might have a real chance at returning this Sunday to take on the Buffalo Bills. The 23-year-old was Tampa's clear lead back before suffering a shoulder subluxation and a sprained foot. Fantasy managers have to be stoked that Irving is making progress, but keep in mind that head coach Todd Bowles said earlier this week that he didn't expect Irving to play in Week 11. He'll probably need a full practice on Friday to have a realistic shot at playing this weekend. If Irving isn't cleared, his next chance to play will be in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will split backfield work another week if Irving doesn't play.
Nov 13, 2025 3:57 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) was spotted at practice for the second consecutive day ahead of the team's road clash with the Buffalo Bills in Week 11. Irving hasn't touched the field since a standout performance in Week 4, but the recent string of practices is encouraging. It's unknown if he'll be on track to play in Sunday's outing, though fantasy managers must be relieved to see him practicing in at least a limited capacity. Presumably, he'll likely sit for another week or so as he works back to full strength. If that's the case, it will be another game of backfield mates Rachaad White and Sean Tucker splitting work in his stead. White has led the duo by a wide margin in snaps, but it's worth mentioning that Tucker has garnered more work in the previous two outings.
Nov 13, 2025 11:59 AM EST
Updating previous reports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) was limited in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday, according to Brianna Dix of Buccaneers.com. It was initially reported that Irving was rehabbing on the side and wouldn't practice, but he actually took part in some of the walkthrough, giving him a chance to play in Week 11 on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills for the first time since Week 4. The 23-year-old has been battling a sprained foot and a shoulder subluxation, with the shoulder injury being the primary reason he hasn't played since late September. It's good news for Irving's fantasy managers, but it's too early to expect him to be a fantasy factor this weekend. Even if Irving gets cleared to play this weekend, we could see plenty of Rachaad White and Sean Tucker out of Tampa's backfield.
Nov 12, 2025 12:49 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot) was spotted participating in the team's Wednesday morning walkthrough, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. Although he was never placed on Injured Reserve, Irving has missed five straight games for Tampa Bay due to shoulder and foot injuries. Irving's participation in a walkthrough does not necessarily mean he's on track to play in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills, but it's at least a step in the right direction. Across the four games he's played in 2025, the 23-year-old has recorded 430 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 90 total touches. Irving should eventually take over as the clear RB1 in Tampa Bay once he returns to the lineup. However, the team could re-integrate him slowly alongside running backs Rachaad White and Sean Tucker until Irving is fully healthy. Fantasy managers should check back throughout the week for updates on Irving's status heading into Sunday.
Nov 12, 2025 11:35 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) is not expected to practice on Wednesday, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud. Irving remains in "rehab mode" and head coach Todd Bowles stated that he has no timetable for return. The second-year back has already missed the past four games and appears likely to miss additional time as he continues to recover from injuries suffered in Week 4. With Irving trending toward another absence in Week 11's matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker are expected to continue sharing backfield duties against a struggling Buffalo run defense.
Nov 12, 2025 10:57 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that running back Bucky Irving's (foot, shoulder) injury is more of a shoulder issue than his foot injury. The head coach said, "Hopefully he's back soon," but Bowles is unsure if Irving will be ready to play in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills. Fantasy managers were hopeful that Irving would be ready to roll coming off the team's Week 9 bye, but he was held out for a fifth straight game in the Week 10 loss to the New England Patriots. The 23-year-old is dealing with a shoulder subluxation and a mid-foot sprain, and he cannot be counted on to return this weekend for a showdown against the Bills. If Irving misses a sixth straight game, Rachaad White will once again "start," but Sean Tucker will continue to be involved in Tampa's backfield. Despite missing extended time this year due to multiple injuries, Irving must remain stashed in all fantasy leagues.
Nov 10, 2025 12:45 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) is not practicing again on Friday and will be ruled out for the Week 10 game this Sunday against the New England Patriots, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. Even though Tampa is coming off its bye week, Irving is not ready and will miss a fifth straight game this weekend, mainly due to a shoulder subluxation that he's still recovering from. The 23-year-old is also dealing with a left-foot sprain. His next chance to return will come in Week 11 next Sunday on the road against the Buffalo Bills. Irving needs to remain stashed in all fantasy leagues, but he won't be active for Week 10. Rachaad White will once again have plug-and-play value as an RB2 with Irving out, while Sean Tucker will also have an expanded workload as the RB2 for the Bucs this weekend.
Nov 7, 2025 12:13 PM EST
FOX Sports' Greg Auman reports that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) is not at Thursday's practice as the team prepares for its home clash with the New England Patriots this weekend. Coming out of the bye, the 23-year-old has yet to participate in practice, which bodes poorly for his potential status in Week 10's contest. If Irving fails to suit up again, backfield mate Rachaad White will continue to lead the rushing attack in a matchup against a staunch New England rush defense, with Sean Tucker retaining a change-of-pace option.
Nov 6, 2025 11:55 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder) has progressed enough in his recovery to begin running. Despite the progression, Irving is still not ready to take contact on his injured shoulder. Irving has been sidelined since suffering the injury in Week 4. Rachaad White remains the lead back as Irving recovers, with Sean Tucker serving as the change-of-pace option. White should remain on the bench heading into a brutal Week 10 matchup with a Patriots defense that is allowing just 75.4 rushing yards per game.
Nov 5, 2025 2:29 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) is not expected to practice on Wednesday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Stroud reports that Irving is "still in the rehab phase." The 23-year-old has not played since Week 4 as he battles foot and shoulder injuries. There had been hope that Irving would be ready to return for Tampa Bay's Week 10 matchup against the New England Patriots coming off the team's Week 9 bye. However, it appears that Irving's status for the game is still very much up in the air. If Irving misses a fifth consecutive game in Week 10, Buccaneers running backs Rachaad White and Sean Tucker would likely split backfield reps against New England. In Tampa Bay's Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints, White saw 15 total touches compared to 12 for Tucker.
Nov 5, 2025 11:13 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Wednesday that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) will not make it back for Sunday's divisional contest against the New Orleans Saints in Week 8, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Irving will be missing his fourth straight game due to a foot sprain and a subluxation of his shoulder. However, with Tampa's bye coming in Week 9, perhaps he'll be ready to make his return in Week 10 when the team takes on the New England Patriots on Nov. 9. With the 23-year-old set to miss yet another game, Rachaad White will be in play as an RB2 in all fantasy formats while making his fourth straight start as the lead back for the Buccaneers, with Sean Tucker handling backup duties again.
Oct 22, 2025 1:04 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday Night Football against the Lions, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Irving will miss his third straight game while dealing with multiple injuries. Tampa Bay has relied heavily on Rachaad White in his absence, playing 81% of the snaps over the past two weeks and recording 38 touches. Given Tampa Bay's Week 9 bye, the team may choose to delay his return until after the break to ensure he is completely healthy. White will be the workhorse again Monday night against Detroit, with Sean Tucker mixing in.
Oct 18, 2025 1:48 PM EST
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