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
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) was not seen at Saturday's practice, putting him on track to miss his third straight game. Irving has been sidelined for the past two weeks with foot and shoulder injuries and is likely to miss another game this week. In his absence, the Buccaneers have leaned heavily on Rachaad White, who has played 81% of the snaps over the past two games. With the team's bye week approaching in Week 9, it would make sense for Tampa Bay to rest the young running back and ensure he's fully healthy for the second half of the season. Expect White and Sean Tucker to handle the backfield duties once again in Monday night's matchup against the Detroit Lions.
Oct 18, 2025 11:47 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) remained sidelined at practice on Friday, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. With no practice sessions yet this week, Irving is looking likely to miss his third straight game in Week 7 on Monday night versus the Detroit Lions. The 23-year-old is trying to recover from a foot sprain and a subluxation of his shoulder and should stay on benches this week. Meanwhile, Rachaad White is in line for his third straight start as Tampa's lead back on Monday evening. The matchup isn't great against Detroit, but for the volume alone, White should be considered an RB2 in fantasy football. It's unclear if Irving will be in play to return for Week 8 against the division-rival New Orleans Saints. The last two weeks with Irving sideline, White has handled 31 carries for 106 yards and three touchdowns, adding seven catches on seven targets for 51 yards through the air.
Oct 17, 2025 12:13 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) was unable to take part in the team's first practice of the week on Thursday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. On Monday, head coach Todd Bowles said that Irving is "not in play" to return for a Monday night matchup against the Detroit Lions in Week 7, so it shouldn't be a surprise that the 23-year-old is out of practice on Thursday. He probably won't return to practice on Friday or Saturday, either. The Bucs could be getting veteran receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) back for the first time since he got hurt in Week 3, but they are also expected to be without pass-catchers Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (leg). It all means that Rachaad White will once again be in play as a volume-based RB2 in fantasy for a third straight week, with Sean Tucker handling backup duties in the backfield. In two games with Irving sidelined, White has 31 carries for 106 yards and three touchdowns while adding seven catches for 51 yards through the air.
Oct 16, 2025 12:16 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) is not in play to return for the team's Week 7 game next Monday night against the Detroit Lions, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Irving missed a second straight game in the Week 6 win over the San Francisco 49ers due to a foot sprain and a subluxation of his shoulder, and it appears fantasy managers are going to have to wait a little longer for his return. He may be available to return for a divisional matchup in Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints. With Irving sidelined, Rachaad White hasn't exactly been the most efficient with his increased touches out of the backfield, but he has had a nose for the end zone and has scored three times in two games. Expect at least another game in the lead-back role for White against Detroit. Fantasy managers need to keep him in their lineups as a volume-based RB2.
Oct 13, 2025 12:41 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) will miss a second straight game this Sunday in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Irving is dealing with a left-foot sprain and a shoulder subluxation and will not be available for fantasy managers for the second straight week after missing all three practices this week. The 23-year-old's shoulder injury is the bigger concern, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to make enough progress to have a chance to return in Week 7 when the team takes on the Detroit Lions on the road on Monday Night Football. Rachaad White wasn't all that efficient as a runner in last week's win over the Seattle Seahawks, but he saw an uptick in volume and found the end zone twice as the RB1 for the Bucs with Irving out. For the additional volume alone, White is a plug-and-play RB2 again this week in fantasy.
Oct 10, 2025 12:48 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Irving missed the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks due to a sprained left foot and a subluxation of his shoulder, and he's tracking towards a second straight missed game in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers since he has yet to take the practice field this week. With the 23-year-old sidelined last Sunday, Rachaad White took advantage of lead-back duties to score two touchdowns. He had 14 carries for 41 yards and caught four passes for an additional 30 yards. With Irving looking unlikely to play again this weekend, White will once again be in play as an RB2 in fantasy lineups, and he could see even more targets in the passing game if receiver Chris Godwin (leg) is unable to play.
Oct 9, 2025 12:34 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder, ankle) remained sidelined at Wednesday's practice, putting his Week 6 status in serious doubt. He has now missed multiple sessions as he continues to recover from lingering injuries, leaving the Buccaneers to rely heavily on Rachaad White. White carried the load last week with 14 rushes for 41 yards and two touchdowns and should once again operate as the primary option against the 49ers. San Francisco's defense ranks 17th against the run, giving Tampa Bay a favorable matchup to continue establishing the run. Irving's absence limits his short-term fantasy outlook, but managers should keep him stashed in hopes of a potential return for the team's Week 7 matchup against the Lions.
Oct 8, 2025 2:11 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has had no update on running back Bucky Irving's (foot, shoulder) return, but his being out for a bit factored into the team signing RB Owen Wright to their practice squad, according to the Pewter Report. Irving did not play in the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, and ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported that he's likely to miss Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers as well. The 23-year-old is dealing with a left-foot sprain and a shoulder subluxation, with his shoulder injury being considered more severe. Fantasy managers should keep Irving on their benches until further notice. He appears to be trending down to play this weekend, and it's unclear if he'll be ready for a Monday night showdown in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. Rachaad White scored twice as Tampa's lead back in Week 5 and should be considered a plug-and-play RB2 again this week if Irving is officially ruled out.
Oct 8, 2025 12:48 PM EST
After missing Sunday's Week 5 nailbiter over the Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) is viewed as day-to-day as he deals with a shoulder subluxation, in addition to a sprained foot. After reports emerged last week that Irving was late in reporting the shoulder injury to the team, Head Coach Todd Bowles informed reporters that he was aware of the situation early on. The team is now taking a cautious approach with their second year back. With Irving sidelined on Sunday, it was Rachaad White who saw the majority of the work on the ground, handling 14 of the team's 18 running back rush attempts, and while he only averaged 2.9 yards per carry, he salvaged his fantasy day with two rushing touchdowns and an additional four receptions for 30 yards. With Irving likely to miss additional time and Sean Tucker seeing little involvement in a back-and-forth game, White could be in line for another strong fantasy performance in Week 6 when the Buccaneers face a 49ers defense that just allowed a monster performance to Rams running back Kyren Williams.
Oct 6, 2025 3:10 PM EST
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