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
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder), who has already been ruled out for Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks, is expected to miss at least two weeks. Irving is dealing with a sprained foot and a shoulder injury, with the shoulder injury being the more serious of the two injuries. With Irving out on Sunday against Seattle, it will mean more work for Rachaad White, who will be bumped to RB2 fantasy status with the increase in volume in Tampa's backfield. In addition to White seeing an expanded role, Sean Tucker will also see a boost in the change-of-pace RB2 role behind White. Fantasy managers should have already scooped White up if he was available on the waiver wire in their leagues. If Irving cannot play in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers, his next chance to return would be for a Monday night showdown in Week 7 versus the Detroit Lions.
Oct 5, 2025 11:20 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot) has officially been ruled out for Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday due to a sprained foot, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Irving was seen with a walking boot on his right foot and using crutches after the Week 4 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and he also apparently sustained a shoulder injury. It's his foot that's a main concern, and it could keep him out in Week 6 as well. Fantasy managers need to move him to their benches for now and go with another option. With Irving out this weekend, Rachaad White will see an expanded role out of the backfield for Tampa while sharing touches with Sean Tucker in a matchup against a Seahawks defense that has been around the middle of the pack in terms of fantasy points allowed to RBs through four weeks. White has a clear path to RB2 upside this week with Irving out.
Oct 3, 2025 12:36 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot) is expected to miss his team's Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks and is "in danger" of missing Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers as well, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Irving is currently battling a mid-foot sprain that is not expected to be a long-term injury, but it appears it could lead to a multi-week absence. With Irving sidelined, Buccaneers running backs Rachaad White and Sean Tucker should be expected to handle the majority of the backfield workload, with rookie Josh Williams potentially mixing in as well. White has recorded 142 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown so far this season and profiles as a low-end fantasy RB2 in Week 5. Tucker has not seen much work yet in 2025, but he's been an efficient rusher when given the opportunity in his career and could be a decent deep-league flex play while Irving is out.
Oct 3, 2025 10:11 AM EST
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot) is "week-to-week" with a mid-foot sprain, and it "doesn't sound like he'll play" in his team's Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. On the bright side, Schefter also said that Irving's foot injury "looks like it's not a long-term injury." Irving has recorded 430 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 90 total touches through the first four weeks of 2025. If he misses time, Buccaneers running backs Rachaad White and Sean Tucker would both likely see an uptick in playing time. White has recorded 23 carries for 108 yards and a touchdown this season, while Tucker recorded 308 yards and two scores on 50 carries across 17 games in 2024.
Oct 2, 2025 4:12 PM EST
FOX Sports' Greg Auman reports that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) was tagged with a DNP for Thursday's team practice. Irving was spotted in a walking boot and crutches on Wednesday, so seeing him sit again the following day wasn't all that surprising. He's considered day-to-day, and head coach Todd Bowles noted that the Oregon product could still suit up for Week 5's road contest with the Seattle Seahawks. However, he'll need to shed his boot before that comes to fruition. Fantasy managers will want to monitor the 23-year-old's status as the weekend approaches, as he's on the wrong side of questionable with just one practice day remaining. Backfield mate Rachaad White would handle primary RB duties in his absence, with Sean Tucker mixing in as the second option.
Oct 2, 2025 11:54 AM EST
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers still aren't ruling out running back Bucky Irving (foot) for Week 5 on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, and head coach Todd Bowles said the team will wait to see if he's out of his walking boot by Friday, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Quarterback Baker Mayfield framed it as "if" Irving can't play against Seattle. The 23-year-old is day-to-day right now, but fantasy managers can't be very optimistic with Irving in a walking boot and on crutches on Wednesday. He almost certainly won't practice and most likely will not be available on Sunday as he battles a foot sprain. Irving apparently has avoided a long-term injury, but don't expect to see him active this weekend. If Irving doesn't play against the Seahawks, Rachaad White will be a plug-and-play RB2 in fantasy, with Sean Tucker also seeing a boost in his role in Tampa's backfield.
Oct 1, 2025 12:59 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot) is dealing with a foot sprain and was spotted at practice on Wednesday "on crutches and in a walking boot," per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The team has not provided a formal timeline for Irving, but it certainly appears he will be sidelined for the team's Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. If Irving indeed misses time, Buccaneers running backs Rachaad White and Sean Tucker should both see an uptick in touches and playing time. White has recorded 142 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 31 total touches so far in 2025. Tucker has just one carry this season, but he rushed for 308 yards and two touchdowns on 50 carries across 17 games in 2024.
Oct 1, 2025 11:12 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (ankle/foot) is "still gathering medical opinions on what's being termed an ankle and/or foot injury," according to Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Garafolo notes that "no one has ruled Irving out" for the team's Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks, but Irving is "sore" and his status is "up in the air." The 23-year-old has recorded 430 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 90 total touches through his first four games of 2025. If Irving were to miss time, veteran Buccaneers running back Rachaad White would likely see a significant workload increase. White has logged 142 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 31 total touches so far this season. Third-year running back Sean Tucker could see an increase in touches as well. Tucker has been efficient (career 5.0 yards per carry) in a limited sample over the course of his career. If Irving is facing an extended absence, Tucker would be worth a roster spot in deep fantasy leagues.
Sep 30, 2025 9:24 PM EST
When asked if running back Bucky Irving (undisclosed) was among the injured players he was concerned about following Sunday's Week 4 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said, "Yeah, he's one of them," per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Bowles added that Irving underwent an MRI exam on Monday, and the team is awaiting the results. The 23-year-old had his most productive day of the year in the 31-25 loss to Philly on Sunday, carrying the ball 15 times for 63 yards and adding five receptions for a season-high 102 receiving yards and a touchdown. However, he apparently suffered an undisclosed injury along the way that could put his status in jeopardy for a Week 5 road tilt against the Seattle Seahawks. We'll monitor Irving's status closely this week. If Rachaad White is available on your league's waiver wire, pick him up immediately.
Sep 29, 2025 3:25 PM EST
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