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Buccaneers Tender Sean Tucker on One-Year Deal
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers tendered an undisclosed one-year deal to restricted free-agent running back Sean Tucker on Wednesday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Tucker will most likely return to Tampa for a fourth season and will provide valuable RB depth behind starter Bucky Irving and newcomer Kenneth Gainwell. The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Syracuse saw a career-high 86 rushing attempts last year for 320 yards and a career-best seven rushing touchdowns in 17 games played. Tucker added eight receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown through the air as he saw increased playing time due to Irving missing extended time in 2025 with an injury. Because he'll be the RB3 to open the 2026 season if he sticks in Tampa, Tucker won't be on the fantasy radar in most single-year fantasy leagues, but he'll be a high-priority waiver addition if Irving were to miss time with an injury again.
Mar 11, 2026 12:28 PM EST
Sean Tucker Will be a Free Agent
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not tender a contract to restricted free-agent running back Sean Tucker, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Tucker will become a free agent next week after rushing for 320 yards and seven touchdowns on a career-high 86 carries in 17 games in 2025 in his third year in the NFL. The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Syracuse also added eight receptions (11 targets) for 34 yards and a touchdown through the air. Rachaad White is another Tampa RB set to depart in free agency this offseason, so the team's backfield could look quite different next year behind Bucky Irving. Tucker probably won't land anywhere that will give him a big role in the backfield in 2026, but he has proven to be a useful depth option while also contributing on special teams as a returner. He had a career-high 597 kickoff return yards. If he re-signs with the Bucs, Tucker could be the top handcuff for those who roster Irving.
Mar 4, 2026 2:06 PM EST
Sean Tucker Could See Expanded Role in 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker saw a career high of 86 carries in 2025, and although his efficiency dipped drastically from his 2024 sophomore campaign, he could see an expanded role in 2026. With fifth-year back Rachaad White scheduled to hit free agency, and a weak incoming rookie class, Tucker should slot in as Bucky Irving's primary backup/change-of-pace back. New offensive coordinator Zac Robinson has already compared Irving to Bijan Robinson, whom he rode to a league-leading 2,298 yards from scrimmage with the Falcons in 2025. The unspoken silver lining is that, in Robinson's two seasons in Atlanta, backup running back Tyler Allgeier averaged 671 yards and over five touchdowns while working behind arguably the most talented back in the league. Where Tucker will need to make significant strides to stay on the field is in the passing game. He averaged an abysmal 0.58 yards per route run in 2025, his second time below 0.7 yards through his first three seasons. If Robinson can tap into Tucker's game-breaking speed and boost his efficiency while working him into the passing game, the fourth-year back could be in line for a minor breakout.
Feb 14, 2026 9:15 AM EST
Sean Tucker Maintains Touchdown Upside Heading into Week 18
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker has seen a drastic decrease in usage since fellow Buccaneers back Bucky Irving returned from injury in Week 13. Over his last five contests, Tucker is averaging under four rush attempts per game. However, Tucker has maintained a role at the goal line, recording three rushing touchdowns in that five-game span. The 24-year-old has had a nose for the end zone in 2025, scoring eight touchdowns on just 90 touches across 16 games. Additionally, Tampa Bay's rushing offense as a whole was miserable in Week 17, as they totaled 53 rushing yards as a team in a loss to the Miami Dolphins. Between his role at the goal line and the possibility he earns more work as Tampa Bay searches for backfield solutions, Tucker maintains fantasy upside. In leagues with 12 or more teams, Tucker could be worth targeting on the waiver wire heading into his Week 18 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
Dec 29, 2025 10:40 PM EST
Sean Tucker is a Touchdown-Dependent Option
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker carries a three-game touchdown streak into Sunday's Week 17 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Tucker has seen his role on offense take a significant drop since Bucky Irving returned from injury in Week 13. Since Irving returned, Tucker has seen four or fewer carries in three of the last four games. The only thing saving his fantasy value is the fact that he has scored a touchdown in three straight games. The Bucs have been using Tucker in goal-line situations, and he keeps finding his way into the end zone. He figures to remain in the role, which means Tucker should be viewed as a touchdown-dependent flex option for Week 17.
Dec 26, 2025 2:57 PM EST
Sean Tucker Still a Key Part of the Bucs' Backfield?
Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker has logged single-digit touches in three straight games, but he's at least found the end zone in back-to-back weeks. His role has shrunk since Bucky Irving returned in Week 13. Tucker's 13 touches over the past three games rank firmly behind Rachaad White (19) and Irving (53). It's disappointing usage for the third-year back after breaking out for 140 total yards and three touchdowns in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills. However, he is seemingly the preferred back near the goal line, handling four of the six running back carries in the last three weeks. That still doesn't present much upside for the 24-year-old back, making him tough to trust heading into Week 16's divisional matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
Dec 19, 2025 5:37 PM EST
Sean Tucker Is a Touchdown-Reliant Flex Pickup
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker isn't the primary running back for the Buccaneers, like he was during his breakout performances, but he is still getting enough work to have touchdown-dependent fantasy value. Tucker has found the end zone in each of the last two weeks, taking seven carries for 29 yards against the Saints, followed by four carries for seven yards against the Falcons. Tucker has six touchdowns in his last seven games, and it seems like he'll continue to get enough short-yardage chances to be a touchdown-dependent flex option for deep leagues.
Dec 16, 2025 9:18 AM EST
Sean Tucker Set for Reduced Role Going Forward
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker completely disappeared during last week's win over the Arizona Cardinals. Before that game, Tucker had seen double-digit rushing attempts in three of his last four contests. During last week's game, Tucker rushed the ball twice for zero yards. The return of Bucky Irving appears to have ended Tucker's run as a fantasy-relevant back. There are too many mouths to feed with Irving and Rachaad White both involved now. The 24-year-old is worth holding in dynasty leagues with White being a pending free agent at the end of the season. Outside of that, Tucker can be sent back to the waiver wire in most 12-team redraft leagues.
Dec 5, 2025 7:00 PM EST
Sean Tucker has Uncertain Value for Week 13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker earned himself a larger role in the offense after scoring three touchdowns in Week 11. He followed up that performance with 42 rushing yards on 12 attempts during last week's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Now, it's unclear what kind of role Tucker is going to have with lead back Bucky Irving returning this weekend. The 24-year-old figures to still have a role, but this could turn into a three-back committee with Rachaad White involved as well. The Bucs figure to limit Irving during his first game back in the mix. Tucker should remain involved, but shouldn't be viewed as anything more than a low-end flex option for Week 13.
Nov 28, 2025 7:37 PM EST
What Will Sean Tucker's Role be Moving Forward?
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers getting healthy at the running back position, specifically Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) appearing to be suiting up in Week 13 against th Arizona Cardinals, Sean Tucker's value is heading in the wrong direction after his Week 11 explosion in Buffalo where he scored 33 fantasy points (half PPR) with 106 rushing yards, 34 receivng yards, and three touchdowns. While he figures to get still a few carries with Irving back in the lineup, Rachaad White still figures to mix in as well, making this a three-headed backfield that could get a bit messy, specifically for White and Tucker. Irving is the clear top back, as he was a second-round pick in most fantasy drafts in August, and if he's fully healthy, he will get a majority of the snaps. Something to note, offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard did speak on behalf of Irving's expected volume earlier in the week, saying it will be similar to how the team handled wide receiver Chris Godwin in his return against the Rams last week, where Godwin played 36% of the snaps. Regardless, even at a 35-40% snap share for Irving, it still trickles into Tucker's playing time, diminishing his fantasy value. Because of Tucker's recent success, he is still worth a bench spot while Irving gets ramped up, but if we see Irving take over the backfield in Week 13 or 14, Tucker can be dropped to waivers.
Nov 28, 2025 9:29 AM EST
Sean Tucker Should See Heavy Workload in Week 12
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker is coming off a fantastic performance against the Buffalo Bills. Last week, Tucker rushed 19 times for 106 yards and scored two touchdowns in the loss. He also hauled in two receptions for 34 yards and an additional score through the air. All signs are pointing to Tucker once again having a large role in the backfield during the Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Lead back Bucky Irving (shoulder, toe) remains out for at least one more week. Tucker seems to have the edge over Rachaad White after that 100-plus yard performance. The expectation is that Tucker sees enough snaps to warrant high-end RB3 value for this weekend.
Nov 23, 2025 8:30 AM EST
Sean Tucker Expected to See Heavy Workload in Week 12
The Athletic's Dianna Russini writes that viewers should expect to see a "heavy dose" of Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker in his team's Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football. The 24-year-old had a breakout game in Week 11, recording 140 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills. With Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder, toe) out for at least one more week, Tucker and Rachaad White will handle the backfield work for Tampa Bay in Week 12. Based on Tucker's recent performance and Russini's reporting, it appears that White may be fading into more of a complementary role. Tucker profiles as a high-end RB3/flex option for fantasy managers in a tough matchup against the Rams.
Nov 22, 2025 2:11 PM EST
Sean Tucker Could Hold RB2 Value
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker is coming off a monster game against the Buffalo Bills last week. Tucker rushed 19 times for 106 yards with two touchdowns in the loss. He also added two receptions for 34 yards and an additional score through the air. The expectation is that Tucker is going to have a larger role in the offense going forward. The Bucs remain without Bucky Irving (shoulder, toe) for at least one more game. Tucker figures to continue splitting up the carries with Rachaad White in the backfield. However, Tucker might've surpassed White on the depth chart after that huge performance last week. Tucker should almost certainly have a larger role against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. If he plays anything like he did last week, fantasy managers should be able to get RB2 value out of him.
Nov 21, 2025 5:23 PM EST
Sean Tucker's Workload Expected to Continue to Increase?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard said that running back Sean Tucker's workload has been going up each week as he continues to play well, and Grizzard "expects that to continue," according to Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com. Tucker played a season-high 44% of the offensive snaps in last week's loss to the Buffalo Bills and carried the ball a season-high 19 times for 106 yards and two rushing touchdowns. The 24-year-old Syracuse product also caught both of his targets for 34 yards and another score. He has looked much more explosive than Rachaad White in recent weeks, and he could continue to have a key role in Tampa's backfield, even if Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) returns on Sunday night for the first time since Week 4. Tampa's backfield could evolve into a three-headed monster when Irving returns, but at least for Week 12 against the Rams, Tucker appears to be in line to get the first chance to show he's still the hot hand.
Nov 20, 2025 1:37 PM EST
Is Sean Tucker Worth a Start on Sunday Night Against the Rams?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker exploded in Week 11 with 140 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns. He out-touched backfield mate, Rachaad White, 19-10, and has looked like the better, more efficient runner the past few weeks. Head coach Todd Bowles mentioned on Monday that "it's hard to say" if running back Sean Tucker will see more playing time even when Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) comes back, according to the Pewter Report. It appears the Bucs may go with a hot-hand approach in the backfield while Irving remains out. Regardless, this Week 12 matchup is brutal for whoever the Bucs plan to roll out there. The Los Angeles Rams are tough against opposing running backs, ranking third overall in the fewest points allowed to the position. The positives for Tucker are that he may have overtaken White's early-down work, and, as a result, Tucker will remain in the RB3/flex conversations this week, assuming Irving is still not able to play. If Irving does play, Tucker should remain on fantasy managers' benches.
Nov 19, 2025 9:42 AM EST
Has Sean Tucker Earned Himself a Bigger Role Going Forward?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that "it's hard to say" if running back Sean Tucker will see more playing time even when Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) comes back, according to the Pewter Report. The Bucs may go with a hot-hand approach to their backfield when Irving gets cleared to return for the first time since getting hurt in Week 4. Since he's been sidelined, Rachaad White has seen most of the backfield work. White played 60% of the offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills compared to 44% for Tucker, but it was Tucker who went off with a season-high 19 carries for 106 yards and two touchdowns. He also added two catches for 34 yards and another score. The 24-year-old has looked much more explosive than White and deserves attention off the waiver wire this week, regardless of whether Irving is back for Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Nov 17, 2025 1:04 PM EST
Sean Tucker Explodes for 140 All-Purpose Yards and Three Touchdowns Sunday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker exploded for 106 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss against the Buffalo Bills. He also hauled in both of his targets for 34 yards and another score. It was a favorable matchup for Tucker against a Bills run defense that has really struggled in 2025 and has allowed the sixth most points to opposing running backs on the season. Still, Tucker made his presence known and out-carried backfield mate Rachaad White 19 to 10 on the afternoon and had the explosion, which was evident by his 43-yard touchdown run and his 28-yard reception touchdown. Should Bucky Irving (shoulder) continue to miss time, Tucker should be considered a low-end RB2 heading into Week 12 based on his volume, opportunities, and recent outburst. The matchup is tough against the Los Angeles Rams, but they did allow 67 rush yards and a score to Kenneth Walker this past Sunday. White will likely remain involved, but is now considered more of an RB3/desperate flex play.
Nov 17, 2025 9:51 AM EST
Sean Tucker Scores Three Times in Lead-Back Role
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker had 19 carries, 106 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns during Sunday's Week 11 loss against the Buffalo Bills. He also caught two passes for 34 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) was sidelined again this week, and Tucker established himself as the primary option out of the backfield over Rachaad White. The 24-year-old showed plenty of explosiveness, as two of his three touchdowns came from 28+ yards. The Bucs can make a case for having the best backfield in the NFL, as Irving, Tucker, and White have all shown that they're capable of being an RB1 in fantasy football. Irving should reclaim the lead-back role when healthy, but both White and Tucker deserve to handle a large dose of touches, too. Tucker is a fantasy RB2 with Irving sidelined and an RB3/flex with Irving healthy. Tampa Bay takes on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12.
Nov 16, 2025 5:38 PM EST
Sean Tucker Might Offer Flex Value
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker has seen an increased role in the offense over the last few games. Last week, Tucker rushed nine times for 53 yards during the loss to the New England Patriots. The expectation is that Tucker is going to have an expanded role going forward given Rachaad White has been struggling on the ground. It sounds like the two backs will probably split up the workload in the backfield this weekend. That being said, Tucker could have increased fantasy value for the Week 11 contest against the Buffalo Bills. A defensive unit that has struggled to stop opposing backs on the ground. Fantasy managers might be able to trust Tucker as a low-end flex option for this weekend.
Nov 14, 2025 5:41 PM EST
Will Sean Tucker be Fantasy Relevant if Teammate Returns?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-year running back out of Syracuse, Sean Tucker, has seen an increased workload the last couple of weeks due to Rachaad White's ineffectiveness on the ground (3.74 YPC) and Bucky Irving's (toe/shoulder) injuries. Over the past two games, Tucker has earned 21 carries and rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown. As long as Irving remains sidelined, Tucker will be in the RB3 conversation, given the fact that, based on the last few games, he appears likely to earn 8-12 carries a game. That being said, if Irving returns, which he has logged limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday, Tucker will immediately go back to third on the depth chart and can be returned to the waiver wires. Fantasy managers rostering Tucker as a desperate RB3 option will want to continue to monitor Irving's practice status on Friday and Saturday to know when or if they should drop him.
Nov 14, 2025 9:51 AM EST
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