Bucs RB Irving to Miss Two Weeks Due to Injury
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without running back Bucky Irving for at least two weeks due to a combination of injuries. Sources confirm that Irving is experiencing a foot sprain and a shoulder subluxation. His absence will be felt during the upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks and likely the following week against the San Francisco 49ers.
Bucky Irving’s Injury Details
Irving did not disclose his shoulder injury to the team until Tuesday. This revelation has raised concerns about player communication and injury reporting protocols. His official absence marks a significant blow to the Buccaneers, as he has been a key part of their offensive strategy.
Impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offense
This season, Bucky Irving has amassed 430 yards from scrimmage, ranking sixth in the NFL as of Week 4. Comparatively, the next closest Buccaneer player, rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, has recorded only 291 scrimmage yards.
- Injuries affecting the Buccaneers include:
- Right tackle Luke Goedeke (IR)
- Right guard Cody Mauch (IR)
- Wide receiver Mike Evans (out with a hamstring strain)
- All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs and Pro Bowl wide receiver Chris Godwin did not make their season debuts until Week 4.
Next Steps for the Buccaneers
In light of Irving’s injury, the Buccaneers will rely heavily on running back Rachaad White. White has started 40 regular-season games and averages 4.7 yards on 23 carries this season. Additionally, the Buccaneers have Sean Tucker, who boasts a career average of 5.0 yards per carry over 66 rushing attempts. They may also integrate rookie Josh Williams, who previously rushed for 1,494 yards and scored 17 total touchdowns at LSU.
As Bucky Irving recovers, his teammates and fans will rally for a quick return. Irving expressed his resilience on Instagram, stating that “God gave his toughest battle to his toughest soldiers.” He aims to return stronger, highlighting the support from those who stand by him both as a player and as an individual.
