Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is dealing with a foot injury, as the injury toll being put on Todd Bowles’ team is huge.
Bowles made a statement that there were more players on the injury report than were able to practice. ESPN’s Jenna Laine posted on X that the Buccaneers held a walkthrough on Wednesday instead of practicing.
As for Irving, who was seen in a boot and obviously not practicing, Bowles gave an update, and also a deadline for when he will know if Bucky can take the field against the Seattle Seahawks.
“Right now, it’s a sprain they’re taking a day-to-day,” Bowles said. “If he’s not out of the boot by Friday, I’ll be more inclined to say he’s probably not going to play.”
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What is Buccaneers’ RB depth chart without Irving?
Luckily for Tampa Bay, running back is one of its strongest positions when it comes to depth, and we are going to find that out against the Seahawks. Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will be the two tasked with leading the run game if Irving can’t suit up, which right now seems like a distinct possibility.
White was the starter to begin last year, and as for Tucker, in his limited reps, he has produced some good moments for the offense, and both will be counted on in a big way against Seattle. The Buccaneers don’t need to rush Bucky back, with White and Tucker more than capable of leading the way behind Baker Mayfield.
And we will eagerly await Friday to see if there will be any movement on Irving’s gameday designation for Week 5.
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