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Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ running back Bucky Irving aims for better health in 2026 after battling multiple injuries in 2025 that cost him seven games. Irving suffered a foot sprain and a dislocated shoulder in Week 4, sidelining him through Week 13. Upon returning, he was not as effective, totaling 351 yards and one touchdown while averaging 3.4 yards per carry over the final six games. He finished the season with 588 yards and one touchdown, averaging 3.4 yards per carry, along with 30 receptions for 277 yards and three touchdowns.
Bucky Irving underwent offseason shoulder surgery and was limited to individual non-contact drills during OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ bell cow gives a major injury update for 2026
During his youth football camp, Bucky Irving provided an encouraging injury update, as reported by Mark Skol Jr. of FOX 13 Tampa Bay. The bell cow believes he will be ready to go for the Buccaneers’ first training camp practice next week. Rookies report to the AdventHealth Training Center on July 27, veterans report on the 28th, and the first practice is scheduled for the 29th.
Who takes over if Irving is not ready?
Kenneth Gainwell will handle starting duties during training camp if Irving is not ready or is limited to start training camp. Gainwell enjoyed a strong 2025 campaign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, totaling a career-high 537 rushing yards and five touchdowns, 486 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and 633 kick return yards in the regular season, along with 20 rushing yards, 26 receiving yards, and 100 kick return yards in the Wild Card. His efforts earned him the team MVP.
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