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Buccaneers Star Duo Injured Before Week 6 Clash, Major Advantage for San Francisco 49ers
Tampa Bay, FL – October 10, 2025
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing a wave of injury setbacks ahead of Week 6, and the timing couldn’t be worse. Just as the offense began to find rhythm, two of the team’s biggest contributors — a star receiver and a promising rookie — are now battling significant ailments that could shake up the lineup.
Team sources have confirmed that rookie running back Bucky Irving suffered both a shoulder subluxation and a foot sprain, a painful combination that will likely sideline him for multiple weeks. What was initially thought to be a mild foot issue turned out to be far more serious after further evaluation. Irving has missed every practice session this week, and the Buccaneers are preparing to roll without him for at least two games.
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The setback is especially tough given Irving’s early-season flashes of explosiveness and his growing chemistry with quarterback Baker Mayfield. Tampa Bay now turns to Rachaad White, who will shoulder most of the workload in the backfield while undrafted rookie
Sean Tucker could see more snaps as a rotational option.
Meanwhile, veteran wide receiver Mike Evans continues to deal with a nagging hamstring injury that’s limited him since Week 4. Despite initial optimism that he might return for the upcoming matchup, Evans once again missed key practice reps, and coaches are preparing contingency plans in case he can’t suit up.
The Bucs’ receiving corps is also dealing with uncertainty surrounding Chris Godwin, who’s been managing a fibula issue that has left his Week 6 status in doubt. Without their top two pass catchers, Tampa Bay may have to rely on
Emeka Egbuka and tight end Cade Otton to help stretch the field and maintain offensive balance.
Injuries are an inevitable part of football, but for a team trying to stay competitive in the NFC South, the timing could not be more frustrating. Still, head coach Todd Bowles insists that resilience has to define this group — not misfortune.
“Every team gets tested in this league,” Bowles emphasized during Friday’s media availability. “What matters is how we respond when depth becomes more than a word — it becomes reality.”
As Week 6 approaches, the Buccaneers’ ability to adapt under pressure may determine whether they can keep pace with the division race — or risk watching it slip away.
