<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-chris-godwin-expected-miss-saints-game');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin expected to miss Saints game');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Irving-runs.jpg"><figcaption>Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin expected to miss Saints game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-22T10:18:24-07:00">October 22nd, 10:18am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-22T10:18:24-07:00">October 22nd, 10:18am</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University alum from Atlanta who graduated with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>On Monday evening, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-fans-livid-controversial-lions-interception">Tampa Bay Buccaneers came crashing</a> back down to Earth with a 24-9 road <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-most-blame-humbling-loss-lions-week-7-2025">loss to the Detroit Lions.</a> It was the first truly bad game of the year for quarterback Baker Mayfield, and the team also got an unfortunate update when wide receiver Mike Evans had to leave the field due to a collarbone injury.</p><p>The Buccaneers will next hit the field on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, and the <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1981042213082587596" rel="noopener">injury updates have continued</a> to mount ahead of that matchup.</p><p>“Bucs HC Todd Bowles told reporters that RB Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) and WR Chris Godwin (fibula) will be out for Sunday’s game vs the Saints,” reported ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Schefter also noted that the Buccaneers’ bye will come after that game, which will certainly be a relief for the players as the ailments the team is dealing with continue to mount.</p><h2><b>A banged-up Buccaneers team</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buccaneers-news-Baker-Mayfield-sends-sincere-message-on-Mike-Evans-injury.jpg"><figcaption>Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Neither Godwin nor Irving played in the Buccaneers’ recent loss to the Lions, and once Evans went out, Mayfield was left essentially depleted from an offensive weapon perspective. Even standout rookie Emeka Egbuka was playing through injury and clearly not at 100%.</p><p>Still, injuries are a part of the game, and are something that Mayfield and the Buccaneers have grown accustomed to dealing with over the last few seasons.</p><p>Mayfield came out this season on fire, leading Tampa Bay on several game-winning drives throughout the first few weeks of the campaign, and vaulting himself toward the front of the NFL MVP conversation in the process.</p><p>Although those MVP talks took a hit with his performance on Monday, voters are likely to (hopefully) consider the amount of injuries the team is dealing with in their decision-making process.</p><p>In any case, the one-win Saints present the opportunity for the Buccaneers to have something of a get-right game, and then they’ll be able to enjoy the bye weeks and hopefully get healthy. The Buccaneers and Saints are set to kick off on Sunday at 1:05 PM ET from New Orleans.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin expected to miss Saints game

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-tampa-bay-rules-out-bucky-irving-chris-godwin-monday-night-football');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers rule out Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin for Monday Night Football');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/buccaneers.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers rule out Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin for Monday Night Football</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-18T10:31:26-07:00">October 18th, 10:31am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-18T10:33:12-07:00">October 18th, 10:33am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1979585785302307153" rel="noopener">officially ruled</a> out running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. for their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-tampa-bay-baker-mayfield-contract-extension-talks">Monday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions</a>, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.</p><p>The update was shared Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter, as the 5-1 Buccaneers prepare to face a 4-2 Lions team in Detroit.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irvings-shoulder-injury-bigger-deal-than-foot">Irving has not played since sustaining a shoulder subluxation</a> and foot sprain during <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-blame-blowout-week-4-loss-eagles">Tampa Bay’s Week 4 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles</a>. The second-year back was effective before the injury, totaling 63 rushing yards on 15 carries and catching all five of his targets for 102 receiving yards and a touchdown. He also fumbled in the contest.</p><h2><b>Buccaneers rule out Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin Jr. ahead of Week 7 matchup</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buccaneers-RB-Bucky-Irving-carries-the-ball.jpg"><figcaption>Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Through four games, Irving has totaled 237 rushing yards on 71 carries and added 193 receiving yards on 19 catches. All 19 of his targets have been completed, and he has scored two total touchdowns while losing one fumble. His dual-threat ability was a key component of Tampa Bay’s early offensive success.</p><p>Godwin Jr., who made his season debut in Week 4 against Philadelphia, will also be unavailable. The veteran receiver had returned from a devastating 2024 injury that included a dislocated ankle, fibula fracture, and deltoid ligament tear suffered in a Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.</p><p>Since his return, Godwin Jr. has appeared in two games. He posted three receptions for 26 yards on 10 targets against the Eagles and followed it with three catches for another 26 yards on four targets in the team’s Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks. His <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-chris-godwin-all-but-ruled-out-injuries-lions-clash">fibula issue resurfaced</a> ahead of this week’s preparation.</p><h2><b>Emeka Egbuka’s status uncertain while Mike Evans nears return for MNF clash vs. Lions</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Emeka-Egbuka-is-off-to-a-sharp-start-in-his-NFL-career.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Bucs could also be without rookie standout <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-rumors-emeka-egbuka-hamstring-injury-mike-evans">Emeka Egbuka, who suffered a hamstring injury in last week’s 30-19 win</a> over the San Francisco 49ers. Schefter reported that Egbuka returned to practice this week but will be evaluated closer to game time.</p><p>The first-round pick has played a significant role in Tampa Bay’s receiving corps, recording 27 receptions for 469 yards and five touchdowns across six games. He leads the team with 17.4 yards per reception and has added nine rushing yards on two carries.</p><p>On a positive note, star wideout <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-return-practice-much-needed-time">Mike Evans appears to be on track to return</a>. He has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury suffered in Week 3 against the New York Jets, a 29-27 win.</p><p>Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times confirmed Thursday that Evans returned to practice. Logan B. Robinson of BucsGameday posted a video showing Evans moving well during drills, with Rick Ross’ “I’m a Boss” playing in the background. Evans, who has recorded 1,000 yards in each of his 11 NFL seasons, has 140 receiving yards and one touchdown through three games in 2025.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mike Evans returns to Bucs practice with Rick Ross’ “I’m a Boss” playing in the background 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/XLs6C4ilff">pic.twitter.com/XLs6C4ilff</a></p><p>— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) <a href="https://twitter.com/LogansTwitty/status/1978847403923894556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>The Buccaneers may be catching the Lions at an opportune time. Detroit is expected to be without cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and D.J. Reed, both still recovering from injuries. In addition, safety <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-news-brian-branch-suspension-upheld-week-7">Brian Branch is suspended following an altercation with JuJu Smith-Schuster</a> during Detroit’s 30-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6.</p><p>The Week 7 matchup between the Buccaneers and Lions kicks off Monday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers rule out Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin for Monday Night Football

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He spent his final year as the Sports Editor for the USDVista newspaper. Chris used to manage the betting team at ClutchPoints and now contributes about the NFL, MLB, NCAA Sports, and NBA, but he follows most sports, including NCAA Basketball. Chris also covers San Diego State men's basketball for East Village Times.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of the best teams in the NFL and are very fun to watch. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-chance-mvp-feat">Baker Mayfield is playing like an MVP</a> this season and has led his team to a 5-1 record, the best in the NFC.</p><p>Throughout the success, the team is playing through a lot of injuries. Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin Jr, Mike Evans, Josh Williams, Tristan Wirfs, Lavonte David, and many more are banged up. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-rumors-emeka-egbuka-hamstring-injury-mike-evans">Even Emeka Egbuka got injured in their latest win</a> over the San Francisco 49ers. Despite all this, Mayfield is dominating and has the Bucs in first place. Luckily, the Egbuka injury is not serious enough for him to miss time.</p><p>Irving and Godwin will likely <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-chris-godwin-all-but-ruled-out-injuries-lions-clash">miss the next game against the Detroit Lions</a>.</p><p>On Tuesday, the Buccaneers signed a <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1978207517806080044" rel="noopener">running back to the practice squad</a> in case Irving or Williams are out further. It’s not a bad thing to have added insurance in case of injuries. The Bucs aren’t taking a chance.</p><p>“The Buccaneers signed RB Michael Wiley to the practice squad today after working out him, Jamaal Williams and Israel Abanikanda.”</p><p>Instead of going with the former touchdown machine, Jamaal Williams, Tampa Bay is going with Wiley, who is a former Atlanta Falcon and Washington Commander. Wiley was also on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.</p><p>The former Arizona Wildcat has not debuted yet in the NFL in the regular season. He has played in preseason games but was waived by the Chiefs on final roster cuts.</p><p>Wiley scored 16 touchdowns in his career in Arizona, with 2022 being his best season with 700+ rush yards and eight TDs.</p><p>Mayfield is playing so well, that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mayfield-leaves-nfl-exec-gushing-over-qbs-incredible-2025">NFL executives are in awe</a>.</p><p>“He’s playing at a franchise-(caliber) level right now,” said an executive, who was granted anonymity so he could speak openly. “His ability to extend plays, to throw on the move, to locate guys, the competitive energy he brings to that roster. They’re never out of a game. He’s freaking hot right now in terms of ball placement, accuracy, and seeing the field.</p><p>“He still has some turnover-worthy moments, but he’s not putting the ball in harm’s way like in the past. He’s making better decisions. He’s got excellent command of their scheme. He’s super resilient. He is totally in command of what he’s doing. He’s playing at a really high level.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers add practice squad RB amid Bucky Irving, Josh Williams injuries

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-chris-godwin-all-but-ruled-out-injuries-lions-clash');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin all but ruled out for Lions clash');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buccaneers-RB-Bucky-Irving-carries-the-ball.jpg"><figcaption>Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin all but ruled out for Lions clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-13T11:23:27-07:00">October 13th, 11:23am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-13T11:26:35-07:00">October 13th, 11:26am</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Book of Baker Mayfield gets more improbable by the page, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback overcoming a slew of injuries to the offense and leading his team to a 5-1 record following Sunday’s 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-fans-love-baker-mayfield-reaction-mvp-chants">The early MVP contender</a> is exhibiting splendid rapport with players who were previously in the background, and judging by the latest injury news, that may have to continue heading into Week 7.</p><p>Bucs head coach Todd Bowles told reporters on Monday that running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin are <a href="https://x.com/ECloskyWTSP/status/1977774410162422215" rel="noopener">highly unlikely to play</a> against the Detroit Lions (4-2) next Monday night, per Evan Closky. Outstanding rookie Emeka Egbuka will have an MRI on Tuesday after suffering <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-rumors-emeka-egbuka-hamstring-injury-mike-evans">a hamstring injury</a> versus the 49ers. The hope is that franchise great Mike Evans can return to practice this week after missing the last three games with his own hamstring issue.</p><p>Godwin is nursing a fibula injury, and Irving has yet to suit up in October due to shoulder and foot ailments. The Buccaneers can only survive this level of misfortune for so long, but the team has perfected the art of shattering expectations again and again.</p><h2><b>Can the Buccaneers stay strong?</b></h2><p>There was a time when it would have been absurd to picture a scenario where Tom Brady left the New England Patriots for another franchise. The American sports icon chose Tampa Bay and immediately helped the squad win its first championship in 18 years. Few people believed that Mayfield could keep the Bucs interesting after No. 12’s retirement. He resuscitated his career and is now flourishing after consecutive divisional titles and Pro Bowl appearances.</p><p>Skepticism has remained during the 2025-26 campaign. They said four game-winning drives in five weeks was not a sustainable way to succeed in the NFL, and they said trouble could befall them when their most important skills position players landed on the shelf. These were logical claims to make, but that’s just it. The Buccaneers defy logic.</p><p>Based on their present circumstances, they will need to keep doing so in order to maintain their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/2-truths-2-lies-nfl-standings-sundays-week-6-games">first-place standing</a> in the NFC. Rolling out a painfully shorthanded offense in Detroit sounds quite demanding, but it seems mighty risky to doubt them now.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin all but ruled out for Lions clash

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-owen-wright-signing-bucky-irving-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers make move on ex-Ravens RB amid Bucky Irving’s injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Owen-Wright.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers make move on ex-Ravens RB amid Bucky Irving’s injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-07T17:42:36-07:00">October 7th, 5:42pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-07T17:45:20-07:00">October 7th, 5:45pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are addressing backfield depth following Bucky Irving’s injury by signing <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/ravens-news-baltimore-running-back-suffers-devastating-preseason-injury">former Baltimore Ravens running back Owen Wright</a> to the practice squad. The roster move comes after the Buccaneers’ Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks, which improved their 2025 record to 4-1.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to <a href="https://x.com/NFLSTROUD/status/1975693693576487139" rel="noopener">report the latest roster moves</a> following the narrow road win.</p><p>“With Bucky Irving still out, the Bucs signed RB Owen Wright to the practice squad and released G Sua Opeta from the practice squad.”</p><p>Wright, 26, previously spent time with the Buccaneers during the preseason and was also part of the Ravens practice squad in 2023. His return to Tampa Bay offers a familiar and cost-effective option as the team navigates injuries in the backfield.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irvings-shoulder-injury-bigger-deal-than-foot">Irving is dealing with</a> a foot sprain and a shoulder subluxation suffered in Week 4. While the foot is progressing, the shoulder remains a concern and is expected to keep the rookie sidelined through at least Week 6 vs. the San Francisco 49ers. In his absence, veteran Rachaad White continues to lead the backfield, with Sean Tucker and Josh Williams rotating in behind him.</p><p>The signing of Wright shows the Buccaneers are confident in their current roster, but are still preparing for potential depth issues. With NFL rosters constantly changing, Tampa Bay is reinforcing its offense strategically—without impacting the salary cap or long-term plans.</p><p>The Buccaneers have scored 135 points and allowed 132 through five games in 2025, with each matchup coming down to the wire. They’ve trailed in the final minute of the fourth quarter in all five games, yet sit at 4-1 and alone atop the NFC South. Wright’s familiarity with the offense and ability to contribute on special teams make him a valuable insurance option if Irving remains sidelined. His addition may not generate headlines, but it’s a smart, calculated move that helps the Buccaneers stay steady amid rising expectations.</p><p>As the season wears on and the schedule toughens, depth moves like this can be the difference between staying competitive and falling behind. For a team with playoff aspirations, maintaining roster stability without overextending resources is crucial. Wright’s return may be quiet, but it reflects a front office that continues to plan ahead—one smart move at a time.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers make move on ex-Ravens RB amid Bucky Irving’s injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irvings-shoulder-injury-bigger-deal-than-foot');   ga('set', 'title', 'Bucky Irving’s shoulder injury a bigger deal than foot');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-running-back-Bucky-Irving_548b1e.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Bucky Irving’s shoulder injury a bigger deal than foot</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-05T09:08:29-07:00">October 5th, 9:08am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-05T09:08:29-07:00">October 5th, 9:08am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are playing well early in the 2025 NFL season. Tampa is 3-1 and in control of the NFC South <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-why-baker-mayfield-is-so-pissed-off-after-loss-to-eagles">despite their Week 4 loss against Philadelphia</a>. Unfortunately, the Buccaneers will have to make due without one of their best offensive weapons <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-expected-miss-week-5-foot-injury">who suffered multiple injuries</a>.</p><p>Buck Irving’s shoulder injury is reportedly <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1974854914057638211" rel="noopener">more of an issue than his foot injury</a>, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.</p><p>“Turns out that Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving’s shoulder injury, which he did not report to the team until Tuesday last week, is more of an issue than his sprained foot, per sources,” Schefter reported on Sunday. ” Irving is dealing with a shoulder subluxation that is expected to sideline him at least two weeks. Irving will not play today vs. the Seahawks and he’s not expected back for next week’s game vs. the 49ers, either.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-misses-practice-for-2nd-straight-day-before-seahawks-clash">The second-year running back missed multiple practices this week</a> and was not expected to suit up on Sunday.</p><p>Irving has played well in 2025 after his impressive rookie season. He has 71 carries for 237 rushing yards through his first four games. Irving has also been a factor in the receiving game, hauling in 19 receptions for 193 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Regardless, it is concerning to hear that Irving will miss at least the next two games. That puts Irving on schedule to return for Week 7 against the Lions.</p><p>Tampa Bay has a bye in Week 9, which will give Irving more rest before the second half of the regular season.</p><h2><b>Injuries beginning to pile up on Buccaneers offense</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-wide-receiver-Mike-Evans-13-looks-on-after-the-game.jpg"><figcaption>Thomas Shea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Bucky is far from the only Buccaneers player who is hurt early in the season.</p><p>The Buccaneers are still without veteran receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-expected-miss-multiple-weeks-hamstring-injury">Mike Evans, who suffered a hamstring injury</a> earlier this season. He is expected to miss a few more weeks while he recovers.</p><p>Meanwhile, Chris Godwin also missed the first three weeks of the season due to injury. Thankfully he was able to return in Week, but he only managed three receptions for 10 yards.</p><p>Tampa Bay will have to rely more on Rachaad White and rookie sensation Emeka Egbuka with Irving and Evans out of the lineup.</p><p>That will be a challenge against Mike Macdonald’s elite defense in Seattle this week.</p><p>Buccaneers at Seahawks kicks off at 4:05PM ET on Sunday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bucky Irving’s shoulder injury a bigger deal than foot

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-expected-miss-week-5-foot-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving ‘expected’ to miss Week 5 with foot injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Bucky-Irving-with-TB-Buccaneers.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving ‘expected’ to miss Week 5 with foot injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-03T07:03:05-07:00">October 3rd, 7:03am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-03T07:24:15-07:00">October 3rd, 7:24am</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not had the best luck when it comes to injuries to start the season, and it hasn’t gotten any better. The latest player on the list is <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-boot-crutches-bad-sign-week-5-injury-status">Bucky Irving, who injured his foot</a> in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, and there’s a <a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1974108999189737668" rel="noopener">good chance he won’t play</a> this week, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.</p><p>“Bucs RB Bucky Irving (foot) is expected to miss Sunday’s game vs. Seahawks and is in danger of missing next week vs. 49ers, per source. Rookie Josh Williams figures to be active this week as a third back in Irving’s absence,” Fowler wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Irving missed his second day of practice this week, and it was evident that he probably wasn’t going to play. If he is officially ruled out, the Buccaneers have Rachaad White to step in for him, and Sean Tucker will be his backup. With injuries already to some of their key players on offense, such as Mike Evans, it’s a tough blow to lose Irving as well.</p><p>Irving is playing well this season, as he’s been an important part of not just the running game but the passing game as well. Baker Mayfield will now have to spread the ball around a little bit more, but that’s never been a problem for him.</p><p>The Buccaneers have some tough matchups coming up in the next three weeks, as they face the Seahawks, 49ers, and Detroit Lions. It would be best for them to get healthy sooner rather than later, but it seems like Irving’s status is up in the air for next week as well.</p><p>Evans is also dealing with a hamstring injury, but it doesn’t sound too serious to where he misses an extended period of time. On the bright side, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-chris-godwin-likely-eagles">Buccaneers got Chris Godwin back last week</a>, and he should be healthy moving forward.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving ‘expected’ to miss Week 5 with foot injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-misses-practice-for-2nd-straight-day-before-seahawks-clash');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving misses practice for 2nd-straight day before Seahawks clash');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buccaneers-RB-Bucky-Irving.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving misses practice for 2nd-straight day before Seahawks clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-02T18:39:28-07:00">October 2nd, 6:39pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-02T18:39:28-07:00">October 2nd, 6:39pm</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/jordan.llanes">Jordan Llanes</a>Jordan Llanes is a sports writer and reporter based in Florida. In addition to ClutchPoints, he writes for a few other publications covering the NFL, college sports and Tottenham Hotspur. When he's not writing, Jordan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, cats, family and friends, as well as catching the latest TV shows and movies, and traveling.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Fresh off their first loss of the 2025 season, the Tampa Bay <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/buccaneers-vs-seahawks-bold-predictions-week-5-2025-nfl-season">Buccaneers are locked in</a> and ready for the Seattle Seahawks. Both teams enter Week 5 at 3-1 and at the top of their respective divisions. Furthermore, the throwback uniforms that each team will wear in homage to their 1976 debut seasons. However, the Buccaneers are dealing with quite a few injuries. According to team beat reporter Rick Stroud via X, formerly Twitter, sophomore running back Bucky Irving missed practice <a href="https://x.com/NFLSTROUD/status/1973907576837263383" rel="noopener">for the second straight day.</a></p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">No Bucky Irving, Jamel Dean, Mike Evans, Christian Izien or Benjamin Morrison but many returned. <a href="https://t.co/v3v0gprCWu">pic.twitter.com/v3v0gprCWu</a></p><p>— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLSTROUD/status/1973907576837263383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“No Bucky Irving, Jamel Dean, Mike Evans, Christian Izien, or Benjamin Morrison, but many returned,” reported Stroud after Thursday’s session.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-boot-crutches-bad-sign-week-5-injury-status">Irving’s sprained foot and shoulder</a> injury held him out once again on Thursday. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see the sophomore sensation miss Sunday’s tilt against the Seahawks. Despite how important this matchup could be for the Buccaneers, the coaching staff will undoubtedly have their minds on how Irving can help them later in the year. Defensive backs Jamel Dean, Benjamin Morrison, and Christian Izien missed their second straight practice as well. Wide receiver Mike Evans did the same, still nursing a hamstring injury sustained in Week 3. 11 other Bucs were listed on Thursday’s injury report. How will Tampa Bay overcome these losses on Sunday?</p><h2><b>Buccaneers look to get back on track with a win over Seahawks on Sunday</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buccaneers-RB-Rachaad-White.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In the likely event that Irving does not play Sunday, the Buccaneers still have options at running back. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-rachaad-white-baker-mayfield-reaction">Veteran Rachaad White is more</a> than capable of being the lead back. Sean Tucker is a solid third option and has stepped up in the past. Meanwhile, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield was back at practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session. Wide receivers Chris Godwin Jr. and Sterling Shepard were full go as well.</p><p>Missing Irving and Evans for the Seahawks matchup is not ideal. With Mayfield nursing a couple of knocks of his own, offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard will undoubtedly adjust accordingly. All-Pro offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs was limited in Wednesday’s practice, but he shed that designation on Thursday. With an opportunity to improve to 4-1 Sunday, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-week-5-status-intriguing-update">Buccaneers will try to have</a> as many hands on deck as possible for their trip to the Pacific Northwest.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving misses practice for 2nd-straight day before Seahawks clash

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-boot-crutches-bad-sign-week-5-injury-status');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving using boot, crutches is bad sign for Week 5 injury status');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buccaneers-running-back-Bucky-Irving-against-the-Eagles.jpg"><figcaption>Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving using boot, crutches is bad sign for Week 5 injury status</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-01T09:21:59-07:00">October 1st, 9:21am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-01T09:21:59-07:00">October 1st, 9:21am</time><address><a>Gerard Angelo Samillano</a>Gerard Angelo Samillano is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints, with his focus primarily on the NBA, NFL, MLB and NCAA Football. When he's not writing for CP, Gerard can often be seen playing VALORANT or playing pick-up basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ bid for an undefeated season came to an end against the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite their spirited comeback bid, Tampa Bay unfortunately came up short against the defending champions. To make matters worse, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-week-5-status-intriguing-update">Buccaneers star running back Bucky Irving suffered a foot injury during the game</a>.</p><p>Fans are now worried that Irving might miss their next game due to the injury. The latest update on the Buccaneers running back will only make those fears worse. Rick Stroud reports that Irving was <a href="https://x.com/NFLSTROUD/status/1973401105443770502" rel="noopener">seen in a walking boot</a> during the Buccaneers’ practice, putting his status in jeopardy.</p><p>“Bucs RB Bucky Irving was wearing a boot on his left foot and was using crutches,” Stroud reported.</p><p>The reporter also took note of other players who are injured. In particular, Buccaneers LB Haason Reddick and DT Greg Gaines are in practice, but WR Mike Evans is not.”</p><p>The Buccaneers are <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1973415330513924161" rel="noopener">not expecting this injury to be serious</a>, though: a good sign for fans.</p><p>“Buccaneers do not fear Bucky Irving’s foot sprain is a long-term injury, per source,” Adam Schefter reported. “The team considers it a week-to week-injury.”</p><p>“OLB Haason Reddick has a stinger Sunday but is at practice. So is DT Greg Gaines, who left with a pectoral injury. Still no Mike Evans, obviously. It’s a walk thru so tough to discern who is going. Did see Iamel Dean but it was all special teams during media period.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-blame-blowout-week-4-loss-eagles">Irving left the Buccaneers’ contest in the first half</a> after seemingly injuring his foot. The running back was able to return to the game in the second half, recording 63 yards on fifteen carries. However, the injury was revealed after the game, threatening his status for their next game in jeopardy.</p><p>The Buccaneers are travelling to Seattle to face off against another 3-1 team in the Seahawks. Seattle’s found themselves atop the NFC West. It will not be an easy task, especially with Evans still out with a hamstring ailment. If there’s one thing we’ve learned about the Mayfield Bucs, though, it’s that their resilience is unparalleled.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving using boot, crutches is bad sign for Week 5 injury status

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-week-5-status-intriguing-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving’s Week 5 status still up in the air after intriguing update');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bucky-Irving-with-TB-Buccaneers.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving’s Week 5 status still up in the air after intriguing update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-30T17:57:09-07:00">September 30th, 5:57pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-30T18:11:40-07:00">September 30th, 6:11pm</time><address><a>Christopher Hennessy</a>Christopher Hennessy is a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints, with expertise in MLB, NHL and golf. Chris graduated with a journalism degree from Fordham University in 2022. He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-blame-blowout-week-4-loss-eagles">Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-1 after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles</a> on Sunday. Injuries are piling up, with<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-expected-miss-multiple-weeks-hamstring-injury"> Mike Evans out with a hamstring injury</a> and Tristin Wirfs still out with a knee issue. The Buccaneers have another injury to monitor, with Bucky Irving<a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1973184211168403808" rel="noopener"> seeking help for</a> an ankle or foot injury ahead of Week 5, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.</p><p>“Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving is still gathering medical opinions on what’s being termed an ankle and/or foot injury, sources tell [Garafolo and Ian Rapoport]. No one has ruled Irving out vs. the Seahawks, but he’s sore and his status is up in the air as the Bucs return to practice tomorrow,” Garafolo reported.</p><p>Irving came to the Buccaneers as a rookie in 2024 and ripped the job away from Rachaad White. With over 1000 yards and eight touchdowns, he came into the season as Tampa’s bellcow back once again. Without a 100-yard game or a touchdown yet this season, it has been a disappointing start.</p><p>The Buccaneers won their first three games in the final possession and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-news-nick-sirianni-brutally-honest-near-collapse-buccaneers">almost pulled it off against Philly on Sunday</a>. With their schedule toughening up, they must get a run game established early in games to avoid fourth-quarter dramatics. White could be leaned on against a strong Seahawks defense in a crucial matchup.</p><p>Baker Mayfield will still have Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin available for the matchup. Egbuka is off to a great start to his rookie season. Godwin was held to just three catches on ten targets in his season debut. The Buccaneers are in command of the NFC South, but need big wins to be a true playoff contender.</p><p>The Buccaneers cross the country to face the Seahawks at 4:05 p.m. Eastern on Sunday. But will they bring their starting running back with them?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving’s Week 5 status still up in the air after intriguing update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/tom-brady-says-something-real-weird-about-buccaneers-bucky-irving-doritos');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tom Brady says something real weird about Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Doritos');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Former-Buccaneers-QB-Tom-Brady-with-current-Bucs-QB-Baker-Mayfield.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Tom Brady says something real weird about Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Doritos</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-28T15:58:06-07:00">September 28th, 3:58pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-28T15:58:06-07:00">September 28th, 3:58pm</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/jordan.llanes">Jordan Llanes</a>Jordan Llanes is a sports writer and reporter based in Florida. In addition to ClutchPoints, he writes for a few other publications covering the NFL, college sports and Tottenham Hotspur. When he's not writing, Jordan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, cats, family and friends, as well as catching the latest TV shows and movies, and traveling.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In a clash of previously undefeated teams, the Tampa Bay <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-why-baker-mayfield-is-so-pissed-off-after-loss-to-eagles">Buccaneers fell short at home</a> to the Philadelphia Eagles. The 31-25 final score isn’t a true indication of how Sunday’s matchup went. The Eagles dominated the first half, heading into the locker room up 24-6. However, a furious Buccaneers comeback came up just short, as the Philadelphia defense held firm on the Bucs’ last two drives. During Tampa Bay’s remarkable second half, FOX analyst Tom Brady had an <a href="https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1972392892049322476" rel="noopener">odd superlative for sophomore running back</a> Bucky Irving. The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov shared Brady’s take on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>“Tom Brady on #Bucs RB Bucky Irving and how light he is on his feet: ‘He is so twitchy that if he had Doritos on his feet, they would never break,'” posted Meirov during the Sunday afternoon matchup.</p><p>Brady is right about one thing: Irving is certainly a twitchy runner. Throughout his Buccaneers tenure, the former Oregon Duck has made opponents miss him every week. For how notoriously fragile Doritos are, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/nfl-news-qbs-tom-brady-gronk-mic-drop">Brady’s compliment is a high</a> one. The tailback had an excellent outing during the Bucs’ loss Sunday, leading the team in receiving with five catches for 102 yards and a touchdown. His score was a 72-yard pitch and catch from quarterback Baker Mayfield. Now, the Bucs’ focus is undoubtedly on their Week 5 trip to Seattle to face the Seahawks. Can Tampa Bay get back on track next week in the Pacific Northwest?</p><h2><b>Buccaneers shift focus to Seahawks after first loss of 2025 season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Buccaneers-RB-Bucky-Irving.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In addition to his 102 yards and touchdown through the air, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-surpasses-vita-vea-mike-evans-impressive-honor">Irving also led the Buccaneers</a> on the ground. The ex-Duck ran for 63 yards on 15 carries. The average of 4.2 yards a carry wasn’t amazing, but he did outproduce his superstar counterpart with the Eagles, Saquon Barkley. Outside of Barkley’s touchdown run on the fake tush push, the Bucs’ defense essentially shut him down, to the tune of 19 carries for just 43 yards.</p><p>However, next week’s opponent in Seattle will bring its own set of challenges.  The Seahawks are also 3-1, winning their last three matchups following a 17-13 Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Buccaneers will need to bring their A-game to the Emerald City. Another frantic comeback attempt could easily come up short against the Hawks. Will <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ncaa-football/oregon-football-news-fans-will-love-bucky-irvings-quip-viral-buccaneers-duck">Irving and the Bucs offense</a> showcase their second half form for the entirety of their tilt against Seattle?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tom Brady says something real weird about Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Doritos

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-surpasses-vita-vea-mike-evans-impressive-honor');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving surpasses Vita Vea, Mike Evans for impressive honor');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Buccaneers-running-back-Bucky-Irving.jpg"><figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving surpasses Vita Vea, Mike Evans for impressive honor</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-05-30T14:33:36-07:00">May 30th, 2:33pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-05-30T14:33:36-07:00">May 30th, 2:33pm</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-rookie-earns-bigger-role-todd-bowles-gameplan">Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had several rookie standouts</a> over the last two decades, including a handful who are still with the team. While current stars Mike Evans and Vita Vea burst onto the scene in their own right, the Buccaneers’ best rookie in the last 20 years is running back Bucky Irving, according to Pro Football Focus.</p><p>Irving is fresh off that rookie season, racking up 1,122 rushing yards and 392 passing yards in 2024. His late-season surge gave him an <a href="https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-every-team-highest-graded-rookie-since-2006" rel="noopener">“elite” 90.8 player grade</a> by the year’s end from PFF.</p><p>“Irving didn’t have as much volume as other top running backs early in the 2024 season,  but was a workhorse down the stretch, leading the NFL in yards after contact per attempt (3.93) and forcing 62 missed tackles in the process,” the PFF article read. “He earned elite PFF grades as a runner (90.0) and a receiver (90.5) for the NFC South champions Buccaneers.”</p><p>As a fourth-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, Irving began the year as a change-of-pace option to veteran Rachaad White. However, he quickly took over the backfield and made his first start in Week 6. While he technically started just three games, Irving ended the year as the Buccaneers’ leader in carries, rushing yards and total scrimmage yards.</p><p>Coming off his elite rookie campaign, Irving is fully expected to take over as the full-time starter in 2025. Alongside Baker Mayfield, the Oregon alum is one of the team’s best overall offensive weapons ahead of his second season.</p><h2><b>Bucky Irving, Mike Evans lead Buccaneers into 2025</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Buccaneers-wide-receiver-Mike-Evans-13-reacts-after-a-first-down.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>On the heels of four consecutive NFC South titles, Mayfield, Irving and Evans lead the Buccaneers into a pivotal 2025 season. Tampa Bay lost offensive coordinator Liam Coen in the offseason, but still has the same high expectations in 2025 as in 2024.</p><p>Irving is no longer a rookie and is expected to lead the charge in his second season. With Evans aging and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-buccaneers-gm-drops-encouraging-chris-godwin-injury-update">Chris Godwin coming off a gruesome season-ending leg injury</a>, Irving profiles as the team’s most explosive weapon. Tampa Bay added wide receiver Emeka Egbuka in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but the load remains on Irving’s shoulders.</p><p>With the New Orleans Saints dealing with the aftermath of Derek Carr’s retirement, the NFC South is still the Buccaneers’ to lose. However, Bryce Young’s late-season surge puts the Carolina Panthers in an interesting position, with the Atlanta Falcons also preparing for their first full season with Michael Penix Jr.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving surpasses Vita Vea, Mike Evans for impressive honor

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-rachaad-white-makes-thoughts-on-bucky-irving-relationship-extremely-clear');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Rachaad White makes thoughts on Bucky Irving relationship extremely clear');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rachaad-White-on-Jan-12-2025.jpg"><figcaption>Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Rachaad White makes thoughts on Bucky Irving relationship extremely clear</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-05-15T13:12:02-07:00">May 15th, 1:12pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-05-15T13:12:02-07:00">May 15th, 1:12pm</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-breaks-silence-rachaad-white-trade-rumors">Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back duo</a> of Bucky Irving and Rachaad White prepares to produce immensely this upcoming season, there was some speculation about how the workload can be shared. While the running backs look to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-new-baker-mayfield-weapon-named-nfl-draft-sleeper">ease the pressure on Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield,</a> White speaks about his relationship with Irving.</p><p>Both White and Irving displayed their abilities, with the latter being a rookie last season, as many could believe he could take on RB1 duties. Still, there is no sense of competition in their relationship with one another as White goes into how they<a href="https://rg.org/news/football/rachaad-white-embraces-pivotal-contract-year" rel="noopener"> “always talk”</a> according to RG.com.</p><p>“How he came into work, I respected that out of the gate, and I always talk to him,” White said. “We got a lot of good things going for one another. We’re really passionate, we care about one another. We’re just trying to win at the end of the day, and we’re both just trying to stay fresh and trying to stay healthy. That’s what we do very well at and understand that we both bring different aspects to the game.”</p><p>Last season, White rushed for 613 yards on an average of 4.3 yards per carry to go along with three touchdowns. As for Irving, he led Tampa Bay with 1,122 yards on the ground on 5.4 yards per carry with eight scores.</p><h2><b>Buccaneers’ Rachaad White on the type of duo he and Bucky Irving are </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rachaad-White-on-Dec-15-2024.jpg"><figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-tampa-bay-1st-round-pick-emeka-egbuka-4-year-contract">Buccaneers coming off the NFL Draft</a>, the team is in full belief of their running back room, especially having a one-two punch like White and Irving. White would even speak about how their mental approach is efficient, as he expresses their “not one of them egos and pride backfield.”</p><p>“We know what we both bring to the table, but me and him, we’re not one of them egos and pride backfield,” White said. “We like to give credit where credit is due. A lot of things have transpired with the rushing attack. It’s a lot of things that go into it. Me and him, we like to give our whole line a lot of credit. We feel like we got a great O-line, and we all got better throughout the year together in unison.”</p><p>As for White, there’s no denying that the opportunity is less than in years past because of Irving’s involvement, but it seems as if the 26-year-old prioritizes winning over individual accomplishments.</p><p>“I think my biggest thing is to attack every day,” White said. “Show them who I am. At the end of the day, you can only control what you can control. You have to go out there and prove it every day. I look at that in all walks of life, so I’m just going out with my mindset, just attack every day, show them who I am, and let the chips fall where they may.”</p><p>At any rate, Tampa Bay is looking to improve after finishing last season with a 10-7 record, which won them the NFC South, but they were eliminated by the Washington Commanders in the wild-card round.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Rachaad White makes thoughts on Bucky Irving relationship extremely clear

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-breaks-silence-rachaad-white-trade-rumors');   ga('set', 'title', 'Bucky Irving breaks silence on Rachaad White Buccaneers trade rumors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-running-back-Bucky-Irving-7-runs-during-the-fourth-quarter-of-a-NFC-wild-card-playoff-against-the-Washington-Commanders-at-Raymond-James-Stadium.jpg"><figcaption>© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Bucky Irving breaks silence on Rachaad White Buccaneers trade rumors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-05-09T07:56:52-07:00">May 9th, 7:56am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-05-09T07:56:52-07:00">May 9th, 7:56am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have thoroughly improved the roster during the 2025 offseason. Tampa Bay <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-leaves-20-million-table-66-million-contract">retained key veterans like Chris Godwin</a> and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-why-emeka-egbuka-stood-out-like-a-sore-thumb-during-draft">added young talent like Emeka Egbuka</a>. The Buccaneers are rumored to be considering a trade involving one of their offensive weapons.</p><p>Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving appeared on Up &amp; Adam with Kay Adams on Friday.</p><p>Irving <a href="https://x.com/UpAndAdamsShow/status/1920517219185778821" rel="noopener">opened up about the trade rumors</a> surrounding his teammate Rachaad White. Adams asked Irving what he thinks about the possibility of Tampa Bay trading away White.</p><p>“Nah man, I feel like he’s good where he’s at, it’s a great one-two punch” Irving said. “We’ve got a lot of great running backs in our room who could go anywhere and be starters. But how I think about the game… I had three really good running backs at Oregon and we always used to rotate. And we pretty much just go into the game and feel like whenever your opportunity is, you’ve just got to go out there and compete for your brother. It’s not oh he’s starting or nothing like that, it’s just go out there and compete for your brother.”</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/meet-buccaneers-2024-nfl-draft-class-grades-all-7-picks">Buccaneers drafted Bucky Irving in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft</a>.</p><p>Irving and White shared the backfield during the 2024 season. The two backs work very well together and clearly have good rapport with one another.</p><p>Adams agrees that Irving and White are a good combination. She made a plea to Tampa’s front office to keep both of them around for the 2025 season.</p><p>“[Buccaneers GM] Jason Licht, I’m saying it, we’ve got to find a way to not deal [White] because I would not like to see him leave Tampa Bay,” Adams concluded.</p><h2><b>Is Bucky Irving poised to take over the Buccaneers backfield in 2025?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bucky-Irving-scores-a-touchdown-against-the-Dallas-Cowboys.jpg"><figcaption>Tim Heitman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Irving and White are an excellent one-two punch in Tampa’s backfield. However, it seems clear that Irving is the team’s future at the position.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-forcing-his-way-into-the-rookie-of-the-year-conversation">Irving burst onto the scene in 2024</a>. He started the season as White’s backup and continued to earn more and more playing time because of his excellent production.</p><p>Bucky finished the 2024 season with 207 carries for 1,122 yards and eight touchdowns. He also added 47 receptions for 392 receiving yards.</p><p>It is fair to say that he has already supplanted White as the team’s starter.</p><p>White is much less efficient than Irving when running the football. His best season came in 2023 when he had 272 carries for 990 yards and six touchdowns. He had fewer yards than Irving did in 2024 and had almost 70 additional carries.</p><p>The Buccaneers can still use White as a complement to Irving in 2025.</p><p>However, because he is in the final year of his rookie contract, this may be his final season in Tampa Bay.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bucky Irving breaks silence on Rachaad White Buccaneers trade rumors

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Dylan is a graduate of Georgetown University and has covered various topics ranging from local politics in the DMV region with DC Voter For Animals to live sporting events in the Long Island and Rochester areas with The Southampton Press and Pickin’Splinters. When he isn't working, he's usually running in preparation for the next annual Turkey Trot.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NCAA Football</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/tennessee-vs-ohio-state-predictions-pick-odds-spread-cfp-rose-bowl-2024">Oregon football prepares for Ohio State</a> in the 2025 Rose Bowl, Ducks fans will love to hear the recent comments from NFL running back Bucky Irving. The former Oregon tailback is convinced that <a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1873462973756305445" rel="noopener">a viral moment</a> during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Carolina Panthers game is good news for the No. 1 team in the country. Dan Lanning’s team heads into the matchup as surprising underdogs, especially considering that the Ducks are undefeated and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/oregon-football-news-ducks-genius-penalty-trick-beat-ohio-state">beat the Buckeyes earlier this year</a>.</p><p>During the game between Bucky Irving’s NFL team and Carolina, a duck ran onto the field. Scott Smith, a senior writer/editor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, <a href="https://x.com/ScottSBucs/status/1873479951846179231" rel="noopener">recounted what the running back</a>‘s takeaway was from this moment.</p><p>“Bucky Irving interpreted a duck getting loose on the field today and drawing ‘Ducky’ chants as a sign that his Oregon Ducks will win the national title.”</p><h2><b>Oregon football’s path to its first national title is not easy</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Oregon-Ducks-QB-Dillon-Gabriel-and-RB-Jordan-James.jpg"><figcaption>Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Bucky Irving is in his rookie season in Tampa Bay. He played for two years in Eugene, running for over 1,000 yards each time. Both seasons were under Dan Lanning, who has elevated this program to new heights as he attempts to win Oregon football’s first national championship this year. The Ducks have had a phenomenal first year in the Big Ten. They are currently the only undefeated team in the country and have three wins over teams in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.</p><p>Still, the road to a perfect season is not easy. To come away with the title, Oregon will have to win this game, then the Peach Bowl against possibly No. 3 Texas, and the national championship game potentially against No. 2 Georgia in Atlanta. While that path is brutal, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/oregon-football-news-dan-lanning-truth-bomb-ohio-state-rose-bowl">Dan Lanning is already embracing the challenge</a>. And the Ducks are the most well-rounded team in the country.</p><p>The offense is led by quarterback Dillon Gabriel, the 2024 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. Alongside him are 1,200-yard rusher Jordan James and one of the country’s best receiving cores. Oregon also has an elite offensive line, which did a phenomenal job protecting Gabriel against the Buckeyes earlier this year. The Ducks put up 32 points against the Buckeyes and were the only team to score more than 20 on Ohio State this year.</p><p>While the offense must perform well to win this game, what happens on the other side of the ball for Dan Lanning’s team might be even more critical. Ohio State showed a level on offense in its <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/tennessee-football-news-dreadful-playoff-performance-ohio-state">42-17 win over Tennessee</a>, which will be very hard for anyone to beat. The key was the Buckeyes gave quarterback Will Howard ample time to survey the field and throw to his talented wideouts. That included freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith, who recorded 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>The Ducks’ pass rush ultimately has to put Howard under duress if they want to prove Bucky Irving’s claim right. And also prove many pundits wrong who continue to doubt this great team.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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