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Bucky Irving Injury Update: Questionable For Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Tampa Bay's game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders with a hip/back injury and is questionable to play Sunday. Irving went down with a hip injury in the second half vs. the Carolina Panthers while returning a kickoff.

Bri Amaranthus

Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Tampa Bay's game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders with a hip/back injury. Irving is officially listed as questionable for Sunday as he was limited for Friday's practice.

Irving went down with a hip injury in the second half vs. the Carolina Panthers while returning a kickoff. While Irving played through the injury, a concerning video of him after the game has surfaced. Irving is limping badly as he walks to the locker room.

In the 26-23 win over the Panthers, Irving had 25 carries for 152 yards and a touchdown. It was the most rushing yards Irving had ever recorded as a pro. He also added three receptions for 33 yards.   

An integral piece of Tampa Bay's offense, Irving was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his performance against the Panthers.

The former Oregon Duck star is leading all NFL rookies in scrimmage yards (1,017) and rushing yards (732) while tied for the rookie lead in rushing touchdowns (6).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) blows a kiss to the crowd after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter
Dec 1, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) blows a kiss to the crowd after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

On Monday, Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles alluded to giving Irving even more touches.

"He's getting more comfortable with the offense," Bowles said. "The more comfortable he gets, the more you can give him, the more he can do. Like you said, both [Irving and White] are running well—we're happy with both of them. Bucky has a skill you can't teach—he can make people miss in the hole. He's tough on the inside. Rachaad had a big run at the end of the game, as well. Using them both together seems to be working out for us."

Veteran Rachaad White would assume most of the workload if Irving cannot play vs. Las Vegas. This season White has 419 rushing yards on 19 carries.

“We sit by each other on the plane,” White said of Irving on Up And Adams. “I’m happy for him. You have to commend a guy coming into the league and doing his thing. Playing ball. Helping the team win. It’s all love from me here. We both compete against each other. We both make each other better.”

After the win over the Panthers, the Bucs are still in the NFL playoff hunt. Tampa Bay plays the Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. PT. Irving's status will be worth monitoring.

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Bri Amaranthus
BRI AMARANTHUS

Bri Amaranthus is an Emmy-winning sports reporter with over 12 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital sports journalism. She has been with Sports Illustrated for four years, providing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and analysis on the NFL, college sports, and the NBA. Prior to joining SI, Bri hosted NBC Sports Northwest's prime-time television show, where she also served as the Oregon beat reporter and created content covering both the NBA and college sports. Throughout her career, Bri has achieved significant milestones, including covering major events like the NBA Finals, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Draft, and the NFL Combine. She earned a D1 scholarship to play softball at the University of San Diego and won two state softball titles in high school in Oregon. In addition to her Emmy win for NBC's All-Star Coach special, she has received multiple Emmy nominations, highlighting her dedication and talent in sports journalism.

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