Following a new injury update on Wednesday, the status of Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving for the Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks is even more in doubt.
On Monday, head coach Todd Bowles revealed that Irving was dealing with an injury that would require additional testing. Bowles admitted he was concerned about Irving's status, but did not provide an update beyond that.
That concern was confirmed on Wednesday, when Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reported that Irving is wearing a boot on his left foot and was utilizing crutches, also.
"Bucs RB Bucky Irving was wearing a boot on his left foot and was using crutches," Stroud wrote.
ESPN's Adam Schefter later added that Irving is dealing with a foot sprain and the team considers him week-to-week.
"Bucs RB Bucky Irving is dealing with a foot sprain, per source. He was spotted today at practice on crutches and in a walking boot," Schefter wrote.
"Buccaneers do not fear Bucky Irving’s foot sprain is a long-term injury, per source. The team considers it a week-to week-injury," Schefter added.
At this point, not only should we be worried about Irving missing Sunday, it looks like he might be out even longer than that.
Irving is coming off his best game of the 2025 season after he posted 63 rushing yards, 102 receiving yards and one touchdown in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Losing him for any period of time will be a tough blow to Tampa's offense.
If Irving does indeed miss time, the Bucs will deploy Rachaad White, who has been the clear No. 2 back behind Irving, as their starter. Sean Tucker is expected to mix in behind White.
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