Full-go for training camp
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Irving (shoulder) is a "full-go" for training camp and looked good at practice, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Irving won't require a ramp-up period to begin camp, per Bowles, which is highly encouraging after offseason shoulder surgery limited the 2024 fourth-round pick during spring activities. After injuries forced Irving to miss Weeks 5-12 last season and hampered him after his return, the third-year pro is now looking to reestablish himself as the clear top option in a Tampa Bay backfield that also includes Kenneth Gainwell and Sean Tucker.
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Cade Otton
Remains No. 1 TE on depth chart
Otton is listed as the No. 1 TE on the Buccaneers' unofficial depth chart.
Baker Mayfield
One preseason appearance
Mayfield logged just one appearance during the Buccaneers' three-game preseason schedule.
Kenny Gainwell
Part of RB mix with Irving and Tucker
Gainwell is one of three running backs on Tampa Bay's 53-man roster, along with Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker (undisclosed), the latter of whom didn't practice Wednesday, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports.
Bucky Irving
Will try to fend off competition for touches
Irving is set to lead a Buccaneers backfield that also includes Kenny Gainwell and Sean Tucker (undisclosed), the latter of whom didn't practice Wednesday, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports.
Chris Godwin Jr.
Draws praise from GM Licht
Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht praised Godwin on Monday for his consistency and veteran leadership, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Sean Tucker
Dealing with minor injury
Tucker (undisclosed) didn't practice Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Emeka Egbuka
Works on side field Wednesday
Egbuka (toe) worked on a side field with trainers Wednesday and ran without any obvious issues from the injury, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Jalen McMillan
Remains sidelined at practice
McMillan (knee) remains sidelined at Tuesday's practice, PewterReport.com reports.
Emeka Egbuka
Stting out Tuesday's practice
Egbuka (toe) is not practicing Tuesday, per Pewter Report.
Sean Tucker
Agrees to new contract with Bucs
Tucker agreed to a one-year contract Sunday with $2.5 million guaranteed to remain with the Buccaneers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.