Buccaneers running back has offseason shoulder urgery
· Yahoo Sports
Tampa Bay’s backfield is already facing questions this offseason, and a new offseason report adds another layer for fans to monitor.
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According to JoeBucsFan.com, Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving underwent shoulder surgery after the season concluded. The issue stems from injuries that sidelined him for more than two months during the 2025 campaign. Irving missed seven games in the heart of the season while dealing with ankle and shoulder concerns before returning to finish the year, appearing in the final six games of the season while earning back his starting role.
The good news, per the report, is that the procedure is not expected to significantly affect his availability for the offseason program.
Irving burst onto the scene as a rookie with 1,122 rushing yards and an impressive 5.4 yards per carry average. His production dipped in 2025 to 588 rushing yards at 3.4 per attempt, though injuries clearly played a role in his performance in 2025.
With Rachaad White potentially departing in free agency, Irving is positioned as the likely starter heading into 2026, assuming his recovery stays on track and the Buccaneers don’t make a major addition.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving has offseason shoulder urgery