The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play on the road against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium for Week 11 of the regular season. Unfortunately, the running back position will be shorthanded on Sunday. The NFL suspended Josh Williams, who has recently been the number three back, for six games on Tuesday for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy. This news comes as their top back is recovering from a nagging injury.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ star RB returned to practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bucky Irving
Sep 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Bucky Irving has missed the previous six weeks and five games due to a left foot sprain and a shoulder subluxation. For the first time since Week 4, the star running back returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The Buccaneers will soon release their official Week 11 injury report, listing him as out, doubtful, questionable, or without an injury designation.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers reveal top back’s Week 11 status
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bucky Irving
Sep 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) attempts to stiff arm Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper Dejean (33) during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
During Friday’s press conference, Todd Bowles provided an injury update on Bucky Irving, as reported by Greg Auman of FOX Sports. The head coach said the star running back will not play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sidelining him for the sixth consecutive game. As a result, the offense must rely on Rachaad White and Sean Tucker to carry the workload, and the team will likely elevate either Michael Wiley or Owen Wright for gameday.
Bowles has ruled out Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin for Sunday.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 14, 2025
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