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BucsBucky Irving Expected to Return in Week 13 vs. Cardinals

Tampa Bay opted to sit the running back in Week 12 after encouraging practices to ensure he is fully ready for contact.

Overview

  • ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Irving is targeted to play next Sunday against Arizona after missing the Rams game despite positive practice reviews.
  • The running back has been sidelined since Week 4 with shoulder and foot injuries, and the team did not place him on injured reserve.
  • Tampa Bay has leaned on Rachaad White and Sean Tucker during Irving's absence, and the rushing attack has lagged without his explosiveness.
  • Mike Evans remains on injured reserve with a broken clavicle and becomes eligible to return after Week 12, though activation next week is considered unlikely.
  • A report suggested Irving sought support for a mental-health issue related to the injury, and FOX Sports' Greg Auman says he is in a good place and close to playing.