Overview
- Irving has missed six straight games since Week 4 with foot and shoulder injuries and has resumed limited practice work over the past two weeks.
- Head coach Todd Bowles signaled more work is needed, and multiple reports indicate Irving is not expected to play Sunday against the Rams.
- Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk said he heard information suggesting Irving may not be back anytime soon and hinted at non-injury factors.
- The Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud reported Irving received mental health support during his recovery and is trending toward playing in the near future, though not this week.
- Tampa Bay has not placed Irving on injured reserve and has leaned on Rachaad White and Sean Tucker during a 3–3 stretch without the second-year back.