Overview
- Head coach Todd Bowles said Bucky Irving will suit up against the Cardinals and that the backfield will go with the hot hand among Irving, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker.
- ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Irving could be on a pitch count, with his workload subject to game context and performance.
- Offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard compared Irving’s initial usage to Chris Godwin’s recent 25-snap return, indicating a monitored reentry.
- Irving was averaging nearly 50 snaps per game before his injury, so a limited role would be a notable cutback.
- After three full practices, reporting from ESPN and The Sporting News emphasized the team does not want to overdo his workload, leaving roles for White and Tucker and creating fantasy uncertainty.