Overview
- Irving has missed six straight games since a Week 4 foot and shoulder injury, and Tampa Bay has not placed him on injured reserve.
- He returned to limited practice last week and again this week, with the team maintaining a cautious return-to-contact approach under Todd Bowles.
- Mike Florio suggested non-injury factors could be extending the absence and said he does not expect Irving back anytime soon.
- Rick Stroud reported Irving received mental health support and described him as trending toward playing in the very near future.
- He is not expected to play against the Rams on Sunday, as the Buccaneers continue to manage backfield duties with Rachaad White and Sean Tucker.