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MRI Confirms Calijah Kancey Tore Pectoral, Buccaneers DT Will Have Surgery and Miss 2025

Tampa Bay increases snaps for Logan Hall, Greg Gaines plus rookie Elijah Roberts after losing its top interior rusher.

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Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts to a play against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles against Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey (94) during the second quarter of a NFC wild card playoff at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images/File Photo
Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins (81) runs after making a catch as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey (94) defends at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Multiple reports say imaging confirmed a torn pectoral, with Adam Schefter reporting surgery is scheduled for Friday and that Kancey will miss the season.
  • Kancey left the Week 2 Monday night win at Houston in the second quarter and was ruled out for the game after the team’s communications account first listed him as questionable.
  • The Buccaneers leaned on Greg Gaines and Elijah Roberts after the injury; Gaines registered a sack against the Texans as Tampa Bay held Houston to 84 rushing yards.
  • Kancey led Tampa Bay with 7.5 sacks in 2024, making his loss a significant hit to Todd Bowles’ pass rush rotation.
  • Reports indicate the Bucs will elevate Logan Hall and Roberts in the rotation and evaluate external options as the team weighs longer-term decisions such as Kancey’s fifth-year option.