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Tristan Wirfs to Miss Start of Season After Knee Surgery

After months of managing the injury in a brace followed by offseason setbacks, he has landed on the Physically Unable to Perform list for at least four games.

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Sep 22, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) warms up before a game against the Denver Broncos at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Wirfs opted for arthroscopic surgery Tuesday after facing multiple setbacks with a knee brace during offseason workouts.
  • The All-Pro tackle will start the 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, sidelining him for at least four games.
  • The two-time first-team All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler started 16 games last season while allowing zero sacks and just 13 quarterback pressures.
  • Tampa Bay signed former 49ers left tackle Charlie Heck to compete for the starting position in his absence.
  • The Buccaneers must adjust their offensive line strategy to safeguard Baker Mayfield’s blindside without their highest-paid lineman.