Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles plans to cut Bucky Irving's workload
The gist
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles says Tampa Bay will ease running back Bucky Irving's carries after 111 in five games.
Irving leads the team with eight touchdowns, but the 3-6 Buccaneers need him healthy.
How it unfolded
- Jul 29, 2026Irving took first-team reps on the first day of training camp after offseason shoulder surgery.
- Oct 8, 2026He ran 21 times for a career-best 165 yards and a rushing touchdown, plus a receiving touchdown, against the Cowboys, passing 2,000 career rushing yards in his 32nd NFL game.
- Nov 6, 2026Irving practiced in full and was removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 9 game against the Bears.
Key terms
- bye week
- A scheduled week when a team or player does not play a match while others do.
- RB1
- A game where participants manage virtual football teams and earn points based on real players' performances.
- carry share
- The average number of rushing yards gained per rushing attempt.
Source: Wikipedia