Bucky Irving is expected to be back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 13 game against the Arizona Cardinals, barring any setbacks in his recovery.

Current return timeline

  • Team reports and national insiders have stated that the Buccaneers are targeting Week 13 for Irving’s return from his shoulder and foot injuries.
  • This comes after he missed seven straight games, including the Sunday night matchup in Los Angeles that coaches already ruled him out of.

What this means going forward

  • If he returns on that Week 13 timeline and stays healthy, he is expected to immediately rejoin the regular game plan and help stabilize Tampa Bay’s run game down the stretch.
  • Coaches and local coverage have framed his comeback as important for the Buccaneers’ late-season push, especially given the team’s recent inconsistency and reliance on other backs during his absence.

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