Bucs RB Doesn't Participate in Practice Thursday

Originally posted on Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI
By River Wells | Last updated Sep 26, 2024 3:06 PM ET

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a full injury report heading into Thursday, but all may not be as bad as it seems.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had 16 different players on the injury report Wednesday, which led many to be concerned about certain players like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and more. Thankfully, per FOX Sports reporter Greg Auman, things may not be as dire as they seem.

Auman served as the beat's pool reporter while others stayed home in preparation for Hurricane Helene, and he had a few updates. It seems like defensive tackle Vita Vea and offensive tackle Luke Goedeke practiced with "no limitations", which is a huge boon for Buccaneers fans. If both of them could come back to the trenches, Tampa Bay would be in better shape than it was a week ago against the Denver Broncos.

Pool report from Bucs’ practice today:

Bucs practiced indoors today as Hurricane Helene moved through the Gulf of Mexico and brought heavy winds and rain to the Tampa area.

Vita Vea (knee) and Luke Goedeke (concussion) both practiced again today and appear to have no…
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 26, 2024

Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey were still practicing to the side with trainers. As this is the second day in a row that they've done this, it remains unlilkely that they will play Sunday. Wideout Kameron Johnson, who didin't participate Wednesday, appeared to be back in a limited capacity Thursday.

The interesting tidbit is that running back Bucky Irving did not participate on Thursday due to a hamstring injury. While that may sound alarming for Buccaneers fans, Irving spoke with media over Zoom and revealed that he anticipates that he will be ready to play on Sunday.

Bucs RB Bucky Irving on video call with reporters, asked about his hamstring: “I feel pretty great. I look forward to playing on Sunday.”
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 26, 2024

Finally, the other 11 players — mostly including starters like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Yaya Diaby and Graham Barton — seemed to be participating, so that's a very good sign for Sunday.