Bucs RB Bucky Irving, WR Chris Godwin ruled out vs. Saints
Sep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) is tripped up by New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin have been ruled out of Sunday's game against the host New Orleans Saints, head coach Todd Bowles announced on Wednesday.
Irving has been dealing with foot and shoulder injuries, while Godwin continues to struggle with a fibula injury.
Irving, 23, has missed Tampa Bay's past three games.
Over the first four games of the season, the second-year pro rushed for 237 yards on 71 carries. He gained 1,122 yards on 207 carries with eight touchdowns in his rookie season of 2024.
Godwin, 29, has six receptions for 52 yards in just two games for Tampa Bay this season.
In nine seasons with the Buccaneers, the 2019 Pro Bowl selection has 585 receptions for 7,318 yards and 39 touchdowns in 113 games (86 starts).
--Field Level Media
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