Overview
- Bowles identified Irving’s shoulder as the primary issue and said the running back must show he can take a hit before he is cleared.
- Team reporter Rick Stroud relayed that Irving is not expected to practice or play against the Bills in Week 11.
- Irving has not practiced since the Week 4 injury and has missed five consecutive games.
- Despite exceeding the four-game absence threshold, the Buccaneers have not placed Irving on injured reserve.
- With Irving out, Rachaad White has handled most of the work while Sean Tucker’s carries have increased as Tampa Bay also copes with injuries to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.