Jason Licht Offers Post-Surgery Update On Bucky Irving
February 25th, 2026
Two weeks ago, Joe reported Bucky Irving had offseason shoulder surgery. Interestingly, some media didn’t find that newsworthy and ignored the report.
However, it really happened.
Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht was asked about Irving’s recovery during a visit to the PFT Live/NBC Sports set yesterday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Licht told host Mike Florio that Irving still has at least a few months to be declared 100 percent ready for the 2026 sason.
“Oh, he’ll definitely be ready for trainining camp; he’ll probably be ready at the tail end of OTAs to do some limited stuff. But all is good there,” Licht said.
Joe is glad Irving is on the right track. Earlier Tuesday, Joe asked Licht about Irving and Licht said he’s at One Buc Palace regularly (presumbably managing his rehab there) and is in good spirits all the time.
February 25th, 2026 at 7:48 am
Good to hear that #7 is at the facility rehabbing and in good spirits. It sounds like Bucky has gotten adjusted to the mental side of being injured. Let’s go 7!!
February 25th, 2026 at 7:54 am
good to hear…
GO BUCS!!!!
February 25th, 2026 at 8:12 am
Glad the Team doctors and management didn’t Wirfs this one up. It’s likely he’ll be healthy and ready to start the season.
February 25th, 2026 at 9:09 am
Next year keep his touches under 20 a game or it will be a repeat of last year.
February 25th, 2026 at 9:18 am
Finding a replacement for Rachad White is a top priority. Bucky isn’t built to handle White’s role. They’re out there. Licht and Roberson know what they are doing. Edge rusher remains the top priority. Go find him.
February 25th, 2026 at 9:22 am
BUCKY! BUCKY! BUCKY!
February 25th, 2026 at 9:26 am
And some people think injuries do not matter…
February 25th, 2026 at 9:52 am
Joe, I couldn’t hear the questions well at the press conferences. But there was a question or two about supporting players’ mental health. Can you speak about this?
February 25th, 2026 at 9:58 am
Jeremiyah Love. Unlikely he will be around at 15 but if he is, have to take him.
February 25th, 2026 at 10:14 am
Head case to go along with Tired Legs Egbuka. Fortunately the prowess of the head coach will stimulate improvement in all players, as he has been doing.
February 25th, 2026 at 10:21 am
Was it labrum surgery? Those never heal perfectly. Let’s hope it’s not that big a deal.
February 25th, 2026 at 11:10 am
The injury Bucky concealed from the organization btw. Still wonder had the foot sprain not come about after the Eagles game how long would he have played with that bum shoulder.
Foolish pride.
February 25th, 2026 at 11:26 am
I keep getting killed for this take but I am goingo keep screaming it. Bucky is not and will never be a workhorse RB1. Hes an outstanding RB but it will be a mistake to give him the ball 20 plus touches game. Hell never finish a season. I said this before last season and got laughed at. He didn’t make it just a few weeks. This will repeat if they dont split the touches with other backs.
February 25th, 2026 at 12:08 pm
If I’m the Bucs, I would consider trading Irving and trying add a different starting RB because those mental health issues that were leaked out to the media this past season has me concerned about his future as an NFL player going forward. There is a probable chance those issues happen again the future.
February 25th, 2026 at 12:46 pm
There’s no reason to trust anything they say when it comes to player health. The Bucs have failed in that department far too many times.
February 25th, 2026 at 1:56 pm
Come on Bucky, you got this baby!!
February 25th, 2026 at 3:48 pm
@ Bobby: I respectfully disagree with your Bucky take. I think he comes back a better RB than even in 2024. His “mental health” issues about his injury just struck me a him being a super talented, very, very young man having what was probably the first physical set back in his life. For all we know his NFL job might have been his first paying job ever. Just alot to take on at that young age. Bucky’ll be alright.
February 25th, 2026 at 3:57 pm
He should have had surgery last season.
We should have ridden Rashad White the entire season.
He was in his contract year.
Bucky should have been put on IR last year and had surgery last year!
February 26th, 2026 at 2:53 am
LOL So much for all the “accurate” NFL mandated injury reports. Wise guys are paying some trainers for real details me thinks. Name me one injury report put out by Bowles that you believed was 100% honest.
Go Bucs!