Tristan Wirfs, Jake Browning Return From Injuries
August 17th, 2026
A couple of guys potentially critical to the Buccaneers’ success this season are back on the practice field today.
They would be All-World left tackle Tristan Wirfs and backup QB Jake Browning.
Sure, Joe hopes Browning never plays. But with Baker Mayfield’s history of playing through significant injuries and his intentional decisions to slide late, Mayfield’s backup is always a key figure.
Wirfs pulled a hamstring 20 days ago in a report-to-camp-day run. He was seen running on the sidelines publicly for the first time on Tuesday during joint practices with the Jets. He was in street clothes watching practice on Wednesday. Today, Wirfs only participated in drills.
Browning tweaked his back, per the Bucs, on Tuesday and sat out Wednesday and the Buccaneers’ preseason opener on Friday.
August 17th, 2026 at 10:07 am
How long is this “Injury Charade” going to continue with Vea. Nothing but a Money Grab for guarantees getting steered by SUH of course. Let’s see if he is willing to pass on a Million dollars a week when the season starts. Call his Bluff Bucs. He is the downside of his career.
August 17th, 2026 at 10:13 am
Any Morrison the kitty cat sightings? Yeah, didn’t think so.
August 17th, 2026 at 10:51 am
Good news! Now I immediately start to wonder if either one will play this week against the Chiefs. Preseason is strange like that. It seems to me that they may want to see more from Daniels, Chuk, Skule and Rubelt? They know what Wirfs can do
I know Tall Paul is very raw but I don’t think he embarrassed himself.
Go Bucs!.
August 17th, 2026 at 10:51 am
Run the ball down cincys throat make Burrow a spectator… 27-17 Bucs!
August 17th, 2026 at 11:22 am
Reality comes this weekend. The Chiefs play to win ALL games. More Daniels please.
August 17th, 2026 at 11:45 am
That’s *exactly* the formula to kick the snot out of the Bungles. Run right through them. Burn the clock. Dramatically reduce their possessions. Score TDs and take away deep passes as much as possible. Also, PRESSURE. Constantly.
August 17th, 2026 at 12:18 pm
First. NO, Daniel’s is not better than Browning. That’s an undereducated or emotional take. Browning has actually played many NFL games and won some
Daniel’s is a UDFA with 0 NFL experience. And don’t say the game last Friday was a NFL game. Half those dudes he played against will be drivers for Fed ex in a few weeks. I also fully Baker to take himself out of games if nicked up. He will need to protect his future especially if no contract extension or new contract comes. So Browing should see some playing time this season
August 17th, 2026 at 1:11 pm
Agreed Oldskool …he was basically just playing another college game..
August 17th, 2026 at 2:18 pm
So. Baker, deal will be done. if not, no worries. The Bigger thing, Vita. He is now insecure. WHO, Did the bucs/draft/sign, that pushed him there?
August 17th, 2026 at 3:37 pm
I’m just glad they’re both back at practice.
Tristan because he’s… well… Tristan. ‘Nuff said. Although I am looking forward to seeing him go head to head with Rueben.
Jake, because we may need to call on him this year.
Ideally, Baker has matured a bit and won’t be so quick to throw himself in harms way. But, it’s part of who Baker is and if he needs to sit out a game or two, Jake at least has some experience under his belt.