Bucs face reshuffle as Rueben Bain Jr. is ruled out for Week 3

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Bucs face reshuffle as Rueben Bain Jr. is ruled out for Week 3
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not have rookie Rueben Bain Jr. available for their Week 3 game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a groin injury. Bain, the No. 15 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, started the first two games but did not practice this week. David Walker, a fourth-round pick in 2025, could see increased snaps after impressing with a sack in limited action last week. The Buccaneers intend to use a committee approach to fill Bain's role, with Walker emerging as a strong candidate alongside Al-Quadin Muhammad and Anthony Nelson. Tampa Bay seeks its first win of the season amid this personnel change.

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  • •Rueben Bain Jr. is out for Week 3 against the Vikings.
  • •David Walker could see a larger role in Bain's absence.
  • •Walker recorded a sack in last week's loss to the Browns.
  • •Tampa Bay intends to use a committee approach for pass rush.
  • •The team seeks to avoid an 0-3 start.
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  • 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Bucs could turn to emerging pass rusher if Rueben Bain Jr. is out
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With Rueben Bain Jr. ruled out against Minnesota, rookie David Walker could see a larger role after making an impact in Week 2.

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