Bucs' offensive line aims to rebound for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive line looks to return to form as they approach the 2026 NFL season. Led by All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs, the line struggled in 2025 due to injuries affecting 80% of the starters. The Bucs' rushing attack declined as a result, with running back Bucky Irving missing significant time. Tampa added RB Kenneth Gainwell in free agency to bolster the backfield alongside Irving. If healthy, the offensive line has the potential to help the team reclaim its explosive 2024 offensive performance.
- •Tristan Wirfs anchors the offensive line as an All-Pro tackle.
- •80% of the starting offensive line missed significant time in 2025.
- •Bucs averaged 22.4 points per game in 2025, down from 29.5 in 2024.
- •Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell form a potentially explosive RB duo.
- •The offensive line needs to stay healthy to maximize offensive potential.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Can Bucs’ Offensive Line Be One of the Best in NFL?
"Anchored by All-Pro Tristan Wirfs, a healthy Tampa Bay front looks to reclaim its elite 2024 form and ignite an explosive rushing attack to fuel a championship run.
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