Josiah Trotter Jr. shines in NFL debut despite Bucs' loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Josiah Trotter Jr. made a remarkable debut for Tampa Bay in their 33-27 loss to Cincinnati. He recorded 10 tackles, a sack, and a touchdown on a 38-yard interception return, becoming the first player since 1982 to achieve such a feat in his debut. In contrast, Rueben Bain Jr. did not register any tackles in his first game against a challenging matchup. On offense, Ted Hurst III caught all three of his targets for 36 yards. The Bucs featured several rookies as they adjusted to their roles in the game. Next up, Tampa Bay will look to improve in their upcoming match.
- •Josiah Trotter Jr. recorded 10 tackles and a pick-six in his debut.
- •Rueben Bain Jr. did not record any tackles against Cincinnati.
- •Ted Hurst III caught 3 passes for 36 yards.
- •Tampa Bay lost to Cincinnati 33-27 in Week 1.
- •Next game will be crucial for the development of rookie players.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Rookie Report: Week 1
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