Rueben Bain returns to full practice for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie linebacker Rueben Bain participated in a full practice session Thursday after being limited Wednesday with a shoulder injury. This return to activity puts the first-round draft pick on track for a potential NFL debut during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Joining Bain in full team drills on Thursday were wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who is managing a toe injury, and guard Billy Schrauth, who is working through a knee issue. Meanwhile, running back Sean Tucker returned to a limited practice capacity Thursday after missing the previous day with a hamstring injury. Other players remaining limited for the second consecutive day included wide receiver Jalen McMillan with a knee injury, linebacker Christian Rozeboom with a foot issue, and offensive tackle Justin Skule with an oblique injury. The team expects to release final injury designations for Sunday's matchup following Friday's session.
- •Rueben Bain practiced fully Thursday after a shoulder injury limited his participation Wednesday.
- •Emeka Egbuka and Billy Schrauth also moved to full practice status.
- •Sean Tucker practiced on a limited basis following a missed session on Wednesday.
- •Jalen McMillan, Christian Rozeboom, and Justin Skule remained limited for the second straight day.
- •The Buccaneers will finalize injury designations for the Bengals game after Friday's practice.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Rueben Bain up to full practice for Bucs
"Rookie linebacker Rueben Bain is on the right track to make his NFL debut for the Buccaneers on Sunday.
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