Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Stat Line and Rueben Bain
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On Thursday, Tristan Wirfs chatted Rueben Bain Jr.’s bend and Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson spoke on the challenge of facing nose Dexter Lawrence II and the growth of rookie Ted Hurst III
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Todd Bowles praises Bain Jr for not looking like a rookie
Breaking down Todd Bowles praises Bain Jr for not looking like a rookie
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have exited the 2026 NFL Draft with arguably the steal of the first round in Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., and the team holds so much confidence in the rookie that he's being compared to one Pittsburgh Steelers legend.
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On Wednesday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, running back Sean Tucker (hamstring) did not participate in practice and outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. (shoulder), receiver Jalen McMillan (knee), inside linebacker Christian Rozeboom (foot) and offensive tackle Justin Skule (oblique) were limited.
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Bucs’ top two draft picks earn starting roles ahead of Week 1
Rookies Rueben Bain Jr. and Josiah Trotter will open Week 1 as starters as Tampa Bay sets its first regular-season depth chart.