Bucky Irving injury update: Buccaneers receive devastating news on RB's health as Mike Florio reveals concern

Bucky Irving has not been seen on a football field ever since he injured his foot and shoulder in Week 4. And more bad news about his availability has emerged.

Last week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back returned to observing practices but did not participate. This week, he was a limited participant, but franchise legend Ronde Barber said on his eponymous WFLA-TV show that it would not be enough to get him cleared for Sunday's game at the Los Angeles Rams:

“Bucky is getting better, but I don’t know we’re going to see Bucky anytime soon. ...Is it the shoulder? Yes. Is it the ankle? [He’s] probably better from that now. But there’s a lot of things that have to go right for Bucky in the short term, and I don’t know if we’re going to see him.”

And for Mike Florio, there is so much more to know that is just not out there yet. He told his co-host Chris Simms on NBC's Pro Football Talk Live:

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“I want to be careful. It’s something that probably shouldn’t be out... but I don’t think he’s going to be back anytime soon. Definitely more information than what’s available in the injury report.”

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Buccaneers OC confident in Week 12 return for Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin

In related news, offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard spoke up on the possibility that Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin would play on Sunday:

"They're both getting better. ... I'd say it's still a little early in terms of knowing going into the week, ... But it is something that I feel is getting closer. So, it's great to see them and the energy they bring."

He also expounded on how they will be eased back into the rotation as they progress in their recovery:

"...These guys haven't played in so long, to be able to think that they're going to go out there and play 50 snaps or 55 would be unfair. So, seeing how much they can handle, getting them in there on the plays where we know it's really critical. Let them build their play strength to get their confidence back up."

Kickoff for the Buccaneers-Rams game is at 8:20 pm ET on NBC.

Edited by Andre Castillo