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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Inactive for Week 6 Tucker (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Tucker ended Week 6 prep with consecutive limited sessions as he manages a quadriceps injury. The running back is not quite ready to return to the field and will not suit up for Sunday's game. Josh Williams has been elevated from the practice squad to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 running back behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to suit up Sunday Tucker (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, isn't expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Per Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site, head coach Todd Bowles had been treating Tucker as a game-time call for Sunday after the running back sat out one practice and was a limited participant in two others this week while managing the quad issue. Tucker doesn't look to have made enough progress to suit up this weekend, but a final word on his status will arrive when Tampa Bay posts its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the game's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Tampa Bay elevated Josh Williams from the practice squad and would have him serve as the No. 3 back behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell in Tucker's expected absence.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Sunday Tucker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable and considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact For fantasy purposes, Tucker's availability is mostly of interest because of how it impacts the short-yardage expectations for Bucky Irving. The reintroduction of Tucker at the goal line didn't stop Irving from having his best game of the season last week, but that was against the Cowboys' defense, not the Steelers'. Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay are schedule for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Thursday Tucker (quadriceps) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Tucker took a step in the right direction Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's practice. He'll likely need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Steelers. Bucky Irving has been the primary backfield option for the Buccaneers, with Tucker and Kenny Gainwell both filling change-of-pace roles when available.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nursing quad injury Tucker did not participate in Wednesday's practice session due to a quadriceps injury.

Impact Tucker may have picked up the injury during the Buccaneers' Week 5 win over the Cowboys, when he played seven offensive snaps and logged five carries for 18 yards. He'll have two more chances to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Tampa Bay's next contest against Pittsburgh on Sunday. Even if he is available, Tucker profiles as the Bucs' RB3 behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score goal-line TD Tucker turned five carries into 18 yards during the Buccaneers' 24-16 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.

Impact Four of Tucker's five carries came during the Buccaneers' offensive drive that spanned between the late third quarter and into the fourth. He was given a goal-line rushing opportunity, but he was stuffed by the Cowboys' defense before crossing the plane on fourth-and-1, which prevented him from logging a rushing touchdown in back-to-back games. Tucker is firmly entrenched as the Bucs' RB3 but would stand to benefit from an increased snap count if one or both of Bucky Irving or Kenny Gainwell were to miss time. Fresh off their first win of the season, the Buccaneers will look to make it two victories in a row in Week 6 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 18.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 9 • FOX SPORTS

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OCTOBER 7 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

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OCTOBER 7 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Punches in short touchdown Tucker rushed three times for 10 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Packers.

Impact Tucker played three offensive snaps and handled a carry on all of them, punching in a short two-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Tucker would likely be the biggest beneficiary in the event of a Bucky Irving injury, leaving Kenny Gainwell in a change-of-pace receiving role.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Jordan Love throws 2 touchdown passes, Packers edge Buccaneers 17-14

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OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Sean Tucker Rushes for TD | Packers vs. Bucs Highlights RB Sean Tucker scores a 2-yard touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.

OCTOBER 4 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Plays one offensive snap in Week 3 Tucker didn't touch the ball in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Vikings.

Impact After playing just one special-teams snap in his Week 2 season debut against the Browns, Tucker played one offensive snap and seven on special teams versus Minnesota. He's well behind both Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell on the backfield depth chart and is little more than a prospective bench stash in fantasy should something happen to Irving or Gainwell.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

One snap in loss Tucker played one special-teams snap in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Browns.

Impact Tucker has fallen into obscurity behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell. The No. 3 running back has not been called upon and will likely serve solely as a depth option for the Buccaneers' Week 3 matchup with the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Wednesday Tucker (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Tucker was inactive for Bucs' Week 1 loss to the Bengals last Sunday, allowing Bucky Irving to handle clear RB1 duties ahead of Kenny Gainwell. Irving converted with a touchdown, which should help give him a leg up on Tucker in the scoring area after Tucker siphoned some of those looks last season.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Tucker (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Tucker followed up a DNP on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury with limited sessions both Thursday and Friday before the Buccaneers listed him as doubtful for Week 1 action. Now that Tucker will be in street clothes Sunday, Josh Williams will be the sole active running back behind the team's top duo of Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell. Tucker's next chance to suit up is Sunday, Sept. 20 versus the Browns.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Doubtful for Sunday Tucker (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Tucker returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant and reportedly is practicing again Friday. It sounds like it won't be enough for a Week 1 appearance, but he should have a decent shot to return in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing again Friday Tucker (hamstring) is practicing Friday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Tucker returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant. Another appearance Friday gives him a shot to play Sunday at Cincinnati, though it's unclear if he'll be involved on offense or mostly just handling kick returns.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Tucker (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact With days of signing a new one-year contract with the Buccaneers on Aug. 30, Tucker wasn't practicing due to an undisclosed health concern, which was revealed to be a knee injury when he went down as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report. His ability to mix back into at least individual drills is a positive sign ahead of Sunday's visit to Cincinnati, but Friday's report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for that contest.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Tucker (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact The nature of Tucker's injury was previously unknown, but he's dealing with a soft-tissue issue and is looking extremely iffy for Sunday's season opener against the Bengals. If Tucker sits, Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell should soak up all of the backfield touches, with Irving getting a boost near the goal line.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not present for practice Tucker (undisclosed) wasn't spotted on the field for the start of Wednesday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact The nature of the injury that has kept Tucker from practicing for the past week won't be known until the Buccaneers post their first injury report of 2026 following Wednesday's session. Earlier in the week, head coach Todd Bowles described Tucker as a likely game-time decision heading into Sunday's season opener versus the Bengals. The reserve running back will likely need to practice in at least a limited fashion by Friday to avoid being ruled out heading into the weekend.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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