The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a couple of weeks to their regular-season opener. That leaves Tampa Bay with roughly two-and-a-half weeks to manage any injuries before the regular-season opener. This reality drew widespread concerns after first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. suffered a sprain during practice.
Fortunately, recent reports regarding Bain claim the Buccaneers have little to worry about. According to an NFL insider, the injury is considered "nothing serious," and Bain is expected to be available when Tampa Bay opens the regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals next month.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Bain participated in Tuesday's joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars before sitting out Wednesday's session. While his absence naturally raised questions, the latest diagnosis on his AC joint sprain provides the Buccaneers with considerable relief, ESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter reports.
AC joint sprains can be particularly uncomfortable for defensive linemen and linebackers because their positions require them to engage blockers and absorb contact with their shoulders. However, the current **** sment suggests Bain should have enough time to recover.
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Fortunately, recent reports regarding Bain claim the Buccaneers have little to worry about. According to an NFL insider, the injury is considered "nothing serious," and Bain is expected to be available when Tampa Bay opens the regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals next month.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Bain participated in Tuesday's joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars before sitting out Wednesday's session. While his absence naturally raised questions, the latest diagnosis on his AC joint sprain provides the Buccaneers with considerable relief, ESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter reports.
AC joint sprains can be particularly uncomfortable for defensive linemen and linebackers because their positions require them to engage blockers and absorb contact with their shoulders. However, the current **** sment suggests Bain should have enough time to recover.
#joint
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