Todd Bowles says RB Bucky Irving (toe) is in play for Sunday. Confirms both WR Mike Evans (hamstring) and S Tykee Smith (concussion) have been ruled out.

Related Players: Rachaad White, Sean Tucker

A murky backfield situation gets even murkier. At this point, it's hard to trust any of the options heading into Week 8. Even if White operates as the RB1, that still makes him an RB3 for fantasy purposes.

No Bucky Irving at Bucs practice today, so that toe injury could definitely impact Sunday's game against the Falcons. Still have Rachaad White and Sean Tucker healthy, but the three-headed monster might not be fully active this week.

Rachaad White should be the RB1 if Irving misses, but don't count out Tucker to make a few plays of his own. White would be in RB2 territory with Tucker a low-end RB3.

The performance by RB Sean Tucker means he will join Rachaad White and Bucky Irving more in the backfield. "It's definitely worthy of him making it a three-headed monster,'' coach Todd Bowles said of Tucker.

Tucker had 136 yards and a TD on 14 carries and another receiving touchdown. Irving was already earning more work in the backfield before Tucker exploded onto the scene in Week 6. We'll see if this holds true, but it seems like especially bad news for White and his owners.

Bucs RB Rachaad White's groin injury from Sunday is not considered major.

Related players: Bucky Irving, Sean Tucker

A source told Fowler White, "Should be good" for Week 3. White briefly left the game but did return in Week 2. Even if White is able to go, Irving could see some more chances as he's impressed so far in limited time and after a nice preseason. For White owners, it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to have Irving as a handcuff if he's still on your waiver wire.

Buccaneers announced that they waived running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn.

Related Players: Rachaad White, Chase Edmonds, Sean Tucker

The former third-round pick has only accrued 125 rushing attempts over his four seasons with the team, including 24 in 2023. This shouldn't do anything to mix up the current rotation, with Rachaad White far and away the RB1.

Buccaneers running back Chase Edmonds is headed for tests on his injured knee.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Edmonds will have an MRI on Monday after leaving Sunday’s win over the Bears with an injury. There is particular concern about an injury to Edmonds’ MCL.

Related players: Rachaad White, Sean Tucker, Ke'Shawn Vaughn

Edmonds signed with the Bucs in March and he’s seen action on offense and special teams over the first two weeks of the season. He had two carries for eight yards in the opener and two carries for 12 yards against the Bears. White and Tucker are the top two backs for the Bucs but this injury could mean Vaughn gets into the lineup as the RB3 if Edmonds misses time.

While it was assumed a talent of Sean Tucker's caliber could make the roster if healthy, climbing the depth chart to plant himself as the main backup to Rachaad White was impressive. Going from undrafted to RB2 means a lot to the rookie runner.

“I just want to showcase my talents and provide whatever I can to the team,” Tucker said. “I want to help us win going into the season and just making the 53 (man roster) is a dream come true and is somewhere I’ve always wanted to be.”

Related players: Chase Edmonds, Ke'Shawn Vaughn

Tucker's story is a great one. At one time he was primed to be a Day 2 pick in the NFL Draft, but ended up not even getting drafted. He signed with the Bucs after the draft and from there climbed the depth chart and beat out veterans Edmonds and Vaughn. Tucker ran for 81 yards on 23 carries, adding 22 yards on five receptions. He also had a 12-yard touchdown called back against the Steelers. Tucker seems like a smart pickup for those who own White in leagues this season.