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After starring in a stocked Buccaneers offense in 2024, and as a rookie no less, Bucky Irving's star came crashing down to Earth for various reasons last year... came serious injuries to his shoulder and knee that kept him out for 7 games... He underwent offseason shoulder surgery to fully correct the issue, and the expectation is that he will be ready for the regular season but might miss training camp.

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Irving's shoulder surgery and injury history cloud his 2025 outlook despite rookie success.

After starring as a rookie in 2024, Irving's 2025 season was derailed by serious shoulder and knee injuries that kept him sidelined for 7 games; he underwent offseason shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready for the regular season but may miss training camp. The source notes he was hit behind the line of scrimmage at a near league-high rate due to offensive line issues, limiting his ability to create at the second level where he excels.

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