Aug 26, 2026, 09:38 AM ETOpen Extended Reactions
Buccaneers rookie pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. suffered an AC sprain, but it is said to be “nothing serious,” and he is expected to be ready Week 1 when Tampa Bay visits the Cincinnati Bengals, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Buccaneers are taking part in joint practices with the Jaguars this week ahead of their preseason finale against Jacksonville. Bain took part in Tuesday’s joint practice but is a spectator for Wednesday’s session.
The former Miami Hurricanes outside linebacker was selected with the 15th pick by the Buccaneers in the 2026 draft. Bain, the ACC Defensive Player of the Year after posting 9.5 sacks for national championship runner-up Miami, was considered one of the top edge rushers in the draft.
He is set to start at weakside linebacker for the Buccaneers as part of a revamped defense, that also features free agent additions Alex Anzalone, A’Shawn Robinson, Christian Rozeboom and Al-Quadin Muhammad.
