Rueben Bain Jr. Injured, Latest Rumors on Bucs Rookie's Timeline to Return Ahead of 2026 Season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. suffered a shoulder injury that isn't expected to sideline him for the regular season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Bain is dealing with an AC sprain but is expected to be ready for Week 1, Schefter reported Wednesday.

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The Buccaneers are set to open the regular season Sept. 13 at the Cincinnati Bengals.

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