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Bucs Rookie Bain Out for Preseason, Week 1 Status Hopeful
27 Aug
Summary
- Bucs rookie Rueben Bain Jr. sustained an AC sprain during joint practice.
- Bain's injury is not considered serious and he's expected for Week 1.
- Despite limited snaps, Bain earned an 88.8 PFF grade in his debut.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Rueben Bain Jr. will miss the rest of the preseason after sustaining an AC sprain. The injury happened during a joint practice session with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday. This marks the end of his preseason debut after only one game.
The shoulder injury is not considered serious, and Bain is expected to be ready for the Buccaneers' regular season opener. He is slated to play against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 13th.
In his limited six defensive snaps during his debut against the Kansas City Chiefs, Bain impressed, earning an 88.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus. His pass-rush grade was an exceptional 90.4.
Bain has quickly become a key player on Tampa Bay's defensive front, contributing both from the edge and inside. While missing preseason games limits his live reps, his health for the start of the regular season is the primary concern for the team.
