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Buccaneers-Bengals Injury Report Sept.9: Tucker Did Not Participate, McMillan and Bain Jr. Limited

A look at Wednesday's injury report ahead of the Week 1 matchup

Sep 09, 2026 at 04:32 PM

Staff Writer/Reporter

On Wednesday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, running back Sean Tucker (hamstring) did not participate in practice and outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. (shoulder), receiver Jalen McMillan (knee), inside linebacker Christian Rozeboom (foot) and offensive tackle Justin Skule (oblique) were limited.

DNP: Did Not Participate

FP: Full Participation

LP: Limited Participation

Read below for the full injury report for both teams:

Buccaneers

RB Sean Tucker (hamstring) - DNP (Wed.)
OLB Rueben Bain Jr. (shoulder) - LP (Wed.)
WR Jalen McMillan (knee) - LP (Wed.)
LB Christian Rozeboom (foot) - LP (Wed.)
T Justin Skule (oblique) - LP (Wed.)
WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) - FP (Wed.)
G Billy Schrauth (knee) - FP (Wed.)

Bengals

WR Ja'Marr Chase (knee) - FP (Wed.)
WR Tee Higgins (foot) - FP (Wed.)
DE Shemar Stewart (knee) - FP (Wed.)

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Buccaneers-Bengals Injury Report Sept.9: Tucker Did Not Participate, McMillan and Bain Jr. Limited