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Buccaneers-Vikings Injury Report Sept.23: Bain Jr., Trotter, Nelson Did Not Participate

A look at Wednesday's injury report ahead of the Week 3 matchup

Sep 23, 2026 at 05:35 PM

Staff Writer/Reporter

On Wednesday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rueben Bain Jr. (groin), Anthony Nelson (shin) and Josiah Trotter (shoulder) did not participate in practice.

DNP: Did Not Participate

FP: Full Participation

LP: Limited Participation

Read below for the full injury report for both teams:

Buccaneers

OLB Rueben Bain Jr. (groin) - DNP (Wed.)
QB Baker Mayfield (illness) - FP (Wed.)
WR Jalen McMillan (knee) - FP (Wed.)
OLB Anthony Nelson (shin) - DNP (Wed.)
CB Jacob Parrish (back) - FP (Wed.)
LB Josiah Trotter (shoulder) - DNP (Wed.)

Vikings

RB DeeJay Dallas (toe) - LP (Wed.)
DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (oblique) - LP (Wed.)
LB Jake Golday (ankle) - DNP (Wed.)
RB Aaron Jones (knee) - DNP (Wed.)
T Brian O'Neill (knee) - LP (Wed.)
DL Jalen Redmond (elbow) - LP (Wed.)
C Nick Samac (knee) - LP (Wed.)
P Brett Thorson (right hamstring) - DNP (Wed.)

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Buccaneers-Vikings Injury Report Sept.23: Bain Jr., Trotter, Nelson Did Not Participate