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Buccaneers' Rueben Bain recovering from right shoulder injury

Rookie Rueben Bain has an AC joint sprain but is expected to be ready for Week 1.

Tessa Ortiz

August 27, 20261 min read

Rueben Bain, a rookie first-round pick for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was diagnosed with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder on Wednesday. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the injury is not considered serious.

The exact timing of when Bain sustained the injury remains unclear. However, head coach Todd Bowles indicated that Bain will be prepared to participate in the regular season opener. Bain is anticipated to start at weakside linebacker in Week 1, as reported by Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site.

Source: cbssports.com.

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https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/buccaneers-rueben-bain-on-mend-from-ac-joint-sprain/

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Tessa Ortiz

Tessa Ortiz covers Nocatee high school and area college sports.

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