Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. missed practice Wednesday because of a groin injury, coach Todd Bowles said. The injury occurred during Sunday’s game, according to reports cited in the source article.
Bain had initially been thought to be dealing with a shoulder issue from a joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bowles identified the groin injury as the reason for his absence, while the source did not provide further details about the shoulder problem.
The 15th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, Bain signed a four-year rookie contract worth $23.7 million. He has played in Tampa Bay’s first two games but has recorded one tackle across 76 defensive snaps, according to the source article.
Bowles said Sept. 21 that Bain may not be fully healthy but was able to play, adding that the team needed more production from him. Tampa Bay is 0-2 and is scheduled to host the 2-0 Minnesota Vikings in a Week 3 game Sunday. The source did not provide a timetable for Bain’s return or clarify whether he will play.
