Tampa Bay Buccaneers news Friday, November 6, 2026

No. 1 in the 30-second version

Bucs' left tackle Tristan Wirfs did not practice Thursday because of a toe injury.

Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (foot) returned to full participation, and running back Kenny Gainwell (hip) moved from limited Wednesday to full Thursday. Safety Tykee Smith (ankle) was limited for a second straight practice, and outside linebacker Yaya Diaby (knee) is the only player who has not practiced this week.

Source: ProFootballTalk

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Buccaneers' Yaya Diaby expected to miss Bears game; Emeka Egbuka's availability remains uncertain.

According to Bucs Nation, Tampa Bay listed eight players on its first Week 9 injury report, three of whom did not practice. Diaby suffered an MCL sprain in the Week 8 win over Atlanta, and defensive lineman Elijah Roberts was held out for personal reasons. Kenny Gainwell (hip) and Tykee Smith (ankle) were limited, while Baker Mayfield, Cody Mauch and Cade Otton participated fully.

Source: Bucs Nation

Bears host Buccaneers Sunday night at 8:20 PM ET, with Chicago coming off a 34-17 win at Seattle.

Tampa Bay has won two straight and three of its last four after an 0-4 start that included a quarterback injury, according to Bucs Nation. The Bears traded for Jeffery Simmons, who had a team-leading six tackles, two for loss, and a sack in his first game with Chicago. The fan blog says the Buccaneers' offensive line must play as it did in recent weeks.

Source: Bucs Nation

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Jaguars rout Ravens 33-10 on Thursday Night Football, with Baltimore starting undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano.

The Baltimore Ravens are starting undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano at quarterback in their primetime Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. That is a real, factual sentence that barely begins to describe the crisis that has hit Baltimore.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Bleeding Green Nation

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton is ruled out with a hip injury in Thursday's loss to Jacksonville.

Yahoo Sports reports Hamilton, a three-time All-Pro in the past three seasons, was ruled out for the rest of the game and later seen standing on the sideline, which could be a hopeful sign. ProFootball Talk says he was hurt in the second quarter and briefly returned after halftime, while Yahoo Sports puts the injury in the third quarter. Coach Jesse Minter said the team would have more information later.

Sources: Yahoo Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk

Vikings start Carson Wentz Monday against Bills as Kyler Murray is ruled out with hamstring injury.

Murray suffered the hamstring injury in Minnesota's Week 8 loss to the Lions, according to Buffalo Rumblings, a fan blog. Wentz has made two appearances this season, one relief and one start, with three touchdowns and no interceptions, per the same report. Daily Norseman, a fan blog, notes the Vikings have scored just 11 touchdowns in seven games this season.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Daily Norseman · Buffalo Rumblings

Jaguars' Thursday win over Ravens lifts them to third in AFC; Steelers, on bye, slip to fourth.

According to SB Nation, a fan blog, Jacksonville has five AFC wins to Pittsburgh's three, which moves the Jaguars ahead of the Steelers in the standings. Buffalo leads the AFC at 6-1 and Denver is second at 6-2, per the same report. SB Nation says the Jaguars could move into second and a tie for first if things go their way this weekend.

Sources: Behind the Steel Curtain · Big Cat Country

Saquon Barkley upgraded to limited practice for Eagles ahead of their game against the Giants.

ProFootballTalk reports Barkley missed Wednesday's practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps against the Commanders. DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are tracking to miss a third straight game, and Jihaad Campbell is also expected to be out, with Jeremiah Trotter Jr. likely starting again. Bleeding Green Nation, a fan blog, argues the Eagles should rest Barkley before their Week 10 bye, which is opinion rather than team news.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation