The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not in great shape ahead of their Week 5 contest against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. On Wednesday, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles announced the team would have a walk-through practice on Wednesday because of the long list of names on the injury report.
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Bowles revealed running back Bucky Irving was day-to-day with an ankle injury that had him in a walking boot. Irving’s running backs coach, Skip Peete, suffered a “medical episode” during the walk-through and had to be transported off-site to seek medical attention.
Via Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers:
“Bucs statement on Skip Peete: During this morning’s walk-through practice, running backs coach Skip Peete experienced a medical episode. He was attended to by team medical personnel and was responsive, coherent, and in stable condition prior to being transported off site for further medical evaluations. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.”
Peete, 62, is in his third season as the Buccaneers running backs coach. He has his running backs playing well despite injuries, as Tampa Bay ranks 11th in the league with 124 rushing yards per game through the first four weeks. The Buccaneers need Peete to help the unit navigate a difficult week with Irving’s status unknown before the team travels to Seattle.
The Buccaneers and Seahawks are set to play an important Week 5 contest. The 3-1 Seahawks are in a three-way tie with the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams for first place in the NFC West.
Tampa Bay leads the NFC South by one game over the Atlanta Falcons, but is looking to get back on the winning path after suffering its first loss of the season to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
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