There were few running backs in the NFL who took as much hype into 2025 as Bucky Irving — understandable after he cracked 1,000 rushing yards as a rookie in 2024 and went over 1,500 all-purpose yards.
Few running backs disappointed in 2025 as much as Irving, who was a shell of himself on the field and saw his numbers almost cut in half due to injuries and off-field issues — just 538 rushing yards and 865 all-purpose yards with 4 touchdowns after scoring 8 touchdowns as a rookie.
Irving is a quickly diminishing asset, which is why Pro Football Focus called him Tampa Bay’s top trade asset before the 2026 season, as the Buccaneers remain 1 of the NFL’s curiosities — a team trying to redefine itself after losing 2 of their greatest players of all time over the last month.
“Given their lack of other tradable assets, the Buccaneers could consider moving Bucky Irving for draft capital,” PFF’s John Kosko wrote. “His strong rookie season makes him an appealing option, and the relative ease of finding productive running backs later in the draft supports the idea. With ongoing issues along the offensive line, reallocating value from the running back position could help address more pressing needs.”
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