Backfield
Who backs up the Buccaneers at running back?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. Bucky Irving leads the Buccaneers backfield, with Kenny Gainwell as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Buccaneers running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucky Irving | Questionable | -126.0 | -0.74 |
| 2 | Kenny Gainwell | Active | — | — |
| 3 | Sean Tucker | Active | — | — |
| 4 | Josh Williams | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Kadarius Calloway | Active | — | — |
| 6 | Le'Veon Bell | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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