The Tampa Bay Buccaneers received a few minor injury updates on the opening day of training camp, though head coach Todd Bowles doesn’t expect any of the issues to become long-term concerns.
According to Greg Auman, Bowles revealed that left tackle Tristan Wirfs tweaked his hamstring during Tuesday’s conditioning test and will miss some time while he recovers.
The All-Pro tackle is considered day-to-day.
Bowles also announced that defensive tackle Vita Vea is dealing with a minor tweak of his own and will remain sidelined for the time being. The update comes as Vea continues his hold-in after requesting a trade from the Buccaneers, though Bowles indicated the injury itself is minor.
Second-year cornerback Benjamin Morrison is also working through a hamstring issue. Like Wirfs and Vea, Bowles labeled Morrison as day-to-day.
While none of the three injuries appear to be serious, each player plays an important role for Tampa Bay entering the 2026 season. Wirfs anchors one of the league’s premier offensive lines after earning a 92.7 overall PFF grade in 2025, while Vea remains the centerpiece of the Buccaneers’ defensive front. Morrison, Tampa Bay’s second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is expected to compete for a significant role in the secondary throughout training camp.
With the Buccaneers still in the NFL’s mandatory acclimation period, the coaching staff is expected to take a cautious approach with all three players. Tampa Bay’s first padded practice isn’t scheduled until Aug. 3, giving the trio additional time to recover before the intensity of camp ramps up.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs injuries headline day one of camp for the team
Reporting by Mason Riney, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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By Mason Riney, Buccaneers Wire | USA TODAY Network
