RACHAAD WHITE NEWS

Most efficient rushing effort yet White rushed 10 times for 49 yards and brought in two of three targets for 35 yards in the Buccaneers' 33-16 win over the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact White enjoyed his most efficient rushing day of the season by far, matching Bucky Irving in both carries and yards on the afternoon. White was also the most productive of the two via the air, and his yardage total in that department was his second highest through four games. Given Irving has outpaced White in carries by a 19-16 margin over the last two games, it remains to be seen who might be the leader of the ground attack in a Week 5 road matchup against the Falcons on Thursday night.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs RB Rachaad White to Play Sunday With Illness Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White appeared on the team’s injury report on Saturday with an illness and was questionable for th...

SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Suiting up in Week 4 White (illness) is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact White was a late addition to the injury report Saturday due to a bout of food poisoning, but his availability for Sunday's conference showdown hadn't truly been in doubt. With his active status now confirmed, White will look to significantly improve the 2.1 yards per carry he's mustered over the first three games of the season, which has paled in comparison to the 6.2 yards per tote rookie backfield mate Bucky Irving has generated. However, despite the disparity between the efficiency of the two backs, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports head coach Todd Bowles has confirmed he'll continue to utilize both Irving and White together.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play through illness White, who is listed as questionable with an illness, is expected to play in Week 4, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact White came down with a case of food poisoning but is already feeling better. Teammate Bucky Irving (hamstring) is listed as questionable but is also expected to play.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report with illness White was added to the injury report for Sunday's game against the Eagles with an illness and is now questionable for the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The Buccaneers didn't elevate an additional running back from the practice squad, which would be consequential considering rookie running back Bucky Irving is also questionable with a hamstring injury. Expect more information regarding both backs' status to come well before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Are Bucs 'Giving Up' on Rachaad White? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a new lead running back through the first three weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Should Buccaneers Trade Rachaad White? It would be a bold move, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could move on from running back Rachaad White.

SEPTEMBER 25 • SACBEE.COM

Bucky Irving Fantasy Football Value Soaring While Rachaad White Takes Dip It may be time to bench Rachaad White in fantasy football and start Bucky Irving.

SEPTEMBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Continues to lose ground in loss White rushed six times for 17 yards and brought in five of six targets for 18 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact White posted another highly inefficient rushing line, his third in as many games with under 2.9 yards per carry. While White was a frequent outlet target for Baker Mayfield due to the relentless pressure he suffered at the hands of the Broncos defense, he also barely got anything going through the air. White was also outperformed and outpaced in touches by backfield mate Bucky Irving by a wide margin -- the rookie gained 70 yards on his nine carries and added a 3-14 line through the air -- perhaps signaling a long-term shift in hierarchy at the position heading into a Week 4 home battle against the Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White injury update and status vs. the Broncos in Week 3 | Sept. 22, 2024 In Week 3, Rachaad White and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers go head to head against the Denver Broncos at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday at Raymond James St...

SEPTEMBER 21 • USATODAY.COM

Cleared from injury report White (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The signs have been consistently positive ever since White briefly left last Sunday's win over the Lions to be evaluated for a groin injury. He rejoined the game and finished with 71 percent snap share, and he then managed limited practices Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation at the end of the week. White thus appears in line for his usual role this Sunday, although it's possible the Bucs ease up on him a bit given that rookie backup Bucky Irving has looked pretty good as a runner so far.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Friday White (groin) is practicing Friday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact White returned to last week's win over Detroit after injuring his groin in the first half, ultimately play 71 percent of Tampa Bay's snaps on offense. He then managed limited practice participation Wednesday and Thursday, suggesting he's on track to play this Sunday against the Broncos. It's nonetheless possible White gets a designation on Tampa's final injury report Friday afternoon.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited at practice White (groin) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact White played through a groin injury this past Sunday in Detroit that has resulted in back-to-back capped sessions to kick off Week 3 prep. There's been no indication that he may be in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Broncos, and the Buccaneers could provide clarity on his situation as soon as the release of Friday's practice report. Through two contests this season, White has 32 touches to backup Bucky Irving's 18, though the former is averaging just a shade under 2.0 yards per carry.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Wednesday White (groin) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact White made a brief exit from this past Sunday's win at Detroit due to a groin injury, but he still handled a majority share of snaps (34 of 48) and touches (11) out of the Buccaneers backfield over backup Bucky Irving (17 and seven, respectively). On Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported that White's health concern wasn't considered to be major, and his ensuing activity level Wednesday indicates the Buccaneers are taking a cautious approach with their starting running back. White has two more chances to get back to full this week before the team potentially gives him a designation for Sunday's game versus the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers Rachaad White Gets Promising Injury Update The Tampa Bay Buccaneers received a positive update about their starting running back.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SUNHERALD.COM

Has minor groin injury White sustained a groin injury during Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions but the issue is not considered major, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact White was effectively contained by Detroit on Sunday, rushing just 10 times for 18 yards while securing his only target for five yards. He picked up the groin issue in the first half and was briefly forced off the field, but the starting running back managed to return without missing much time. White's injury doesn't currently seem likely to impact his availability versus the Broncos in Week 3, but he's averaging a paltry 2.0 YPC through two games to begin the 2024 season. If White's groin issue seems to hamper him as a runner in practice this week, Tampa Bay could elect to give Bucky Irving more opportunities on the ground versus Denver.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Has minor groin injury White sustained a groin injury during Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions but the issue is not considered major, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact White was effectively contained by Detroit on Sunday, rushing just 10 times for 18 yards while securing his only target for five yards. He picked up the groin issue in the first half and was briefly forced off the field, but the starting running back managed to return without missing much time. White's injury doesn't currently seem likely to impact his availability versus the Broncos in Week 3, but he's averaging a paltry 2.0 YPC through two games to begin the 2024 season. If White's groin issue seems to hamper him as a runner in practice this week, Tampa Bay could elect to give Bucky Irving more opportunities on the ground versus Denver.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Bottled up by Lions White rushed 10 times for 18 yards and caught his only target for five yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact White exited in the first half due to a groin injury but promptly returned, though it's possible the injury contributed to his inability to find any running room against Detroit's stout front seven. He's off to a painfully slow start on the ground, averaging fewer than 2.0 YPC through two games, with only 49 yards on 25 carries. A Week 3 home game against the Broncos could be just what White needs to get back on track, assuming he's healthy enough to suit up.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game White has returned to Sunday's game against the Lions after exiting the contest with a groin injury.

Impact Evidently the issue was minor, with White back in the game to continue to lead the Bucs' Week 2 backfield. Bucky Irvingand Sean Tucker remain on hand to work in complementary roles behind White.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin issue White departed Sunday's game in Detroit due to a groin injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Prior to the announcement of this injury in the first quarter, White was spotted limping on the sideline and had three carries for 12 yards. If White is unable to reenter the contest, Bucky Irving is poised to lead Tampa Bay's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White on Offense's Success Under Liam Coen | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Back Rachaad White spoke to the media after the Bucs' 37-20 victory against the Washington Commanders in Week 1...

SEPTEMBER 9 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Eclipses century mark in yards White rushed 15 times for 31 yards and corralled all six of his targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Commanders.

Impact White dominated the backfield touches but struggled with his production as a runner. Luckily he shined as a receiver to crack the century mark in total yards for fantasy managers Sunday. Tampa Bay's offense looked strong in its home opener, and White looks to be the lead tailback heading into a Week 2 matchup against Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White is 'Locked In More Than Ever' | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Back Rachaad White spoke to the media after Wednesday's Week 1 practice. RB White discussed the mentality of th...

SEPTEMBER 4 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Fantasy football: Where to draft Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White The Buccaneers selected RB Rachaad White in the 3rd round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. He took over the lead role in Tampa Ba...

SEPTEMBER 3 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Fantasy football: Prescott, Olave among 12 players on do-not-draft list Dak Prescott, Rachaad White and Chris Olave are among 12 players on UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler’s do-not-draft list for the 2024 fa...

AUGUST 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM