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Grading all 32 NFL first-round rookies after Week 8
PFF graded every first-round rookie through Week 8, highlighting Buccaneers edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. as one of the class's best performers while Browns tackle Spencer Fano struggled.
Rueben Bain Jr.
LB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · #3
Status
- Injury
- Out · Groin
- Did Not Participate In Practice in practice
- Depth chart
- WLB #1
- Defense
- College
- Miami
- Experience
- Rookie
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Recent form
- Wk 7@ CARW 43-130.0 pts
- Wk 6vs PITL 19-260.0 pts
- Wk 5@ DALW 24-160.0 pts
- Wk 1@ CINL 27-330.0 pts
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| 2026 · TB | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Rueben Bain Jr.: quick answers
- Is Rueben Bain Jr. injured?
- Rueben Bain Jr. has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Rueben Bain Jr.
PFF's Week 8 rookie grades rated Buccaneers edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. among the first round's top performers so far this season. By contrast, Browns tackle Spencer Fano was identified as one of the class's struggling players through the same stretch. The grades reflect early-season play and could shift as both rookies continue developing.
Source:PFFOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Rueben Bain Jr. is back in Tampa Bay's lineup for Thursday night's matchup against the Cowboys after sitting out recent games. His return bolsters the Buccaneers' edge rush as they look to build momentum on the road in Dallas.
Reported byBucs Nation,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Rueben Bain Jr. remained sidelined for Tampa Bay's Week 4 matchup due to a groin injury, marking his second straight absence. The defense will again have to manage without his pass-rush presence as he continues working toward a return.
Reported byBucs Nation,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Rueben Bain Jr. in our articles
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Latest Jr. news
Buccaneers at Cowboys: Game chat for Thursday Night Football
A Thursday Night Football game chat covers the Buccaneers visiting the Cowboys, with edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. returning to Tampa Bay's lineup after missing recent games.
Buccaneers at Cowboys: Game chat for Thursday Night Football
Buccaneers fans get a game chat thread for Thursday Night Football in Dallas, with edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. set to return after missing recent games.
Buccaneers vs. Packers: Open Thread for Week 4
The Buccaneers hosted the Packers in a Week 4 open thread, with Tampa Bay again missing edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. due to a groin injury.
Buccaneers vs. Packers: Open Thread for Week 4
The Buccaneers host the Vikings in Week 4, with edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. sidelined again due to a groin injury.
Buccaneers’ Rueben Bain Jr. is 1 of 2 key defenders officially out for Vikings clash
The Buccaneers will be missing rookie defender Rueben Bain Jr., one of two key defenders ruled out, for their Week 3 matchup against the Vikings.
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- Injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Get Bad Injury News on $24 Million 1st-Round Pick Rueben Bain Jr.
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles shared discouraging injury news regarding first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
- Injury
Rueben Bain Jr.’s practice absence brings major questions about shoulder injury
Concerns are growing over Rueben Bain Jr.'s shoulder injury after he missed practice, adding to a rough start to the season for his team.