Tristan Wirfs should be anchoring the Bucs offensive line, bracing against edge rushers and keeping the pocket clean for Baker Mayfield. Instead, the All-Pro tackle hobbled across the practice field Thursday morning with a single crutch under his left arm and a heavy brace on his surgically-repaired right knee.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs underwent surgery earlier this month that could knock him out to start the season. Coach Todd Bowles, however, offered a more optimistic timeline for the star's return.

Wednesday was the first official training camp practice for the Bucs in their 2025 season, which also meant it was the first practice where we knew that Tristan Wirfs would not be starting at left tackle since he is out with a knee injury.