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Buccaneers Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey Has a Torn Pectoral Muscle, AP Source Says

On September 15, 2025, during a Monday Night Football victory in Houston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey sustained a pectoral injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the season.
The injury, confirmed by MRI on September 16 and initially ruled questionable, led to Kancey being declared out after halftime evaluation due to the severity.
Kancey, the Buccaneers' first-round pick in 2023 and a key starter who recorded 7.5 sacks in 2024 despite missing five games, exited during the second quarter of the Week 2 matchup and is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
According to a report on September 16, Calijah Kancey will need surgery and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. In response, Tampa Bay plans to increase the roles of Elijah Roberts and Greg Gaines in the defensive lineup and may add another defensive lineman to strengthen their roster.
Kancey's absence marks a significant loss for Tampa's defense as they prepare for home games against the Jets and Eagles, testing the team's ability to adapt without a key interior lineman.

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Buccaneers defensive lineman Calijah Kancey has a torn pectoral muscle, AP source says

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