Bucs' Tristan Wirfs Has Knee Surgery, Likely to Miss Start of Season
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 9 – Tristan Wirfs chose surgery after multiple setbacks from a knee injury, likely missing at least four games and impacting the Buccaneers' offensive line depth, sources said.
- On Tuesday, Buccaneers star left tackle Tristan Wirfs underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, likely starting the season on the PUP list and missing at least four games.
- Wirfs, who wore a knee brace during offseason, experienced setbacks and re-aggravated a Week 10 right knee injury, prompting arthroscopic surgery.
- Under NFL rules, Wirfs’ placement on the PUP list guarantees missing at least four games, with an expected return no earlier than Week 5.
- The Buccaneers signed veteran Charlie Heck to replace Wirfs, whose absence may impact their early-season performance and playoff prospects.
- With Wirfs expected to miss at least four games, the Buccaneers face early-season challenges against Falcons, Texans, Jets, and Eagles, risking momentum.
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Bucs' Tristan Wirfs has knee surgery, likely to miss start of season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs underwent right knee surgery this week and is expected to miss the start of the 2025 NFL season, a league source told UPI on Wednesday.
Buccaneers’ Wirfs has knee surgery, could miss start of the season, AP source says
Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs had surgery on his right knee on Tuesday and is expected to start the season on the sideline, a person with knowledge of his injury told The Associated Press.
Bucs' Tristan Wirfs Reportedly Out to Start NFL Season After Surgery on Knee Injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs is expected to miss the start of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his right knee on Tuesday, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud.
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