# Buccaneers miss two rookies

> Buccaneers lose Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter to injuries.
- Title: Buccaneers miss two rookies · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Buccaneers lose Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter to injuries. Buccaneers' rookie defenders Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter are ruled out for Sunday's game due…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/rueben-bain-josiah-trotter-ruled-out-for-buccaneers
- Published: 2026-09-25T16:47:16.163+00:00
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- Topics: tampa bay buccaneers, rueben bain, josiah trotter, nfl, groin injury, shoulder injury, sports
## Buccaneers miss two rookies
The Buccaneers will be missing two rookie starters on defense when they face the Vikings on Sunday.
## Rueben Bain ruled out
Head coach Todd Bowles said Rueben Bain has been ruled out with a groin injury.
## Josiah Trotter ruled out
Second-round pick Josiah Trotter will miss the game with a shoulder injury.
## Bain's slow start
Bain has one tackle through two games and has not provided the kind of pressure off the edge the Bucs hoped for.
## Trotter's impact
Trotter has 24 tackles, a sack and an interception return for a touchdown so far this season.
## Key takeaway

Buccaneers' rookie defenders Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter are ruled out for Sunday's game due to injuries.