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Bucky Irving: “I Was In A Dark Space, Dark Headspace”

Bucky Irving’s stunning first half of this season following offseason shoulder surgery and mental health issues last year has been downright stunning. Yeah, Irving had more issues than just struggling dealing with the first injury of his career in 2025.…

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:28 AM

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Bucky Irving revealed he was in a "dark headspace" last season while dealing with career-first injury struggles.
Irving credited his faith with guiding him to a better mindset and keeping him focused.
The Buccaneers running back ranks fourth in the NFL with 728 rushing yards and five yards per carry.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving revealed he was in a "dark headspace" last year while coping with the first injury of his career and offseason shoulder surgery. Speaking to Stephen A. Smith on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio, Irving credited his faith for helping him reach a better mindset and stay locked in this season.

Irving has enjoyed a strong first half of the season, recording 728 rushing yards to rank fourth in the NFL while averaging five yards per carry. Despite the Buccaneers winning three of their last four games to rejoin division contention, Irving emphasized that the team has no room to be comfortable.

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Bucky Irving: “I Was In A Dark Space, Dark Headspace”

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