Joshua Williams Elevated as Buccaneers No. 3 Running Back

Buccaneers RB Joshua Williams was elevated from the practice squad to serve as the No. 3 running back for Sunday's season opener against the Bengals. Williams' elevation comes as reserve running back Sean Tucker was ruled inactive due to a hamstring injury. Williams will provide backfield depth behind starter Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell as Tampa Bay opens its 2026 regular season campaign on the road in Cincinnati.