Those looking for some clarity on the mysterious Bucky Irving situation may have more questions now.

While the Buccaneers ruled out the running back for Week 12 amid ominous reports of a potential off-the-field issue, coach Todd Bowles provided an unusual update.

“Not going through much off the field, he got hurt, he didn’t handle it well because he had been hurt for the first time,” Bowles said Friday before the Buccaneers visit the Rams on “Sunday Night Football.”

“He had a full practice this week, definitely be trending up playing next week. So, we’re just preparing him for the Arizona game, that’s what we were getting him ready for and that’s what we’ll be ready for.”

Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Bucky Irving will not play against the Rams but is “trending up” to play vs Cardinals n

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