Buccaneers Face Setback as Wirfs and Vea Miss Camp Start

WHO:

Pewter Report - Jake Browning is signed as Baker Mayfield’s top backup for the Buccaneers.

Pewter Report - Ted Hurst is a third-round draft pick for the Buccaneers.

Pewter Report - David Walker is an outside linebacker for the Buccaneers who is recovering from a torn ACL.

buccaneers.com - Tristan Wirfs and Vita Vea are players for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

buccaneers.com - Todd Bowles is the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

buccaneers.com - Benjamin Morrison is a second-year cornerback for the Buccaneers.

WHAT:

Pewter Report - Jake Browning displayed solid command of the offense during the first training camp practice.

Pewter Report - Ted Hurst caught a touchdown pass during the red zone period of practice.

Pewter Report - David Walker recorded a would-be sack during practice.

Pewter Report - Rueben Bain Jr. had an impressive practice, showcasing his explosiveness off the snap.

buccaneers.com - Vita Vea did not participate in the team's minicamp practices in June but attended meetings.

buccaneers.com - Todd Bowles stated that Vea was doing fine in the conditioning test before his injury, saying, "He ran yesterday and he did good in the test and he tweaked something as well."

buccaneers.com - Bowles mentioned that Benjamin Morrison is "still working on his hamstring a little bit but he's day by day."

buccaneers.com - Tristan Wirfs suffered a hamstring injury during a conditioning test.

buccaneers.com - Vita Vea tweaked his back during the same conditioning test.

buccaneers.com - Both Wirfs and Vea did not participate in the first practice of training camp and are considered day to day.

buccaneers.com - Bowles stated that he was unsure of the severity of Wirfs' injury and hoped it would not be long-term.

buccaneers.com - Benjamin Morrison was limited in the first practice due to a hamstring injury.

WHERE:

buccaneers.com - The events took place at the AdventHealth Training Center.

WHEN:

buccaneers.com - The first on-field work of the Buccaneers' 2026 training camp will take place on the morning of July 29, and the first of eight practices open to the public will be held on the morning of July 30.

buccaneers.com - The start of the Buccaneers' 2026 training camp occurred on a Tuesday.

buccaneers.com - The first practice of camp took place on Wednesday morning.

WHY:

buccaneers.com - Wirfs' injury occurred during a conditioning test, which is a traditional part of the training camp.

HOW:

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers' training camp practices will include a ramp-up period where the length of sessions and equipment worn by players will gradually increase.

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers' training camp practices will generally range from 90 to 120 minutes and are described as quick-paced and thoroughly scripted.

buccaneers.com - The team conducted a traditional conditioning test for all players at the start of training camp.

Jake Browning has been signed as Baker Mayfield’s top backup for the Buccaneers, and he showed solid command of the offense during the first training camp practice. Third-round draft pick Ted Hurst made an impact by catching a touchdown pass in the red zone, while David Walker, who is recovering from a torn ACL, recorded a would-be sack. Additionally, Rueben Bain Jr. impressed coaches with his explosiveness off the snap, as the team continues its ramp-up period in training camp with gradually increasing session lengths and equipment.