Bucs Nation
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey will miss the rest of the 2025 season after sustaining a torn pectoral muscle during their Week 2 win over the Houston Texans. Multiple outlets are reporting the unfortunate news citing sources.
Kancey exited after about 15 snaps and did not return as the injury occurred in the second quarter of the game. An MRI confirmed the tear, and surgery has been scheduled for Friday.
Head coach Todd Bowles had initially expressed concern, noting that Kancey was in a sling and that there was a chance the injury was serious. With the diagnosis confirmed, the Bucs plan to place him on injured reserve.
Tampa Bay will rely on veteran Greg Gaines and rookie Elijah Roberts to help fill the void on the defensive line. Kancey, drafted 19th overall in 2023, had shown promise, but this injury represents a big setback for both him and the Buccaneers’ defensive front as expectations were high for the young defensive tackle and the rest of the Bowles-led defense.
