Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles Gives Official Update on Injured Pass Rusher

Here's the official word on pass rusher Yaya Diaby.

Nov 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Yaya Diaby (0) reacts after a sack against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports / Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans got the good news on outside linebacker Yaya Diaby on Thursday, and now, we have official confirmation.

Diaby went down with an injury in Thursday's practice, but it was reported afterwards that his injury was a high ankle sprain and nothing more serious. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles spoke to media on Friday after Day 8 of training camp and he confirmed that news — and he also set a target for Diaby's return.

"He has a sprained ankle so we’re going to monitor it. He should be ready for Week 1," Bowles said. "We'll take it week by week and go from there, but he avoided serious injury."

Todd Bowles says OLB Yaya Diaby should be ready by Week 1 against the Commanders. Huge sigh of relief for the team.

“He has a sprained ankle so we’re going to monitor it. He should be ready for Week 1.” #Bucs pic.twitter.com/kBGq5JVKJB

— BucsGameday (@BucsGameday) August 2, 2024

Diaby returning in time for Week 1 would be huge, as he would be able to hit the ground running and not miss any time like Calijah Kancey did last year after a calf injury bothered him in training camp. Diaby is a big part of this Buccaneers pass rush and Tampa Bay would benefit massively.

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Even if Diaby can't come back for that game, though, he'll be playing football this season — and that's great news for Bowles and his staff.

"Well the coaches try not to overreact, but you see the cart come out there and you just gotta wait and see," Bowles said. "It worked out for the best."

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