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Buccaneers LT Tristan Wirfs Undergoes Knee Surgery, May Miss 2025 Season Start

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Jul 8, 2025 — 1 min read

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' star left tackle Tristan Wirfs has undergone knee surgery, and it's likely that he'll start the 2025 season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. This news is a significant blow to the Buccaneers' offense, which relies heavily on Wirfs' protection of quarterback Baker Mayfield. Wirfs has been a key player for the Buccaneers in recent seasons, starting his career as a right tackle before making a seamless transition to the left side in 2023. He has consistently performed at an elite level, allowing zero sacks and just 13 quarterback pressures in 2024, the fewest of any tackle in the NFL with a minimum of 600 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.

Key Takeaways:

Tristan Wirfs, the Buccaneers' All-Pro left tackle, underwent knee surgery on Tuesday and is likely to start the 2025 season on the PUP list.
Wirfs was limited during offseason workouts due to a right knee issue that he also dealt with during the 2024 season.
Starting the season on the PUP list would knock Wirfs out for at least four weeks, dealing a significant blow to the Buccaneers' offense.
Wirfs has been a rock on Baker Mayfield's blind side the past two seasons, allowing zero sacks and just 13 quarterback pressures in 2024.
The Buccaneers have signed 49ers free agent left tackle Charlie Heck, who is a candidate to replace Wirfs to start the season.
Wirfs's absence would be a significant downgrade from the two-time first-team All-Pro, who has been a key player for the Buccaneers in recent seasons.

Statistics:

Wirfs has allowed zero sacks in 2024, the fewest of any tackle in the NFL with a minimum of 600 snaps.
Wirfs has allowed just 13 quarterback pressures in 2024.
The Buccaneers will open the 2025 season with a difficult schedule, facing the Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles in the first four games.
Wirfs is a two-time first-team All-Pro and has consistently performed at an elite level in recent seasons.

Sources:

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport
Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times
Pro Football Focus

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