The cast
Rueben Bain Jr
Quiet week. Nothing new on them right now.
Recently
- ReportedNFL · 12h agoWhy Cockcroft favors Rueben Bain Jr., Josiah Trotter in Week 2
Development in NFL involving Josiah Trotter and Rueben Bain Jr.
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Sep 16
- ReportedNFL · 22d agoSources: Buccaneers rookie Bain has AC sprain, 'nothing serious'
Injury development in NFL involving Rueben Bain Jr (TB).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Aug 26
Backstory
Older reporting, kept for context. Not current.
- ReportedCFB · 163d ago2026 NFL draft comps: Our favorite prospect-to-pro matches
Development in CFB involving Fernando Mendoza and Omar Cooper Jr (IND / MIA).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Apr 7
Where he fits
Rueben Bain Jr. plays for the TB as a LB, wearing number 3. This is his first season in the league.
His job: The team's own depth chart lists him first at weakside linebacker — that's the order they'd normally use.
Last time out: He was active but didn't record any counting stats. He was only on the field for about 0% of the offensive plays, so he is a situational piece right now.
On the injury report
No game designation · Full Participation in Practice
He is on the injury report with a shoulder issue. He practiced fully. He is on the report, but he did everything his teammates did. No game designation has been filed, so as of the latest report he is expected to play.
Official week 1 report.
Official league data, week 2 of the 2026 season.
Fantasy
- Injury development in NFL involving Rueben Bain Jr (TB).
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