The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are experiencing some unexpected turbulence ahead of the 2025 season. All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs will miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee,

The All-Pro will miss at least the first couple of games and could begin the season on the physically unable to perform list.

Wirfs was seen with a knee brace during training camp and minicamp, but a recent surgery revealed that his knee had minor damage previously unaccounted for, per Stroud. As a result, Wirfs won't be with the Buccaneers during their opening stretch,