Ben Bredeson: Everything you need to know

Bredeson (knee) is expected to be fully healthy in time to participate in Tampa Bay's offseason program, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports. Bredeson missed the final four games of the 2025 regular season due to a knee issue, but it doesn't appear that his recovery will impede his activity level this offseason. He remains under contract with the Buccaneers for two more seasons.

The Buccaneers placed Bredeson (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Bredeson left last Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Saints early with a knee injury and did not return. The offensive guard will now have to miss the remainder of the regular season as part of the minimum four-game IR stint before potentially being able to return to the Buccaneers in January if they make the postseason. Michael Jordan is set to start at left guard in Bredeson's absence.

Bredeson (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Bredeson sustained a knee injury during the second quarter of Sunday's game, and the injury is severe enough for him to not return. Michael Jordan will remain at left guard the rest of the way.