REPORT: Bruce Arians Suffered Partially Ruptured Achilles Tendon

Bruce Arians is back on the sideline Sunday after clearing COVID-19 protocols, but he is doing so while in pain.

The Tampa Bay Times reports that the Buccaneers head coach is dealing with an Achilles tendon injury. According to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, his Achilles is partially ruptured.

“Bucs head coach Bruce Arians ruptured his Achilles’ tendon,” Glazer said on FOX NFL Sunday. “Been trying to keep it under wraps but aggravated it last week,” he added. “Right now it’s a partial rupture but giving him problems and if it fully ruptures he will need immediate surgery.”

Bucs head coach Bruce Arians ruptured his Achilles’ tendon, been trying to keep it under wraps but aggravated it last week. Right now it’s a partial rupture but giving him problems and if it fully ruptures he will need immediate surgery. @NFLonFOX

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) January 2, 2022

Bruce Arians is coaching with a ruptured achilles and hoping he doesn’t need immediate surgery. Updates on Jimmy Garoppolo’s injury, and Lamar Jackson will NOT play today. @NFLonFOX #NFL #NFLNews #Buccaneers #SanFrancisco #Ravens pic.twitter.com/Zk5ueJ0rxt

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) January 2, 2022

The 11-4 Bucs are currently playing the Jets on Sunday and finish the regular season in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.

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