Jenna LaineSep 16, 2025, 01:06 PM ET
- Jenna Laine covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ESPN. She started covering the Bucs for ESPN in 2016, but she has covered the team since 2009. Jenna is a former cheerleader at the University of South Florida and speaks to the consistency of the program as being one of the top best in the nation.
TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting defensive tackle Calijah Kancey suffered a torn pectoral muscle in the Bucs' 20-19 Monday Night Football win over the Houston Texans, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Kancey underwent MRI testing Tuesday, which confirmed the diagnosis. He will undergo surgery Friday to repair the injury, and he is out for the season, sources said.
The Bucs' first-round draft pick in 2023, Kancey left the game in the second quarter and did not return. The injury occurred when facing Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard.
Along with Pro Bowler Vita Vea, Kancey has played an integral role in the Bucs' push up the middle, registering a team-leading 7.5 sacks last season despite only seeing action in 12 games due to a calf injury.
Teammate Luke Goedeke will also miss time, possibly multiple weeks, according to sources. Goedeke is believed to have re-aggravated a foot injury he battled during the practice week before Monday's game.
