Report: YaYa Diaby set to miss time with Grade 2 MCL sprain

There is some more information on Buccaneers outside linebacker YaYa Diaby, who suffered a knee injury on Sunday. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Diaby suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain. While Diaby is set to miss time, he’s likely to return in a matter of weeks.

Diaby, who is in his fourth season, has not missed a game to this point in his career. In 2026, he’s registered 3.0 sacks, six tackles for loss, and six QB hits, along with an interception. Coming off a 16-0 victory over the Falcons, the Buccaneers will be on the road to face the Bears on Sunday night in Week 9.