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Buccaneers Coach Experiences Scary 'Medical Episode' During Practice

Buccaneers Coach Experiences Scary 'Medical Episode' During Practice

Summary

During a practice session, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' running backs coach Skip Peete experienced a medical issue and was taken for medical evaluation. Coach Peete was stable and responsive when attended to by the team's medical staff.

Key Facts

  • Skip Peete is the running backs coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • Peete, 62, had a medical episode during a practice session.
  • Team medical staff assessed Peete, who was stable and coherent before being taken for further checks.
  • The Buccaneers were having a walk-through practice due to multiple player injuries.
  • Running back Bucky Irving is dealing with an ankle injury and is listed as day-to-day.
  • The Buccaneers plan a significant game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5.
  • Tampa Bay leads the NFC South division by one game.

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