The Tampa Bay Buccaneers backfield has been a mess of a committee for much of the season. But just when it seemed Bucky Irving had seized control of the clear RB1 role, the rookie left after just four rush attempts in Week 14.

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles suggested Friday that Irving (back/hip) may be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Chargers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Bowles said the team wants to put Irving through a pre-game workout before making a decision on his active status.