TAMPA — Tristan Wirfs’ knee injury is not new. The diagnosis that led to surgery, however, is relatively recent. Wirfs originally hurt the knee on Nov. 10 against the 49ers and missed one game before returning with a brace and playing well enough to earn a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl bid.

The NFL’s unveiling of players included in this year’s Top 100 countdown continues, and Buccaneers’ left tackle Tristan Wirfs came in at No.28

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs claimed spots on the NFL's ranking of the Top 100 players heading into the 2025 season.

The Bucs had signed Tom Brady, and they needed someone to protect his blindside so he could lead the team to a Super Bowl. They found Tristan Wirfs, but in this alternate reality, they miss out on him, and he ends up with the division rival Carolina Panthers.

Iowa fans know how good Tristan Wirfs is. And it seems like his fellow players have a lot of respect for him as well.