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2025 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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SCK
Sacks
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| Regular Season | 94 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
Top Tykee Smith News
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Looks poised for return
Smith (neck/shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday.
Smith was sidelined for Tampa Bay's Week 15 loss to Atlanta, though he looks to be in line to return for Sunday's pivotal divisional matchup with the Panthers. He should continue to occupy a key role in Tampa Bay's secondary while posting solid IDP numbers.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Inactive as expected
Smith (neck/shoulder) is inactive for Thursday's game against Atlanta, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Smith entered Thursday with a doubtful designation, as he was unable to practice Monday or Tuesday. Both Kaevon Merriweather and Christian Izien are likely to see additional snaps in Smith's absence.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Doubtful to face Falcons
Smith (neck/shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Falcons, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Smith is likely headed for his first absence of the season after getting hurt in this past Sunday's loss to the Saints. In the likely event that Smith's ruled out Thursday, Kaevon Merriweather would be in line to start at free safety.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Opens week with two DNPs
Smith (neck/shoulder) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Smith injured his neck and shoulder during the Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday. He's opened the week with back-to-back DNPs, and if he were to miss Wednesday's practice, he would likely be ruled out for Thursday night's NFC South clash against the Falcons. Christian Izien (neck) would be slated to start at safety if Smith is not cleared to play.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Questionable to return
Smith (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Smith was evaluated for a concussion, ultimately being cleared from that particular injury, but his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain due to a stinger. In his absence, Christian Izien will continue to operate in a more significant role in Tampa Bay's secondary.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Possible concussion
Smith is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Smith has been taken to the locker room, where he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Christian Izien has come into the game at safety due to Smith's injury.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Fumble recovery in victory
Smith recorded two total tackles (one solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 20-17 win over Arizona.
Smith was limited to a season-low two takedowns in Week 13, but he was able to secure his second fumble recovery of the year, picking up the loose ball after Logan Hall stripped Bam Knight in the third quarter. The safety has now registered 87 total tackles (52 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding 12 passes defensed, one of which is an interception, and two fumble recoveries over 12 contests this season.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Six tackles in loss
Smith recorded six total tackles (four solo), one of which was for a loss, and a pass defensed in Sunday night's 34-7 loss to the Rams.
Smith finished tied for third on the team in takedowns with cornerback Jacob Parrish, securing at least six stops for the 10th time this season. The second-year pro has now compiled 85 total tackles (51 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding 12 passes defensed, one of which is an interception, and a fumble recovery over 11 contests this year.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Posts five stops vs. Buffalo
Smith logged five tackles (four solo) and two pass defenses during the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Smith was evaluated briefly by medical staff in the second quarter for a possible concussion, but he was quickly cleared to return and didn't end up missing a snap on defense. He finished as the Buccaneers' third-leading tackler in a game in which Tampa Bay's defense got dissected by the Buffalo offense led by Josh Allen (three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns). Smith is up to 79 tackles (47 solo), including 2.0 sacks, 11 pass defenses (one interception) and one fumble recovery through 10 regular-season games, three of which he's played every single defensive snap in.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Cleared to return
Smith was cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Bills after exiting the contest with a potential concussion.
Smith exited after a big stop in the second quarter with a potential concussion. The safety was able to clear the league's concussion protocol, passing an independent neurological evaluation to return to the game.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Possible concussion
Smith is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bills.
Smith took a hit to the head during the second quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Christian Izien and Kaevon Merriweather are candidates to see more snaps at safety in Smith's absence.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Picks off Maye in Week 10 loss
Smith registered eight tackles (four solo) and an interception during the Buccaneers' 28-23 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Smith halted the Patriots' red-zone drive in the third quarter, when he picked off a pass from Drake Maye intended for Mack Hollins in the end zone. It was the first interception of the season for Smith and the third of his two-year NFL career. The 2024 third-rounder is up to 43 tackles (31 solo), including 2.0 sacks, nine pass defenses and one fumble recovery through nine regular-season games.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Totals eight stops in Week 8 win
Smith posted eight tackles (four solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 23-3 victory versus New Orleans.
Smith's eight stops ranked second on the Saints. The second-year safety has racked up at least six tackles in all eight of the Buccaneers' games this season and has logged a robust 66 stops on the campaign.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Posts big output on MNF
Smith tallied 13 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Monday's Week 7 loss to Detroit.
Smith paced the Bucs in tackles with a season-high tally. Among his stops was a sack of Jared Goff late in the second quarter that was immediately followed by a Tampa Bay interception. Smith has emerged as a viable IDP asset early in the season, totaling 58 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, through seven games.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Productive versus 49ers
Smith registered six tackles (five solo) in the Buccaneers' win over the 49ers on Sunday.
Smith continued his strong start to the season, as he's now recorded at least six tackles in each of his first six outings. The 24-year-old has totaled 45 tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and will look to add to his totals in the team's Week 7 matchup against the Lions.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Logs six tackles in Week 5 victory
Smith registered six tackles (two solo) and two pass defenses during Sunday's 38-35 win over Seattle.
Smith was cleared to play Sunday after working through an ankle injury during Week 5 prep. He played 59 of 61 defensive snaps and finished fourth on the team in tackles. Smith has logged at least one pass defense in four of the first five games of the regular season, and his six pass defenses is tied for fourth most in the NFL.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Cleared to play
Smith (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Smith missed some practice time earlier in the week but is good to go for Week 5. The 24-year-old safety has 33 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four pass breakups across four games this season.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Logs limited practice
Smith (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Smith is nursing an ankle injury that he may have sustained during the Bucs' Week 4 loss to the Eagles. Smith has logged a DNP-LP practice log this week, so Friday's injury report will indicate his chances of playing in Sunday's road game against the Seahawks. Smith has logged 33 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four pass defenses through the first four games of the regular season.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Considered unavailable Wednesday
Smith (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report following the Buccaneers' walkthrough, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Smith compiled nine total tackles (five solo) and two passes defensed in the team's 31-25 loss to the Eagles in Week 4, but he may have suffered an ankle injury in the process. The safety will have two more opportunities to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-10, 202 lbs |
| Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Georgia |
| Experience: 2 |