Buccaneers' Haason Reddick: Sacks Cousins in Week 15
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Reddick recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble in Thursday's 29-28 loss to the Falcons.
The veteran from Temple notched a crucial strip-sack late in the fourth quarter, though officials ruled that the ball was simultaneously recovered by both teams, leaving Atlanta with possession. The sack was his first full sack since Week 1. Reddick has now appeared in 10 games for the Buccaneers this season, recording 22 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and one pass defensed. He's expected to remain one of Tampa Bay's top pass rushers in the Week 16 matchup against the Panthers.
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Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Logs eight tackles vs. Falcons
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Izien posted eight total tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble in Thursday's 29-28 loss to Falcons.
After playing just 35 defensive snaps over 10 appearances prior to Thursday's loss, Izien was on the field for all 66 of Tampa Bay's defensive plays. The Rutgers product tied Lavonte David for the second-most tackles on the team and stripped Bijan Robinson in the third quarter, leading to a Buccaneers touchdown. He may have earned an expanded role on Tampa Bay's defense going forward, but he's still expected to back up Tykee Smith (neck) once the latter returns from injury.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Does it all in Week 15
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David tallied six total tackles (three solo), one pass defensed and one forced fumble in Thursday's 29-28 loss to the Falcons.
The 35-year-old linebacker forced a fumble on Darnell Mooney in the fourth quarter of Thursday's loss, but the Buccaneers were unable to recover. David remains an integral part of Tampa Bay's defense, recording a team-leading 95 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, three passes defensed, with one interception, and two forced fumbles across 14 appearances this season. He's expected to operate as the team's top inside linebacker in the Week 16 matchup against the Panthers.
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J.T. Gray: Reverts to practice squad
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Gray reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Friday.
Gray was elevated and active for the second time this season for Thursday's loss to the Falcons. He played exclusively on special teams and managed one tackle.
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Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Racks up 13 stops in Week 15 loss
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Winfield posted 13 tackles (eight solo) in Thursday's loss to Atlanta.
Winfield led all players in the contest in stops while posting a season-high mark. In fact, this was the first time he notched double-digit tackles in a game since Week 9 of last season. Winfield did finish without a defensed pass for just the second time in his past seven games, but this was a productive performance for managers who started him in IDP leagues.
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Buccaneers' Zyon McCollum: Done for Week 15
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McCollum (hip) won't return to Thursday's Week 15 game against Atlanta.
McCollum suffered a hip injury midway through the second quarter and was ruled out shortly after halftime. He didn't record any defensive stats before his departure. Kindle Vildor has stepped in at cornerback in McCollum's place.
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Buccaneers' Zyon McCollum: Questionable to return Thursday
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McCollum (hip) is questionable to return to Thursday night's matchup with the Falcons.
The cornerback did not record a stat before exiting. Kindle Vildor and Josh Hayes are Tampa Bay's available backup corners.
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Buccaneers' Benjamin Morrison: Scratched from lineup
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Morrison (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Morrison has missed Tampa Bay's last three games with a hamstring injury, though he managed to practice in full for the entire week leading up to Thursday's game. He's played a fairly significant role in the team's secondary, so this decision could indicate that Morrison is still not back to full strength.
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Buccaneers' J.T. Gray: Healthy and elevated
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The Buccaneers elevated Gray (hamstring) from the practice squad to the active roster for Thursday night's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Gray was also cleared of a hamstring injury that had plagued him throughout the end of his tenure with the Broncos. After being waived by Denver on Nov. 4, the 29-year-old signed with the Buccaneers' practice squad Nov. 21 and will get his first opportunity with the team Thursday night. The safety was likely elevated due to the uncertainty surrounding Tykee Smith's (neck) ability to suit up for the divisional matchup.
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Buccaneers' Rashad Wisdom: Remains on IR for Week 15
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Wisdom (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Falcons, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Wisdom won't be activated from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game. He was a full participant in all three of Tampa Bay's Week 15 practices, which suggests he has a decent chance of being activated for the team's Week 16 game against the Panthers.
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Buccaneers' Haason Reddick: Good to go for Thursday's game
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Reddick (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Falcons, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Reddick practiced without limitations Wednesday and got the green light to suit up Thursday. The veteran pass rusher has accrued just 2.5 sacks in 19 appearances over the past two seasons after four consecutive regular seasons with double-digit sack totals.
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Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Cleared to face Falcons
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Izien (neck) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Falcons, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Izien upgraded to full practice participation Wednesday and avoided an injury designation for Thursday's game. Starting free safety Tykee Smith (neck/shoulder) is doubtful, which could lead to more opportunities for Izien or Kaevon Merriweather alongside starting strong safety Antoine Winfield.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Doubtful to face Falcons
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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' Rashad Wisdom: Ramping up to full speed
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Wisdom (quadriceps) was a full participant during Tampa Bay's walkthrough practice Tuesday.
Wisdom was unable to return from his extended absence with a quad injury in Week 14 versus the Saints, but it appears he might have a good chance to do so in Week 15. If he practices in full Wednesday, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Buccaneers activate him from their injured reserve list ahead of Thursday's game versus the Falcons.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Opens week with two DNPs
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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' Christian Izien: Limited in Tuesday's walkthrough
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Izien (neck) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Izien didn't participate in Monday's walkthrough practice due to a neck injury, but he was cleared to work in at least a limited capacity during Tuesday's session. He would avoid an injury designation for Thursday night's game against the Falcons if he were to log a full practice Wednesday. If Izien is cleared to play, he would likely start at safety alongside Antoine Winfield if Tykee Smith (neck/shoulder) is unable to suit up.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Logs another DNP
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Dennis (hip) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Dennis has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a hip injury that he likely picked up in Sunday's loss to the Saints. Wednesday will be Dennis' last opportunity to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Thursday's NFC South tilt against the Falcons. If he is not cleared to play, then John Bullock would be the top candidate to start at inside linebacker alongside Lavonte David.
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Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Logs five stops vs. NOLA
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Winfield tallied five tackles (four solo) and a pass defense during the Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Winfield was one of four Bucs defenders to play every single defensive snap Sunday, and he finished in a three-way tie for the second-most tackles on the team behind Christian Izien (eight). Winfield has logged at least five tackles in four straight games, and for the year he has accumulated 68 tackles (42 solo), including 1.0 sacks, seven pass defenses (two interceptions), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 13 regular-season games.
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Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Nursing hip injury
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Dennis (hip) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
It's the first time since mid-September that Dennis has appeared on the Buccaneers' injury report. The Bucs held a walkthrough practice Monday, so the third-year linebacker will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Thursday's NFC South tilt against the Falcons.
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Buccaneers' Haason Reddick: Dealing with ankle injury
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Reddick (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against New Orleans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Reddick sustained an ankle injury in the first half, and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. In his absence, Chris Braswell and Anthony Nelson are top candidates to see added work at outside linebacker.
