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: 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' 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' Tykee Smith: Fumble recovery in victory
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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
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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
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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
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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: Picks off Maye in Week 10 loss
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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
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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: Cleared to play
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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
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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: Making strong early impression
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Head coach Todd Bowles relayed Friday that Smith, who is getting more reps at safety, had a strong first three days of training camp, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Smith, the Bucs' third-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, was thrust into a starting role in his rookie year and played most of his defensive snaps at slot corner. General manager Jason Licht said back in May that the Bucs were considering moving Smith to safety full time for the upcoming season. The Georgia product appears to have seamlessly transitioned into that role based on his play early in camp and could slide into the safety spot alongside Antoine Winfield while Christian Izien (pectoral) moves into the slot. Smith registered 54 tackles (38 solo), seven pass defenses (including two interceptions) and three forced fumbles across 13 regular-season games in 2024.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Returns to practice Thursday
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Smith (personal) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Smith did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough while attending to a personal matter, but he should be able to play in Sunday's NFC wild-card round game against Washington. The rookie third-round pick finished his first NFL regular season with 54 tackles (38 solo), seven pass defenses (including two interceptions) and three forced fumbles in 13 games.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Past knee injury
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Smith (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
After opening the Bucs' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions, Smith logged a full workload Friday, suggesting he's moved past his knee injury in time to play Sunday. With the rookie safety from Georgia back at full health, he's expected to serve as Tampa Bay's top slot cornerback in Week 16.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Past knee injury
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Smith (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
Smith played through his knee injury in Tampa Bay's Week 14 win over the Raiders, recording three total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception, over 43 defensive snaps. His Week 15 status was in doubt following two limited practice sessions; however, he upgraded to a full workload Friday, suggesting that he'll play through his knee injury again Sunday. Expect the rookie from Georgia to serve as Tampa Bay's top slot corner against the Chargers.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Suiting up against Las Vegas
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Smith (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Smith will return Sunday from a three-game absence due to a knee injury. The rookie third-rounder logged 42 tackles (30 solo), five pass defenses (including one interception) and three forced fumbles in the eight regular-season games before his injury. Smith is expected to slide back into his role at slot corner.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Questionable for Week 14
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Smith (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Smith has been sidelined for the Bucs' last three games due to a knee injury. He managed to finish the week strong with a full practice Friday, but the rookie third-round pick hasn't been given the green light to return just yet. Smith's official status for Sunday's game will be known once Tampa Bay releases its inactive list approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Limited to open week
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Smith (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Smith has missed the last three games due to a knee injury he suffered during practice in early November. Wednesday was the first time Smith practiced since suffering the injury, which indicates that he is progressing through his recovery. The rookie third-rounder will have two more chances this week to practice in full ahead of Sunday's game against Las Vegas.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Officially doubtful for Sunday
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Smith (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reported earlier Friday that head coach Todd Bowles ruled out Smith for Sunday's matchup in New York. However, the Buccaneers' official injury report Friday lists the rookie from Georgia as doubtful. If Smith is sidelined as expected in Week 12, Tavierre Thomas and Troy Hill (ankle) will likely serve as Tampa Bay's top slot cornerbacks.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Limited in return to practice
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Smith (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Smith suffered a knee injury in the final practice leading up to Tampa Bay's Week 10 clash against San Francisco, and the injury was severe enough for him to be sidelined for that contest. The Buccaneers enjoyed a bye for Week 11, and the additional rest allowed Smith to return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. The rookie third-rounder will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
