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Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was placed on the non-football injury list Saturday after suffering injuries in a car accident, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.
Whitehead is not expected to return this season, Stroud added:
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Whitehead is not expected to return this season. Significant loss for the Bucs who will also be without S Antoine Winfield Jr. again today and CB Jamel Dean for Sunday’s game against the Saints. The Bucs must win to clinch the NFC South or have the Falcons lose to the Panthers. <a href=”https://t.co/UOK7WilA1K”>https://t.co/UOK7WilA1K</a>
The news comes days after Whitehead returned for Week 17 following four weeks on IR with a pectoral muscle injury.
Whitehead has recorded 79 combined tackles, including two for loss, in 12 starts for the Buccaneers this season.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed safety Jordan Whitehead on the Non-Football Injury list after he suffered injuries in a car accident. The team announced the news on Wednesday, leaving Whitehead’s status for the upcoming season uncertain.
Whitehead, entering his fourth season in the NFL, has been a key contributor to the Buccaneers’ defense since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Known for his hard-hitting style of play and ability to make plays in the secondary, Whitehead’s absence will be felt on the field.
The specifics of Whitehead’s injuries have not been disclosed, but the team has stated that they are monitoring his progress and will provide updates as they become available. In the meantime, the Buccaneers will have to rely on their depth at the safety position to fill the void left by Whitehead’s absence.
Fans of the Buccaneers will undoubtedly be hoping for a speedy recovery for Whitehead, as he is a key piece of the team’s defense. Stay tuned for more updates on his status as the season approaches.
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