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Tykee Smith

#23 DB / Tampa Bay Buccaneers / EXP: 2YRS Height: 5-10 Weight: 202 lb Age: 24 College: Georgia Bye 11

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    Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Could move to safety

    Speaking Monday, Bucs GM Jason Licht said the team is considering moving Tykee Smith to safety full time next season, Scott Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.Selected in the third round of the 2024 Draft, Smith played 672 defensive snaps as a rookie, 589 of which came as Tampa Bay's slot corner. Moving from the slot to safety wouldn't be a totally foreign challenge for the second-year defensive back. The Bucs released starting safety Jordan Whitehead (neck) at the start of free agency, opening up playing time at the position.

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    Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Impresses in rookie season

    Tykee Smith posted 54 tackles (38 solo), seven defensed passes, including two interceptions, and three forced fumbles across 13 regular-season games in 2024.The rookie third-round pick mostly delivered on the promise he'd shown during his college days at Georgia, playing a robust rotational role in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' secondary right from the onset of the season and finishing with three tallies of eight or more tackles along the way. Smith also put together an impressive showing in a wild-card loss to the Commanders, helping make up for Jamel Dean's early exit due to a knee injury and supplying seven total tackles across 57 snaps. Smith missed four games with a knee issue of his own in Weeks 8, 10, 12 and 13, but he otherwise proved a reliable presence and could push for a starting role this coming offseason and training camp.

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    Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Returns to practice Thursday

    Tykee 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: Misses practice

    Tykee Smith (personal) did not practice Wednesday.Due to Smith's absence being due to personal reasons, it remains to be seen how likely he is to suit up for Sunday's wild-card game against the Commanders. More clarity could be provided when Tampa Bay releases its next injury report Thursday.

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    Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Past knee injury

    Tykee 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: Still nursing knee issue

    Tykee Smith (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.Smith has played through a knee issue over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' last two games, logging four tackles (three solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) over that span. Unless his practice participation is downgraded over the next two days, the rookie third-rounder should be able to play against the Cowboys on Sunday.

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    Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Past knee injury

    Tykee 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: Still managing knee injury

    Tykee Smith (knee) was deemed limited in Wednesday's practice walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.Smith returned from a three-game absence Sunday against Las Vegas and logged 67 percent of Tampa Bay's defensive snaps while notching an interception and three tackles. His designation of limited Wednesday suggests the rookie cornerback is still dealing with the knee issue, but it's not yet clear if he's in any danger of sitting Sunday against the Chargers. Smith's practice participation the rest of the week should help clarify his status for that contest.

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    Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Gets another pick in win

    Tykee Smith recorded three tackles (two solo) and an interception during Sunday's 28-13 win versus the Raiders.Smith played smothering man-to-man coverage on a pass underneath intended for Brock Bowers in the red zone, and he came away with his second interception of the season to preserve a 14-10 Tampa Bay lead late in the third quarter. He'll be looking to keep up the positive momentum in Week 15 against the Chargers.

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    Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Suiting up against Las Vegas

    Tykee 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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