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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Officially doubtful for Sunday
Tykee Smith (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.Scott Smith of the Tampa Bay 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: Out for Week 12
Tykee Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Scott Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.Smith was injured in the team's Friday practice ahead of Week 10, and he's been sidelined since. This will be his second consecutive game missed despite having extra time to heal with Tampa Bay coming out of its bye. The Bucs are dealing with injuries all over their cornerback depth chart, with Jamel Dean (hamstring) still on injured reserve but eligible to return this week. Zyon McCollum (hamstring) and Troy Hill (ankle) are also banged up.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Downgrades to DNP on Thursday
Tykee Smith (knee) did not practice Thursday.Smith was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report, but he was unable to take the field Thursday. The rookie third-rounder is in jeopardy of missing his third game of the regular season, but he'd give himself a chance at playing against the Giants on Sunday if he's able to return to practice Friday.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Limited in return to practice
Tykee 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 Tampa Bay 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.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Won't play Week 10
Tykee Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Scott Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.Smith suffered a knee injury in Friday's practice, which will cause the rookie third-round pick to miss his second game of the regular season. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but Smith will have additional time to recover due to the Buccaneers being on a bye for Week 11. Tavierre Thomas is the top candidate to serve as the Bucs' starting slot corner due to Smith being sidelined.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Stellar in return to action
Tykee Smith furnished nine tackles (eight solo), one pass defensed and a forced fumble in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.The impressive rookie came back from a Week 8 absence due to a concussion and logged a robust 72 snaps (85 percent) while also finishing tied for third in stops on the Buccaneers. Smith's tackle total was good for the second highest of his career, and he also jarred the ball loose from Travis Kelce in Tampa Bay territory late in the first half, which led to a fumble recovery by Josh Hayes. Smith now has an impressive 42 tackles (30 solo), an interception, four additional defensed passes and three total forced fumbles over eight games, keeping him firmly on the IDP radar heading into a Week 10 matchup against the 49ers.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Active Monday night
Tykee Smith (concussion) is active for Monday night's matchup with the Chiefs, Scott Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.The slot cornerback had to miss Tampa Bay's Week 8 loss to Atlanta after suffering the concussion during the team's Week 7 defeat to Baltimore. Smith cleared the NFL's concussion protocol by Saturday and participated in the team's practice session that same day. The rookie third-round pick has 33 tackles (22 solo), four passes defensed, an interception and two forced fumbles in 2024.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Tagged as questionable for Week 9
Tykee Smith (concussion) was a full practice participant Saturday and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Chiefs, Brianna Dix of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.Greg Auman of Fox Sports reported before the release of Saturday's injury report that Smith cleared the league's concussion protocols, though Smith has still been given the questionable tag. It's possible that Smith will have to clear additional steps before being given the green light to play Monday.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Good to go vs. Kansas City
Tykee Smith has cleared concussion protocols and will be available for Monday's game against the Chiefs, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.Smith was sidelined for the Bucs' Week 8 loss to the Falcons due to a concussion he sustained in Week 7 against the Ravens. He was able to log a full practice Friday, and he's done enough to pass the league's five-step concussion protocols. Smith will serve as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' top slot corner for Monday's contest.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Full practice Friday
Tykee Smith (concussion) was a full participant at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.Smith was unavailable for the team's Week 8 loss to the Falcons as a result of a concussion he suffered in Week 7 versus Baltimore. The safety's ability to log a full practice Friday is a big step in his recovery, but he still needs to clear concussion protocol in order to play against Kansas City on Monday Night Football.