Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Racks up nine tackles Monday
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Britt recorded nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed during Monday's 30-24 overtime loss at Kansas City.
Despite rotating off the field more frequently than he had in other recent games, Britt still played 45 defensive snaps Monday, and he totaled six-plus tackles for the sixth time in his last seven outings. As long as he holds onto his starting spot, he'll remain on the IDP radar as the year continues.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Double-digit tackles vs. Falcons
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Britt recorded 10 total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 31-26 loss to the Falcons.
Britt was the Buccaneers' leading tackler in Sunday's loss, setting a new season high with 10 total stops. The fourth-year pro from Auburn has now tallied 49 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, through Tampa Bay's first eight games this year. He's expected to continue starting alongside Lavonte David (ankle) as part of the Buccaneers' top inside-linebacker duo as the season progresses.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Six-tackle effort in loss
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Britt recorded six tackles (five solo) in the Buccaneers' 26-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Britt tied with several teammates for third in tackles on the afternoon. The fourth-year pro played on 35 snaps (51 percent) overall, and he's accrued a solid 15 tackles (10 solo) in his part-time role thus far.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: No restrictions Thursday
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Britt (illness) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.
Britt was limited Wednesday due to an illness, but the 2021 fifth-round pick appears to have moved past that issue. He accrued five tackles (three solo) and played 42 snaps (38 on defense, four on special teams) in the Bucs' Week 1 win over the Commanders.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Ready for bigger role
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Head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Britt is ready to become a three-down defensive player in 2024, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Britt has also demonstrated a better grasp of the mental part of the game, according to Bowles. The 24-year-old recorded 29 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defensed last season. He looks poised to take on a bigger role in the upcoming campaign, likely as a starter at inside linebacker next to Lavonte David.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Active Monday
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Britt (calf) is active for Monday's wild-card game against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
The backup inside linebacker missed the first practice of the week leading up to this game but participated fully in Saturday's session. Britt has 29 tackles and a pass defensed on 154 defensive snaps this season.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Won't play in Week 18
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Britt (calf) is inactive for Sunday's regular-season finale against Carolina.
Britt is dealing with a calf injury that surfaced late in the week and held him to a limited practice session Friday. Tampa Bay downgraded the linebacker from questionable to doubtful Saturday, and he will indeed miss Sunday's critical contest. Britt's allotment of defensive snaps may be absorbed by J.J. Russell against the Panthers.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Downgraded to doubtful
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Britt (calf) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
The third-year linebacker was a late addition to the Buccaneers' injury report, as he popped up as a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a calf issue. As it gets closer to Sunday, it seems increasingly likely that Britt won't be available for Tampa Bay. J.J. Russell could see increased opportunities as a reserve in the Buccaneers' linebacker corps if Britt is out in Week 18.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Limited to start week
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Britt (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session.
Britt was knocked out of the Bucs' Week 13 win over the Panthers early in the first quarter after sustaining a back injury. He played just seven snaps on defense and recorded two tackles, and because of the injuries to the Bucs' linebacker corps, safety Ryan Neal was forced to fill in alongside J.J. Russell for the rest of the game. Britt's limited session Wednesday could indicate that the back issue won't cause him to miss time, which is welcome news for the Bucs' defense with Devin White (foot) not participating in practice to start the week.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Good to go Week 1
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Britt (hamstring) wasn't listed on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.
Britt was forced out with a hamstring injury during Tampa Bay's preseason contest versus the Jets on Aug. 19. However, the 24-year-old should be ready to suit up for Sunday's season opener at Minnesota. Over 12 appearances last season, Britt totaled 13 tackles while almost exclusively playing on special teams.
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Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Available for Sunday at 49ers
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Tampa Bay activated Britt (ankle) from its injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at San Francisco, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
After missing the Buccaneers' last five games with an ankle injury, Britt appears poised to suit up for Week 14. The 2021 fifth-rounder has played exclusively on special teams so far in 2022.
