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2024 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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SCK
Sacks
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| Regular Season | 41 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 |
Top Tykee Smith News
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Active Monday night
Smith (concussion) is active for Monday night's matchup with the Chiefs, Scott Smith of the 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
Smith (concussion) was a full practice participant Saturday and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Chiefs, Brianna Dix of the 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
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 Buccaneers' top slot corner for Monday's contest.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Full practice Friday
Smith (concussion) was a full participant at the 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.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Still in concussion protocols
Smith (concussion) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report.
Smith was diagnosed with a concussion during the Bucs' Week 7 loss to the Ravens, and he was held out of this Sunday's game against the Falcons. Even if Smith is able to log a full practice Thursday or Friday, he'll still need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols before Monday's game against the Chiefs.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Won't play in Week 8
Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Friday that Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Smith sustained a concussion in the Buccaneers' Week 7 loss to the Ravens and has yet to pass through the NFL's five-step protocol. The rookie safety has recorded 33 total tackles and four passes defended, including one interception, through his first seven games. With Smith sidelined in Week 8, expect Tavierre Thomas to serve as Tampa Bay's top slot corner.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: DNP to open week
Smith (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.
Smith suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Monday's loss to the Ravens. The rookie third-round pick appears to be far from clearing the NFL's five-step concussion protocols, and unless he's able to practice in full this week, he's unlikely to suit up against the Falcons on Sunday. If Smith is sidelined, Tavierre Thomas and Christian Izien would be the top candidates to start at nickel corner alongside Zyon McCollum and Tyrek Funderburk.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Being evaluated for concussion
Smith is being evaluated for a concussion during Monday night's game against the Ravens, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Smith suffered a blow to the head in the second quarter of Monday's contest against the Ravens while attempting to make a tackle, and his status for the rest of the game is up in the air. In his absence, Tavierre Thomas will see an uptick in usage at slot cornerback.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Done for night
Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's contest against the Ravens.
Smith suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Monday's matchup and he'll miss the remainder of the game as a result. The cornerback will have one less day than normal to clear concussion protocol prior to Sunday's game against the Falcons.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Makes sizable impact in win
Smith recorded five tackles (three solo), an interception, an additional pass defensed and a forced fumble in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.
A game after recording a career-high 11 stops during a Week 5 loss to the Falcons, Smith established another early career milestone by nabbing his first interception. The rookie third-round selection's pick of a Spencer Rattler pass intended for Rashid Shaheed at the Buccaneers' 36-yard line with 4:24 remaining essentially snuffed out any hope of a Saints comeback, especially since the ensuing possession culminated in Tampa Bay's final touchdown of the afternoon. Smith has quickly established himself as a playmaking presence in the team's talented secondary, and he's a rising IDP asset heading into a Week 7 home matchup against the Ravens on Monday night.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Paces Bucs with 11 stops in loss
Smith registered 11 tackles (nine solo) along with a forced fumble and a defensed pass Thursday in an overtime loss to the Falcons.
Smith was evaluated for a concussion in the second quarter but wasn't out long, as he returned to the game before halftime. The rookie cornerback finished with a career-high 11 stops after recording just one tackle against Philadelphia in his previous game. Smith logged 99 percent of the Buccaneers' defensive snaps Thursday and has become a fixture in the team's secondary.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Returns to game Thursday
Smith (head) has returned to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Smith was evaluated for a concussion midway through the second quarter and was initially deemed questionable to return. The cornerback was subsequently cleared and re-entered the contest prior to halftime. Smith had a productive first half, tallying seven tackles (six solo).
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Being evaluated for concussion
Smith is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
The cornerback made six tackles (five solo) before exiting. Smith recorded 17 tackles (10 solo) and a pass defensed in the Buccaneers' first four games of 2024. Tavierre Thomas is his backup in the slot.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Standout tackle effort in win
Smith recorded eight tackles (six solo), including one for loss, in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions in Week 2.
The rookie came into the contest nursing an illness, but Smith did a fine job in his slot cornerback role. The 2024 third-round pick has allowed a stingy 55.6 percent completion rate and modest 6.6 yards per attempt on the nine attempts he's faced as a primary defender thus far in his nascent NFL career.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Feeling better
Smith (illness) will play Sunday against the Lions, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Smith was unable to practice Thursday or Friday, but he traveled with the team to Detroit and has made enough progress in his recovery to take the field Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Traveling to Detroit
Smith (illness) is traveling with the Buccaneers to Detroit, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Smith came down with an illness this week, which prevented him from practicing Thursday and Friday. He'll go through warmups before Sunday's game, but if he's unable to suit up, Tavierre Thomas would be the top candidate to slide into the nickel corner role. Smith registered two tackles while playing 40 snaps (38 on defense, two on special teams) in Week 1 against the Commanders.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Deemed questionable for Week 2
Smith (illness) is not practicing Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Smith operated as Tampa Bay's top slot cornerback Week 1, so it would be a notable loss for the secondary if he can't suit up versus Detroit. The Buccaneers are already down safety Antoine Winfield (foot), plus cornerbacks Josh Hayes (ankle) and Bryce Hall (ankle, IR) for Week 2.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Registers five tackles vs. Bengals
Smith (ankle) recorded five tackles (three solo) in Saturday's 17-14 preseason win over the Bengals.
Smith played 23 snaps (20 on defense, three on special teams) in Saturday's contest, and his five tackles ranked second on the Bucs behind J.J. Russell. Smith sustained an ankle injury in the week leading up to Tampa Bay's preseason opener, but he was healthy enough to suit up. The rookie third-round pick is competing for a depth spot in the Buccaneers' secondary.
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Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Suffers ankle injury Saturday
Smith tweaked his ankle early in Saturday's practice and exited with the training staff, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
The rookie third-round pick has been impressing throughout the first two weeks of camp, so the injury is particularly ill-timed. Smith has displayed noteworthy consistency and playmaking prowess for a rookie, and although he's competing with Christian Izien for the slot corner job, he's also been logging reps at both safety spots. Head coach Todd Bowles has been especially taken with Smith's veteran-like presence on the field, with the rookie flashing a high football IQ honed on a national-championship-winning defense at Georgia during his college days.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-10, 202 lbs |
| Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA |
| Age: 23 |
| School: Georgia |
| Experience: R |