Christian Rozeboom - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Placed on IR Rozeboom (finger) was placed on injured reserve by the Buccaneers on Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official website reports.

Impact Rozeboom will be forced to miss at least four games while recovering from a finger injury that he likely suffered in Week 6 against the Steelers. In his absence, SirVocea Dennis will stand to see an increase in workload at inside linebacker behind starters Alex Anzalone and Josiah Trotter.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs' Release Week Four Depth Chart: Christian Rozeboom Gets In On Defense LBs Christian Rozeboom and SirVocea Dennis split time during Josiah Trotter's absence in Week Three, while veteran DL Al-Quadin Muhammad pic...

SEPTEMBER 29 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Good to go for Week 1 Rozeboom (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact After a limited practice week, Rozeboom was listed as questionable for Week 1, but he's good to go after signing a one-year, $2.5 million deal with Tampa Bay over the offseason. He's expected to be a big contributor behind Alex Anzalone and rookie Josiah Trotter at linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 1 Rozeboom (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Rozeboom was a limited participant in all three practices this past week due to a foot injury. He's demonstrated durability over the past four years, playing in all but two regular-season games in that span, but his status for Week 1 may not be known until the Buccaneers release their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Roseboom doesn't play, then SirVocea Dennis would be the top depth option at inside linebacker behind Alex Anzalone and rookie second-rounder Josiah Trotter.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Rozeboom (foot) was a limited participant at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday.

Impact Rozeboom has opened the week with back-to-back limited practice sessions as he continues to nurse a foot injury. The linebacker will have once more chance to log a full practice Friday before the team kicks off the regular season with a matchup against the Bengals on the road Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Rozeboom (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Rozeboom opened the Buccaneers' first official regular-season practice, being limited due to a foot injury he must have sustained late in the preseason. The linebacker will need to upgrade his participation level to full by Friday to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin Jr., Bucky Irving & More on Goals in 2026 | Press Conference Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Jr., RB Bucky Irving & LB Christian Rozeboom as they speak to the media after the first day o...

JULY 30 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Hopeful Buccaneers look to first-round draft pick Rueben Bain Jr. to restore "no-losing mentality"

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are counting on first-round draft pick Rueben Bain Jr. to make a significant difference in their defense

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Buccaneers select edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. No. 15, hoping to bolster inconsistent pass rush

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th pick in the NFL draft, addressing a need to bolster a leaky defense that wasn’t as reliable as usu...

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Buccaneers could focus on bolstering their defense through the draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed some needs in free agency without making a big splash, signing several veteran players

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David is retiring after 14 seasons with Tampa Bay

Lavonte David is retiring after playing all 14 seasons of his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Bucs Sign LB Christian Rozeboom The Buccaneers have added Christian Rozeboom to their linebacker unit

MARCH 23 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Lands in Tampa Bay Rozeboom agreed to terms on a contract with the Buccaneers on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Rozeboom logged 15 regular-season appearances with the Panthers in 2025, totaling 122 total tackles (59 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and three passes defensed, including one interception and one forced fumble. The 29-year-old now looks set to slide into a starting role at interior linebacker alongside fellow free-agent signee Alex Anzalone, presumably relegating 2025 breakout SirVocea Dennis to a reserve gig.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Coker emerges as needed reliable No. 2 wide receiver for Bryce Young in Carolina

The Carolina Panthers have found a promising wide receiver duo in Jalen Coker and Tetairoa McMillan

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Panthers defense getting reinforcements for rematch with Matthew Stafford, Rams in wild-card game

The Carolina Panthers defense has made life tough for Matthew Stafford

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Solid season in Carolina Rozeboom tallied 122 total tackles (59 solo), including 2.0 sacks, three passes defensed, including one interception, and one forced fumble across 15 regular-season in 2025.

Impact The South Dakota State product recorded triple-digit stops for the second consecutive season while leading Carolina in total tackles. Rozeboom also set new career highs in sacks (2.0) and forced fumbles (one), starting all 15 regular-season games he appeared in for the Panthers. The 28-year-old signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with Carolina last offseason and is slated to become an unrestricted free agent following the team's playoff campaign. Given his production, Rozeboom should draw interest from teams in need of inside linebacker help this offseason.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14, stay alive in chase for NFC South title

The winner of the NFC South will be crowned at home watching on television

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Double-digit stops in loss Rozeboom recorded 10 total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Rozeboom was able to finish second on the team in takedowns behind cornerback Mike Jackson (11), reaching double-digit tackles for the first time since Week 11 and fourth time overall this year. The linebacker has now compiled 114 total tackles (53 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a forced fumble over 14 contests this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sacks Mayfield in Week 16 victory Rozeboom posted eight tackles (three solo)m including 1.0 sacks, during the Panthers' 23-20 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Rozeboom was one of four Panther defenders to play every single defensive snap during Sunday's NFC South tilt, and he finished as the team's second-leading tackler behind Nick Scott (10). Rozeboom also recorded a sack for a second straight game, when he got to Baker Mayfield for a nine-yard loss late in the second quarter that led to the Buccaneers punting the ball away on the next play. Rozeboom's performance Sunday officially brought him past the tackling century mark for a second consecutive year, and he is up to 105 tackles (49 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble through 13 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant to begin Week 15 Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Rozeboom was apparently dealing with a hamstring injury in addition to the hip injury that caused him to miss Carolina's previous two games, but he regained health during the team's Week 14 bye. Barring a setback, the starting inside linebacker will be available Sunday against the Saints.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stafford takes TD streak into Carolina against a secondary reeling with injuries, suspension

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams are excelling as they aim for the NFC's top seed

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Out versus former team Rozeboom (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rozeboom will miss his second straight contest and won't be able to face hir former Rams teammates Sunday. With Rozeboom out, Krys Barnes and Bam Martin-Scott figure to once again see elevated snaps on defense.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to participate again Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) was a non-participant in Thursday's walkthrough, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Rozeboom missed Week 12 with a hip injury and has now missed two practices this week as well. If the linebacker wants to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Rams, he will have to practice Friday in some capacity.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Rozeboom was forced to miss the team's Week 12 loss to the 49ers due to a hip injury, and he's yet to return to practice since suffering the injury in Week 11. The linebacker will have two more chances to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Rams.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactives: Another new offensive line in Week 12, and also linebackers The Panthers will start Claudin Cherelus and Krys Barnes at linebacker, with Christian Rozeboom and Trevin Wallace ruled out. And with Cade...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

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