JAMEL DEAN NEWS

Good to go for Week 12 Dean (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Dean missed the Buccaneers' last four games due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 6 against the Saints, but he was activated off injured reserve Saturday after logging full practices all week and will play Sunday. Dean should reclaim his starting job at corner opposite Zyon McCollum, with Josh Hayes serving in a rotational role.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injured reserve The Bucs activated Dean (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Dean missed the required four games while on injured reserve and appears poised to play Sunday against the Giants despite still being listed as questionable. Tampa Bay can certainly use him with Malik Nabers on tap for Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jamel Dean Activated from Injured Reserve On Saturday, CB Jamel Dean returned to the Buccaneers' active roster after missing four games due to a hamstring injury suffered in Week Six

NOVEMBER 23 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Could return Sunday Dean (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Auburn product has missed the Buccaneers' last four games due to a hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve. However, he has a chance to return to the field Sunday after logging a week of full practice sessions. Dean must still be activated to Tampa Bay's active roster in order to play in Week 12. If he's not activated in time, expect Josh Hayes and Zyon McCollum (hamstring) to serve as the team's top outside corners.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice in return Dean (hamstring) was a full participant Wednesday in the Buccaneers' first official practice of the week.

Impact Dean's 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve opened Monday, and the 2019 third-round pick started the week out strong with a full practice Wednesday. If he's able to practice without limitations Thursday and Friday, there's a good chance he would be activated off IR and suit up against the Giants on Sunday. In the five games prior to his hamstring injury suffered in Week 6 against the Saints, Dean logged 42 tackles (32 solo) and four pass defenses.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jamel Dean On Being Ready & Mike Edwards' Return | Press Conference | Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cornerback Jamel Dean spoke to the media on Monday after the bye week. CB Dean addressed his journey coming back from i...

NOVEMBER 18 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Gets okay to practice Tampa Bay designated Dean (hamstring) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Monday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Dean has spent the Tampa Bay's last four games on injured reserve with a hamstring issue he picked up in Week 6 at New Orleans, but it now appears he's on track to come back soon. The Buccaneers will have 21 days to officially activate him before they would be forced to leave him on injured reserve for the rest of the season.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs designate CB Jamel Dean to return from IR The Tampa Bay Buccaneers designated cornerback Jamel Dean for return from injured reserve on Monday.Dean, 28, sustained a hamstring injury d...

NOVEMBER 18 • SACBEE.COM

Bucs put Jamel Dean on injured reserve before Monday night game The former Auburn cornerback will have to miss at least the next four Tampa Bay games.

OCTOBER 21 • AL.COM

Buccaneers place CB Jamel Dean (hamstring) on IR The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed starting cornerback Jamel Dean (hamstring) and rookie wide receiver Kameron Johnson (ankle) on injured reser...

OCTOBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shifts to IR Dean (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Dean was unable to practice all week and had been ruled out for Monday night's matchup against the Ravens after sustaining a hamstring injury the week prior. However, the Auburn product will now be forced to miss the Buccaneers' next four games after moving to IR, with his earliest possible return coming in Week 12 against the Giants. Expect Tyrek Funderburk and Josh Hayes to see increased work with Tampa Bay's first-team defense while Dean is sidelined for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs Place Jamel Dean, Kameron Johnson on IR, Activate Earnest Brown CB Jamel Dean and WR Kameron Johnson must miss a minimum of four games after landing on injured reserve on Monday, while DL Earnest Brown co...

OCTOBER 21 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Won't play vs. Baltimore Dean (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Ravens, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Dean suffered a hamstring injury during the Bucs' Week 6 win over the Saints. The injury was severe enough to keep him out of practice Thursday and Friday, and the 2019 third-round pick will miss his first game of the regular season. Tyrek Funderburk played 56 defensive snaps against New Orleans after Dean left, and the former should draw the start at corner opposite Zyon McCollum for Monday's contest.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Non-participant Thursday Dean (hamstring) was unable to participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Dean recorded just one solo tackle across 10 defensive snaps before exiting the Buccaneers' Week 6 win over the Saints early due to a hamstring injury. His absence at Thursday's practice indicates his status for Week 7 is up in the air. More clarity should come over the next few days, but Tyrek Funderburk and Josh Hayes would be candidates for more snaps should Dean be unable to play.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs' Release Week Seven Depth Chart: Tyrek Funderburk Steps In for Jamel Dean Rookie CB Tyrek Funderburk took on a big role after an injury to Jamel Dean and could be in line for more action going forward…Luke Goedeke,...

OCTOBER 15 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Exits early Dean (hamstring) will not return Sunday against the Saints.

Impact Dean had one solo tackle before exiting. His absence will be a blow to Tampa Bay's secondary for the remainder of the matchup, but it'll also be an opportunity for Tyrek Funderburk, who made the Buccaneers' 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent out of Appalachian State.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs' Jamel Dean Quietly Having Great Season The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the most underrated corners in the NFL.

OCTOBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Five-tackle effort in win Dean tallied five tackles (three solo) and defensed two passes in the Buccaneers' 33-16 win over the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact Dean had an active day from his cornerback spot, getting his hands on his second and third passes of the season and finishing third on the Bucs in tackles. While that came in the wake of back-to-back double-digit tackle efforts in Weeks 2 and 3, Dean has thus far provided fantasy managers with useful stat lines in each of his first four games.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Productive day in Week 3 Dean recorded 13 total tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 26-7 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Dean was a busy man against Denver, leading the team with 13 takedowns in the contest. The cornerback has now produced double-digit tackles in back-to-back weeks after crossing that threshold just twice over 13 games in 2023. Through three contests in 2024, Dean has compiled 28 total tackles (20 solo) and a pass defensed.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Productive day in Week 3 Dean recorded 13 total tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 26-7 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Dean was a busy man against Denver, leading the team with 13 takedowns in the contest. The cornerback has now produced double-digit tackles in back-to-back weeks after crossing that threshold just twice over 13 games in 2023. Through three contests in 2024, Dean has compiled 28 total tackles (20 solo) and a pass defensed.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Appears past knee injury Dean (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Dean was limited in Wednesday's practice, but he was able to participate without restriction in Thursday' session. Barring any setbacks, the 2019 third-round pick should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Broncos. Dean has registered 15 tackles (11 solo) and one pass defended over the first two games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Dean (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dean was added to the Bucs' injury report Wednesday, and he'll have two more chances of increasing his practice participation leading up to Sunday's game against the Broncos. The 2019 third-round pick tied a career high with 10 combined tackles in Tampa Bay's Week 2 win over Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up tackles in victory Dean notched 10 tackles (seven solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Dean's 10 combined tackles tied a career-high, previously reached in Week 6 of last season, while his pass defended was his first of the season. The Auburn product's performance pushed his season total to 15 combined tackles with a Week 3 matchup against the Broncos on deck.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up tackles in victory Dean notched 10 tackles (seven solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Dean's 10 combined tackles tied a career-high, previously reached in Week 6 of last season, while his pass defended was his first of the season. The Auburn product's performance pushed his season total to 15 combined tackles with a Week 3 matchup against the Broncos on deck.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Five tackles in season-opening win Dean totaled five tackles (four solo) during the Buccaneers' 37-20 win over the Commanders in Week 1.

Impact Dean enjoyed a solid game out of his left cornerback spot, helping limit Commanders receivers to just seven total receptions for 55 yards. The veteran failed to record an interception for the first time in his career last season, but he also posted the second-highest tackle total (61) of his first five seasons.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE