Jordan Whitehead - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Moved to IR Whitehead (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact As expected, Whitehead will need to miss at least four games after rupturing his pectoral Sunday against the Giants. There remains a possibility he could return this season, but it could take a Tampa Bay playoff run in order for him to be able to do so. Mike Edwards will likely take over Whitehead's starting strong safety role in the meantime.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers Safety Jordan Whitehead Placed on Injured Reserve The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying hard to salvage their season as they prepare for the Carolina Panthers in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out Sunday, as expected Whitehead (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 13 matchup against the Panthers.

Impact Whitehead ruptured his pectoral last Sunday against the Giants, so there was never a real chance of him suiting up in Week 13. Though the veteran safety is expected to be out several weeks, he's not currently slated for surgery, and there's a chance he could return at some point before the end of the campaign. Mike Edwards will likely move into a starting role with Whitehead out of action.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucs' Jordan Whitehead won't need surgery, may return this season The safety sustained a torn pectoral muscle against the Giants, and the team initially feared it might be season ending.

NOVEMBER 26 • TAMPABAY.COM

Bucs Standout Safety Jordan Whitehead Avoided Season-Ending Injury: Report Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was believed to be done for the 2024 season, but his injury is not as bad as initially feared.

NOVEMBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not ruling out 2024 return Whitehead does not have a surgery scheduled after sustaining a ruptured pectoral during Sunday's game against the Giants, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact It was feared that Whitehead would have to shut his season down after suffering a serious injury in Week 12, but it seems like there's a chance he could return this year if Tampa Bay makes a playoff run. In the meantime, his absence could propel Mike Edwards into a starting role at safety.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Bucs fear torn pec for S Jordan Whitehead The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fear starting safety Jordan Whitehead tore a pectoral muscle Sunday and will miss the rest of the season, NFL Netwo...

NOVEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Season may be over Whitehead may have suffered a torn pectoral in Sunday's win over the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Whitehead will undergo an MRI to receive confirmation of the news, and if that is the diagnosis it will put an early end to the 27-year-old's season. His absence would certainly be a blow to the team's secondary and thrust the recently acquired Mike Edwards into a starting role.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24 • USATODAY.COM

Done for the day Whitehead (pectoral) will not return to Sunday's game against the Giants, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The safety recorded five solo tackles, including a tackle for a loss, before exiting. Whitehead has played on nearly every defensive snap in most of Tampa Bay's games this season. Mike Edwards is his backup.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 12 tackles vs. Niners Whitehead finished Sunday's 23-20 loss to the 49ers with 12 tackles (seven solo).

Impact Whitehead's 12 tackles Sunday not only led both teams, but also surpassed his career-high 11 tackles that he set in Week 2 against the Lions. Through the first 10 games of the regular season, Whitehead has logged 71 tackles (43 solo) and three pass defenses.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 10 Whitehead (quadriceps) has been cleared to play against the 49ers on Sunday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Despite opening the week with back-to-back DNPs, Whitehead gave himself a chance to play Sunday after logging a limited practice session Friday. Despite the quadriceps injury, Whitehead has played through lower-body injuries since early October, so he'll likely see a heavy snap count Sunday. Through the first nine games of the regular season, Whitehead has logged 59 tackles (36 solo) and three pass defenses.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Whitehead (quadriceps) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.

Impact The 27-year-old opened Tampa Bay's week of practice with consecutive DNPs, but he upgraded to a limited session Friday, suggesting he could be trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday. However, if Whitehead can't play through his quadriceps issue in Week 10, expect Kaevon Merriweather to serve as the Buccaneers' top strong safety.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for practice Wednesday Whitehead (quadriceps) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.

Impact Whitehead compiled nine total tackles (five solo) in Monday's 30-24 loss to Kansas City, but he may have left the contest a little worse for wear. The safety will have two more chances to return to practice this week and move past the quadriceps issue ahead of Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in big win Whitehead recorded seven tackles (six solo) in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Whitehead had exited the Week 5 loss to the Falcons with a groin injury that also caused him limited participation to start Week 6 prep. However, there was nary a trace of the issue in Sunday's big win, with Whitehead logging a 99.0 percent snap share (69 snaps) and finishing second in tackles to Lavonte David. Whitehead has at least six stops in all but one game this season, and the contest he fell short in was the aforementioned injury-shortened one versus Atlanta. The veteran safety remains a reliable IDP option, with his 43 total tackles putting him comfortably on pace to eclipse the career-high 97 he recorded with the Jets in 2023.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Week 6 Whitehead (groin) is active for Sunday's game in New Orleans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact After making an exit in the second half of a Week 5 loss to the Falcons on Thursday Night Football, Whitehead opened Week 6 prep with back-to-back limited practices, but he returned to full participation Friday and went into the weekend listed as questionable. With 10 days between games to get healthy, he'll be out there Sunday in his typical role as the Bucs' starting strong safety, welcoming back free safety Antoine Winfield (foot) for the first time since Week 1. Whitehead has been productive with 36 tackles (24 solo) and three pass defenses through five outings this season.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Week 6 Whitehead (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, but he's considered likely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Though he's carrying a designation into Sunday, Whitehead looks on track to suit up after he was a limited participant in practices Wednesday and Thursday before turning in a full session Friday. Tampa Bay should have both its starting safeties available for the first time since Week 1, as Antoine Winfield (foot) is listed as questionable but is also expected to play after missing the previous four games. Whitehead has tallied 36 tackles and three pass breakups through the first five weeks of the campaign.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing groin injury Whitehead (groin) was listed as a limited participant on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Whitehead suffered a groin injury in Week 4 against the Falcons on Thursday Night Football. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide clarity on his status heading into Sunday's game against the Saints. Through the first five games of the regular season, Whitehead has accumulated 36 tackles (24 solo) and three passes defended.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Whitehead (groin) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The safety recorded five tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed before leaving the game. Whitehead had 31 tackles (20 solo) and two passes defensed in Tampa Bay's first four games. Kaevon Merriweather is the next man up on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Continues steady start to campaign Whitehead registered six tackles (five solo) in a 33-16 Week 4 victory over the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact Whitehead tied for second on the Buccaneers in stops behind linebacker Lavonte David. Whitehead has recorded at least six tackles in all four of Tampa Bay's contests so far this year, giving him a reliable IDP floor. The safety is coming off a career-best 97 stops last season as a member of the Jets.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Whitehead on Keys To Manufacturing Pressure | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Jordan Whitehead spoke to the media after the Bucs' 33-16 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4 of t...

SEPTEMBER 29 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Solid tackle output in loss Whitehead tallied six tackles (three solo) in the Buccaneers' 26-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact The veteran safety tied with several teammates for third in tackles on the afternoon for the Buccaneers. Whitehead has played the last two games without Antoine Winfield (foot) alongside him in the defensive backfield, and the former has collected 17 tackles (11 solo) and a defensed pass over that span.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Solid tackle output in loss Whitehead tallied six tackles (three solo) in the Buccaneers' 26-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs' McCollum Reveals Impact of Jordan Whitehead's Energy' The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have demonstrated resilience in the face of several key injuries on their defense thanks to the leadership of playe...

SEPTEMBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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