Jordan Whitehead - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Healthy ahead of 2026 Whitehead is fully healthy ahead of the 2026 NFL season, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Whitehead missed the entirety of the 2025 season while getting back up to 100 percent physically after suffering a neck injury in a car accident in January of 2025. He has had workouts with the Colts and Texans during the offseason so far, and he is expected to meet with additional teams in the near future. The safety last appeared in an NFL contest during the 2024 campaign, logging 79 total tackles (49 solo) and three passes defensed over 12 regular-season contests with the Buccaneers, and he's never finished with fewer than 69 total takedowns in a season during his eight-year NFL career.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Medically cleared Whitehead (neck) has been medically cleared of the injuries he sustained in a car accident in January, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Following the scary incident back in January, Whitehead is now ready to resume football activities. The 28-year-old was cut by the Buccaneers as a cap casualty in February after starting all 12 games he appeared in last season and recording 79 tackles. The safety has been reliable throughout his career starting each of the last 76 games he's been healthy for, and he'll visit the Falcons on Wednesday in search of his new home.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will hit free agency The Bucs declined Whitehead's (neck) 2025 option and will allow him to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Whitehead was set to collect a $3.75 million salary in 2025, but Tampa Bay is moving on from the soon-to-be 28-year-old safety after he started 12 games for the team last season. Whitehead finished the year with 79 tackles (49 solo) and three pass breakups. By declining Whitehead's option, the Bucs open up $4.5 million in cap space.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers Make Final Decision on Jordan Whitehead 2025 Option While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and general manager Jason Licht continue to tweak the roster in anticipation of free agency and the upcoming...

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bucs decline option on S Jordan Whitehead The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declined their option on starting safety Jordan Whitehead, who was injured in a car accident early last month,...

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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JANUARY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Rookie class led by Bucky Irving and Jalen McMillan helps the Buccaneers reach the playoffs

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JANUARY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Details Emerge About Jordan Whitehead's Injury, Car Accident | Pewter Report The details have become known about Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead's injury from a vehicle crash that injured another person on Saturday.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • PEWTERREPORT.COM

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JANUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Buccaneers beat Saints 27-19 to clinch NFC South and wide receiver Mike Evans surpasses 1,000 yards

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JANUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Injures neck in car accident The injury Whitehead suffered in an automobile accident Saturday is considered neck-related, though the issue is not believed to be a long-term concern, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network...

Impact Whitehead sustained the injury while driving to the Buccaneers' practice facility early Saturday and was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list later in the day, bringing an end to his 2024 season. While Whitehead's long-term prognosis is promising, his absence for Week 18 and a potential playoff run is another big hit to an injury-ravaged Tampa Bay secondary. The Buccaneers currently have three other defensive backs on injured reserve and have ruled out starting cornerback Jamel Dean (knee) and starting safety Antoine Winfield (knee) for Sunday's game against the Saints.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Whitehead placed on non-football injury list after car accident TAMPA, Fla. - Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead was injured significantly enough during an automobile acc...

JANUARY 4, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead injured in car accident, won't play Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in a car accident on Saturday and won't play against the Saints on Sunday.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead injured in car accident, won't play Sunday

Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in car accident and won't play Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in a car accident on Saturday and won't play against the Saints on Sunday

JANUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Bucs S Jordan Whitehead hurt in car accident, out Sunday Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting safety Jordan Whitehead suffered injuries in a car accident Sunday that will keep him out of Sunday’s regular-...

JANUARY 4, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Bucs Star Safety Jordan Whitehead Involved in Car Accident, Will Miss Week 18 Tampa Bay Buccaneers star safety Jordan Whitehead was involved in a car accident, resulting in his being ruled out due to injuries sustained...

JANUARY 4, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Buccaneers Place Safety Jordan Whitehead on NFI List Following Car Accident Whitehead is Tampa Bay’s second-leading tackler this season.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jordan Whitehead Injured in Auto Accident, Placed on Reserve/NFI Bucs S Jordan Whitehead suffered injuries in a car accident on his way to team facilities on Saturday morning and will be placed on the rese...

JANUARY 4, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead injured in automobile accident Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in an auto accident on Saturday and likely will miss the remainder of the season.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Moved to NFI after auto accident Whitehead (undisclosed) was involved in an automobile accident Saturday and was subsequently placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times repo...

Impact Whitehead had just returned from a four-game stint on injured reserve due to a pectoral injury, playing every defensive snap in his return last Sunday versus Carolina. The nature and severity of the injuries the safety suffered in Saturday's accident aren't yet clear, but Stroud reports that Whitehead isn't expected to return this season. Whitehead's health is obviously the most important concern for Tampa Bay, but from a football perspective it's also key to point out that the team is already very thin in the secondary with Antoine Winfield (knee), Christian Izien (pectoral) and Jamel Dean (knee) all also out for Sunday's critical clash against New Orleans. Kaevon Merriweather is likely to step into a starting role in Whitehead's stead.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three tackles in return Whitehead recorded three tackles (two solo) in the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact The veteran safety was making his return after a four-game stay on injured reserve due to a pectoral injury. Whitehead played on all 47 defensive snaps, and although his tackle total tied a season low, the fact he appears fully past his injury is of overriding importance with the Buccaneers still harboring playoff hopes.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Whitehead Leads Defensive Communication in Return Via Bucs Total Access, safety Jordan Whitehead details his return from injury, communication on the back end and the intricacies of a comple...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Jordan Whitehead On Returning to the Krewe | Bucs Total Access Reporter Casey Phillips sits down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Jordan Whitehead after Week 17's win vs. the Carolina Panthers. They talk...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Returning to action Whitehead (pectoral) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact As expected, Whitehead was activated off injured reserve Saturday and will suit up Sunday for the first time since suffering a pectoral injury against the Giants in Week 12. He should replace Mike Edwards in the starting lineup at safety, but Whitehead may face some limitations during his return. Over 11 appearances this season, Whitehead has recorded 76 tackles (47 solo) and three pass defenses.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pro Bowl LB Shaquil Barrett unretires to resume career with Buccaneers

Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett is rejoining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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Baker Mayfield and a young core give Buccaneers reason for optimism despite disappointing finish

Rookie class led by Bucky Irving and Jalen McMillan helps the Buccaneers reach the playoffs

Baker Mayfield's whatever-it-takes mentality has the Buccaneers chasing bigger goals

Buccaneers beat Saints 27-19 to clinch NFC South and wide receiver Mike Evans surpasses 1,000 yards

Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead injured in car accident, won't play Sunday

Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in car accident and won't play Sunday

Pro Bowl LB Shaquil Barrett unretires to resume career with Buccaneers