Kaevon Merriweather - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Joins Texans' practice squad Merriweather was signed to Houston's practice squad Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Merriweather, who signed by Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2023, was waived by the Buccaneers on Wednesday. He has 46 tackles, 1.0 sacks, two passes defensed and one fumble recovery over 42 career games in the NFL.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Stands out in preseason finale Merriweather recorded six tackles (all solo) and a quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 23-19 preseason loss to the Bills on Saturday night.

Impact The third-year pro was second in tackles on the night while playing all 67 snaps from scrimmage, wrapping up a productive preseason where he recorded 10 stops across two games. Merriweather saw in increase in involvement in his second NFL campaign last season, and he projects to serve as Tykee Smith's primary back up at free safety heading into the 2025 season.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Modest numbers in '24 season Merriweather posted 17 tackles (11 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact The second-year safety's 244 snaps on defense were 95 more than he logged during his rookie 2023 campaign, and he also maintained a robust role on special-teams coverage and return units. Merriweather took on a bigger role down the stretch after he was brought back following his mid-November release, posting a career-best seven tackles across 53 snaps in Week 14 against the Raiders and also playing 63 snaps against the Saints in Week 18 while posting three tackles and a pass defensed. Merriweather is an exclusive-rights free agent this offseason, meaning the Buccaneers will retain control as long as they make him a qualifying offer.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Past knee injury Merriweather (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Merriweather opened the Buccaneers' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions due to a knee injury, but he logged a full workload Friday, indicating that he's since moved past the issue. With Antoine Winfield (knee) already ruled out for the Week 17 contest, Merriweather is likely to step in and serve as Tampa Bay's top free safety.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday night Merriweather (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Cowboys, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The safety made two solo tackles before exiting. Merriweather has seen extended snaps in recent weeks in place of injured starter Antoine Winfield (knee). If he can't return Sunday night, Christian Izien is Tampa Bay's only extra safety left.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kaevon Merriweather Recovers Fumble | Bucs vs. Chargers Highlights S Kaevon Merriweather gets a turnover against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Career-high tackle total Sunday Merriweather recorded seven tackles (four solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 28-13 win versus the Raiders.

Impact With regular starter Mike Edwards (hamstring) out, Merriweather played a season-high 53 of Tampa Bay's 64 defensive snaps in Week 14, and he ended up tying for the team lead in total tackles. 2021 All-Pro Antoine Winfield also suffered a serious knee injury Sunday, meaning Merriweather will probably see an expanded role during the Buccaneers' next couple games.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Larry Foote on Signing Ryan Neal & Kaevon Merriweather | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pass Game Coordinator Larry Foote spoke to the media following Thursday's Week 14 practice. Coordinator Foote discussed...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Out in Tampa Bay The Buccaneers waived Merriweather on Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Merriweather appeared in each of the Buccaneers' last nine games before being waived Monday, recording three total tackles while playing primarily on special teams (41 defensive snaps and 198 on special teams). The Iowa product became expendable after Bucs claimed Mike Edwards on Nov. 14. Merriweather has a chance to stay in Tampa Bay on the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full go Wednesday Merriweather (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Merriweather sustained a knee injury during the Buccaneers' preseason game against the Jaguars, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. The 24-year-old appeared in 16 regular-season games with Tampa Bay last season, recording 21 total tackles while primarily playing on special teams (289 of 438 total snaps). He figures to play a similar role in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with knee injury Merriweather won't return to Saturday's exhibition contest versus Jacksonville due to a knee injury, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Merriweather was hurt on a Jaguars rushing play early in the second quarter and has since been ruled out from returning. The safety is looking to see increased work on defense after logging most of his work on special teams as a rookie last year. Merriweather has had a strong camp and is currently slated to back up Jordan Whitehead (quadriceps) and Antoine Winfield if the knee issue doesn't prove to be serious.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kaevon Merriweather: Bucs' Safeties Talented "From Top to Bottom" Safety Kaevon Merriweather, who started the preseason opener against Cincinnati and made several splash plays, could be next in line behind...

AUGUST 12, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Kaevon Merriweather Taking Every Opportunity To Win | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Kaevon Merriweather spoke to the media before Monday's 2024 Training Camp practice. S Merriweather discussed the...

AUGUST 12, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Returns to practice Merriweather (ankle) is practicing Sunday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact An ankle injury kept Merriweather off the field during OTAs and the beginning of training camp, but he now appears to be fully recovered from the issue. The second-year safety is expected to take on a rotational role in the Bucs' secondary while also working on special teams during the 2024 campaign.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Merriweather (ankle) is "being held out of practice" during training camp, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The safety also did not participate in the team's offseason program, per Smith. Merriweather left Tampa Bay's divisional-round playoff loss to Detroit with an ankle injury. The second-year pro recorded 21 tackles during the 2023 regular season and played more on special teams than defense.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Merriweather (ankle) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Lions.

Impact The backup safety exited the game earlier in the second half. Merriweather made one tackle before leaving the contest. The rookie has 22 tackles this season and has played more on special teams than defense.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Merriweather is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Lions with an ankle injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The backup safety made one tackle before exiting. Merriweather has 22 tackles this season and has played more on special teams than defense.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs' beat-up defense to lean on promising rookies even more down the stretch

Tampa could have five rookies or more, including first-round pick Calijah Kancey, in key roles on defense as it fights for a playoff spot.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Bucs' beat-up defense to lean on promising rookies even more down the stretch

Won't play Thursday Coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Merriweather (ankle) will not play Thursday at Buffalo, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Merriweather will be sidelined for the first time in his rookie season in Week 8 as he works to recover from an ankle injury he sustained Sunday versus Atlanta. He's played exclusively on special teams so far this season, so Tampa Bay will have to try to replace his production in that phase Thursday.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced out Saturday Merriweather is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons with an ankle injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Merriweather did not come into the game with an injury designation, so it appears he sustained this ankle issue at some point during the first half of Saturday's game. The 23-year-old exclusively played on special teams through the first five games of the season for Tampa Bay, logging three tackles.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Izien Forces, Kaevon Merriweather Recovers Fumble | Ravens vs. Bucs Highlights S Christian Izien and Kaevon Merriweather team up for a turnover against the Baltimore Ravens in Preseason Week 3.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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