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TYKEE SMITH #23 - SAFETY - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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Tykee Smith, Vita Vea & More Look to L.A. | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers NT Vita Vea, S Tykee Smith and G Ben Bredeson as they speak to the media following Wednesday's Week 15 practi...
Gets another pick in win Smith recorded three tackles (two solo) and an interception during Sunday's 28-13 win versus the Raiders.
Impact Smith played smothering man-to-man coverage on a pass underneath intended for Brock Bowers in the red zone, and he came away with his second interception of the season to preserve a 14-10 Tampa Bay lead late in the third quarter. He'll be looking to keep up the positive momentum in Week 15 against the Chargers.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Tykee Smith Returns with Immediate Impact Rookie S Tykee Smith didn't have to shake off any rust after missing a month of action due to a knee injury, and his interception against th...
2 DAYS AGO • BUCCANEERS.COM
Suiting up against Las Vegas Smith (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Impact Smith will return Sunday from a three-game absence due to a knee injury. The rookie third-rounder logged 42 tackles (30 solo), five pass defenses (including one interception) and three forced fumbles in the eight regular-season games before his injury. Smith is expected to slide back into his role at slot corner.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 14 Smith (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Impact Smith has been sidelined for the Bucs' last three games due to a knee injury. He managed to finish the week strong with a full practice Friday, but the rookie third-round pick hasn't been given the green light to return just yet. Smith's official status for Sunday's game will certainly be known once Tampa Bay releases its inactive list approximately 90 minutes before 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Limited to open week Smith (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Impact Smith has missed the last three games due to a knee injury he suffered during practice in early November. Wednesday was the first time Smith practiced since suffering the injury, which indicates that he is progressing through his recovery. The rookie third-rounder will have two more chances this week to practice in full ahead of Sunday's game against Las Vegas.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss another game Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 13 contest against Carolina.
Impact Smith hurt his knee in practice Nov. 8 and will miss his third consecutive contest as a result. His absence will further thin a Tampa Bay secondary that will also be without starting safety Jordan Whitehead (pectoral). Christian Izien figures to see lots of defensive snaps in Smith's stead Sunday.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to out for Week 12 Smith (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Smith was listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report, so he was never expected to play versus New York. Coach Todd Bowles had already essentially ruled out Smith for Week 12. The good news for Tampa Bay's secondary is that Jamel Dean (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Officially doubtful for Sunday Smith (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reported earlier Friday that head coach Todd Bowles ruled out Smith for Sunday's matchup in New York. However, the Buccaneers' official injury report Friday lists the rookie from Georgia as doubtful. If Smith is sidelined as expected in Week 12, Tavierre Thomas and Troy Hill (ankle) will likely serve as Tampa Bay's top slot cornerbacks.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Week 12 Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Smith was injured in the team's Friday practice ahead of Week 10, and he's been sidelined since. This will be his second consecutive game missed despite having extra time to heal with Tampa Bay coming out of its bye. The Bucs are dealing with injuries all over their cornerback depth chart, with Jamel Dean (hamstring) still on injured reserve but eligible to return this week. Zyon McCollum (hamstring) and Troy Hill (ankle) are also banged up.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Downgrades to DNP on Thursday Smith (knee) did not practice Thursday.
Impact Smith was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report, but he was unable to take the field Thursday. The rookie third-rounder is in jeopardy of missing his third game of the regular season, but he'd give himself a chance at playing against the Giants on Sunday if he's able to return to practice Friday.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in return to practice Smith (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Smith suffered a knee injury in the final practice leading up to Tampa Bay's Week 10 clash against San Francisco, and the injury was severe enough for him to be sidelined for that contest. The Buccaneers enjoyed a bye for Week 11, and the additional rest has allowed Smith to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. The rookie third-rounder will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Week 10 Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Smith suffered a knee injury in Friday's practice, which will cause the rookie third-round pick to miss his second game of the regular season. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but Smith will have additional time to recover due to the Buccaneers being on a bye for Week 11. Tavierre Thomas is the top candidate to serve as the Bucs' starting slot corner due to Smith being sidelined.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Stellar in return to action Smith furnished nine tackles (eight solo), one pass defensed and a forced fumble in the Buccaneers' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.
Impact The impressive rookie came back from a Week 8 absence due to a concussion and logged a robust 72 snaps (85 percent) while also finishing tied for third in stops on the Buccaneers. Smith's tackle total was also good for the second highest of his career, and he also jarred the ball loose from Travis Kelce in Tampa Bay territory late in the first half, which led to a fumble recovery by Josh Hayes. Smith now has an impressive 42 tackles (30 solo), an interception, four additional defensed passes and three total forced fumbles over eight games, keeping him firmly on the IDP radar heading into a Week 10 matchup against the 49ers.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
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Tykee Smith Forces a Travis Kelce Fumble | Bucs vs. Chiefs Highlights S Tykee Smith forces a fumble against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.
NOVEMBER 5 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Active Monday night Smith (concussion) is active for Monday night's matchup with the Chiefs, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact The slot cornerback had to miss Tampa Bay's Week 8 loss to Atlanta after suffering the concussion during the team's Week 7 defeat to Baltimore. Smith cleared the NFL's concussion protocol by Saturday and participated in the team's practice session that same day. The rookie third-round pick has 33 tackles (22 solo), four passes defensed, an interception and two forced fumbles in 2024.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Tagged as questionable for Week 9 Smith (concussion) was a full practice participant Saturday and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Chiefs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports...
Impact Greg Auman of Fox Sports reported before the release of Saturday's injury report that Smith cleared the league's concussion protocols, though Smith has still been given the questionable tag. It's possible that Smith may have to clear additional steps before being given the green light to play Monday.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go vs. Kansas City Smith has cleared concussion protocols and will be available for Monday's game against the Chiefs, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Smith was sidelined for the Bucs' Week 8 loss to the Falcons due to a concussion he sustained in Week 7 against the Ravens. He was able to log a full practice Friday, and he's done enough to pass the league's five-step concussion protocols. Smith will serve as the Buccaneers' top slot corner for Monday's contest.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Full practice Friday Smith (concussion) was a full participant at the Buccaneers' practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Smith was unavailable for the team's Week 8 loss to the Falcons as a result of a concussion he suffered in Week 7 versus Baltimore. The safety's ability to log a full practice Friday is a big step in his recovery, but he still needs to clear concussion protocol in order to play against Kansas City on Monday Night Football.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Still in concussion protocols Smith (concussion) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report.
Impact Smith was diagnosed with a concussion during the Bucs' Week 7 loss to the Ravens, and he was held out of this Sunday's game against the Falcons. Even if Smith is able to log a full practice Thursday or Friday, he'll still need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols before Monday's game against the Chiefs.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play in Week 8 Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Friday that Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Smith sustained a concussion in the Buccaneers' Week 7 loss to the Ravens and has yet to pass through the NFL's five-step protocol. The rookie safety has recorded 33 total tackles and four passes defended, including one interception, through his first seven games. With Smith sidelined in Week 8, expect Tavierre Thomas to serve as Tampa Bay's top slot corner.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
DNP to open week Smith (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.
Impact Smith suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Monday's loss to the Ravens. The rookie third-round pick appears to be far off of clearing the NFL's five-step concussion protocols, and unless he's able to practice in full this week, he's unlikely to suit up against the Falcons on Sunday. If Smith is sidelined, Tavierre Thomas and Christian Izien would be the top candidates to start at nickel corner alongside Zyon McCollum and Tyrek Funderburk.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Done for night Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's contest against the Ravens.
Impact Smith suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Monday's matchup and he'll miss the remainder of the game as a result. The cornerback will have one less day than normal to clear concussion protocol prior to Sunday's game against the Falcons.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Being evaluated for concussion Smith (head) is being evaluated for a concussion, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Smith suffered a blow to the head in the second quarter of Monday's contest against the Ravens while attempting to make a tackle and his status for the rest of the game is up in the air. In his absence, Tavierre Thomas will see an uptick in usage at slot cornerback.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
