TYKEE SMITH #23 - SAFETY - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
100  TCKL  •
1  INT  •
2  SCK 
#23 - SAFETY - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
100 TCKL
1 INT
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Totals eight stops in Week 8 win Smith posted eight tackles (four solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 23-3 victory versus New Orleans.
Impact Smith's eight stops ranked second on the Saints. The second-year safety has racked up at least six tackles in all eight of the Buccaneers' games this season and has logged a robust 66 stops on the campaign.
OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questions surround the Saints' QB situation after a switch during a listless 23-3 loss to the Bucs

Questions surround the New Orleans Saints' quarterback situation after first-year coach Kellen Moore made a change during his team's listless 23-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press
Increased Role for OLB Anthony Nelson, Containing Running Backs in the Passing Game | Bucs Blitz A look at the Bucs' Week Eight matchup, including the play of Anthony Nelson and Tykee Smith, along with limiting opposing running backs on...
OCTOBER 24, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Tykee Smith, Tristan Wirfs & More on Keeping the Standard | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Tykee Smith, T Tristan Wirfs & OLB Anthony Nelson after Thursday's Week 8 practice.
OCTOBER 23, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Posts big output on MNF Smith tallied 13 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Monday's Week 7 loss to Detroit.
Impact Smith paced the Bucs in tackles with a season-high tally. Among his stops was a sack of Jared Goff late in the second quarter that was immediately followed by a Tampa Bay interception. Smith has emerged as a viable IDP asset early in the season, totaling 58 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, through seven games.
OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tykee Smith absolutely ambushes Jared Goff for powerful sack via blitz Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Tykee Smith stonewalls Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff for a 9-yard sack.
OCTOBER 21, 2025 • NFL.COM
Productive versus 49ers Smith registered six tackles (five solo) in the Buccaneers' win over the 49ers on Sunday.
Impact Smith continued his strong start to the season, as he's now recorded at least six tackles in each of his first six outings. The 24-year-old has totaled 45 tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and will look to add to his totals in the team's Week 7 matchup against the Lions.
OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Performance Preview: Big Game Coming for Tykee Smith or Tez Johnson? Brianna Dix and Scott Smith continue their season-long competition – currently being controlled by Briana – of predicting which players will...
OCTOBER 10, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Baker Mayfield MVP Conversation, Tykee Smith on Christian McCaffrey and Mayfield on Fred Warner | Bucs Blitz A recap of thoughts from the podium as the Buccaneers prepare for the 49ers in Week Six
OCTOBER 9, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Sterling Shepard & Tykee Smith on Finishing Strong | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard & Tykee Smith after Wednesday's Week 6 practice.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Logs six tackles in Week 5 victory Smith registered six tackles (two solo) and two pass defenses during Sunday's 38-35 win over Seattle.
Impact Smith was cleared to play Sunday after working through an ankle injury during Week 5 prep. He played 59 of 61 defensive snaps and finished fourth on the team in tackles. Smith has logged at least one pass defense in four of the first five games of the regular season, and his six pass defenses is tied for fourth most in the NFL.
OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Smith (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Smith missed some practice time earlier in the week but is good to go for Week 5. The 24-year-old safety has 33 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four pass breakups across four games this season.
OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Smith (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact Smith is nursing an ankle injury that he may have sustained during the Bucs' Week 4 loss to the Eagles. Smith has logged a DNP-LP practice log this week, so Friday's injury report will indicate his chances of playing in Sunday's road game against the Seahawks. Smith has logged 33 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four pass defenses through the first four games of the regular season.
OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Considered unavailable Wednesday Smith (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report following the Buccaneers' walkthrough, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Smith compiled nine total tackles (five solo) and two passes defensed in the team's 31-25 loss to the Eagles in Week 4, but he may have suffered an ankle injury in the process. The safety will have two more opportunities to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Paces team with nine stops Sunday Smith recorded nine tackles (five solo) and two defensed passes in Sunday's Week 4 loss to Philadelphia.
Impact Smith's nine tackles led Tampa Bay and marked his second-highest total through four weeks. The safety also defensed two passes, pushing his total to four on the season. That's currently tied for 11th-most in the league.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Paces team with nine stops Sunday Smith recorded nine tackles (five solo) and two defensed passes in Sunday's Week 4 loss to Philadelphia.
Impact Smith's nine tackles led Tampa Bay and marked his second-highest total through four weeks. The safety also defensed two passes, pushing his total to four on the season. That's currently tied for 11th-most in the league.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies seven stops in Week 3 Smith recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 29-27 win over the Jets.
Impact Smith continued his solid start to the campaign by ranking third on the Bucs in tackles. He's registered at least six stops in each of his three contests so far and has 24 total, giving him a solid week-to-week floor. Smith has been on the field for all but two of Tampa Bay's defensive snaps on the campaign as he's moved into an every-down role this year.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
How Tykee Smith's move to safety could transform the Bucs defense After two games, the second-year pro from Georgia is Tampa Bay’s leading tackler and has registered his first career sack.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • TAMPABAY.COM
Leads team in tackles Smith logged six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Buccaneers' win versus Houston on Monday.
Impact Smith was dominant in Monday's victory as not only did he lead the team in tackles but he also recorded the first sack of his career. The 2024 third-round pick will look to build off this strong performance and keep producing during the team's Week 3 matchup versus the Jets.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tykee Smith Leads the Bucs in Tackles, Again, in MNF Thriller After a switch from slot corner to safety in his second NFL season, Tykee Smith has quickly emerged as a hard-hitting playmaker at the back...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Tykee Smith's blitz is as effective as it is powerful, as he sacks Stroud Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Tykee Smith sacks Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud for 9-yard loss.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • NFL.COM
SR's FAB 5: "Coach Wirfs" No More – Tristan Wirfs Is Back! Tristan Wirfs is going from coach to player as he returned to practice for the Bucs. More on Wirfs, Graham Barton and Tykee Smith in SR's FA...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • PEWTERREPORT.COM
Racks up 11 stops Sunday Smith recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) and a defensed pass in a 23-20 Week 1 win over the Falcons.
Impact Smith led both teams in tackles in the victory, and his 11 stops tied his career-best mark, which he first reached in Week 5 last season. He played 74 of Tampa Bay's 76 defensive snaps and should be a near every-down player this year as long as he remains healthy.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tykee Smith's Limited Safety Reps Tykee Smith's move from nickel to safety has widely been reported this offseason. But it still remains to be seen whether that change will b...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • PEWTERREPORT.COM

Shilo Sanders makes his presence felt in his debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Shilo Sanders quickly made his presence felt in first NFL preseason game
AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press
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