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Paces Bucs with 11 stops in loss Smith registered 11 tackles (nine solo) along with a forced fumble and a defensed pass Thursday in an overtime loss to the Falcons.

Impact Smith was evaluated for a concussion in the second quarter but wasn't out long, as he returned to the game before halftime. The rookie cornerback finished with a career-high 11 stops after recording just one tackle against Philadelphia in his previous game. Smith logged 99 percent of the Buccaneers' defensive snaps Thursday and has become a fixture in the team's secondary.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Thursday Smith (head) has returned to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Smith was evaluated for a concussion midway through the second quarter and was initially deemed questionable to return. The cornerback was subsequently cleared and re-entered to the contest prior to halftime. Smith had a productive first half, tallying seven tackles (six solo).

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Smith is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The cornerback made six tackles (five solo) before exiting. Smith recorded 17 tackles (10 solo) and a pass defensed in the Buccaneers' first four games of 2024. Tavierre Thomas is his backup in the slot.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Standout tackle effort in win Smith recorded eight tackles (six solo), including one for loss, in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions in Week 2.

Impact The rookie came into the contest nursing an illness, but Smith did a fine job out of his slot cornerback role. The 2024 third-round pick has allowed a stingy 55.6 percent completion rate and modest 6.6 yards per attempt on the nine attempts he's faced as a primary defender thus far in his nascent NFL career.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling better Smith (illness) will play Sunday against the Lions, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Smith was unable to practice Thursday or Friday, but he traveled with the team to Detroit and has made enough progress in his recovery to take the field Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Travelling to Detroit Smith (illness) is travelling with the Buccaneers to Detroit, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith came down with an illness this week, which prevented him from practicing Thursday and Friday. He'll go through warmups before Sunday's game, but if he's unable to suit up, Tavierre Thomas would be the top candidate to slide into the nickel corner role. Smith registered two tackles while playing 40 snaps (38 on defense, two on special teams) in Week 1 against the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Week 2 Smith (illness) is not practicing Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Smith operated as Tampa Bay's top slot cornerback Week 1, so it would be a notable loss for the secondary if he can't suit up versus Detroit. The Buccaneers are already down safety Antoine Winfield (foot), plus cornerbacks Josh Hayes (ankle) and Bryce Hall (ankle, IR) for Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tykee Smith Mic'd Up vs. the Jaguars Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Tykee Smith was mic'd up for the Bucs' Preseason Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Watch as the r...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Registers five tackles vs. Bengals Smith (ankle) recorded five tackles (three solo) in Saturday's 17-14 preseason win over the Bengals.

Impact Smith played 23 snaps (20 on defense, three on special teams) in Saturday's contest, and his five tackles ranked second on the Bucs behind J.J. Russell. Smith sustained an ankle injury in the week leading up to Tampa Bay's preseason opener, but he was healthy enough to suit up. The rookie third-round pick is competing for a depth spot in the Buccaneers' secondary.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Saturday Smith tweaked his ankle early in Saturday's practice and exited with the training staff, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact The rookie third-round pick has been impressing throughout the first two weeks of camp, so the injury is particularly ill-timed. Smith has displayed noteworthy consistency and playmaking prowess for a rookie, and although he's competing with Christian Izien for the slot corner job, he's also been logging reps at both safety spots. Head coach Todd Bowles has been especially taken with Smith's veteran-like presence on the field, with the rookie flashing a high football IQ honed on a national-championship-winning defense at Georgia during his college days.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tykee Smith on First Training Camp, 'Best Foot Forward' | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Tykee Smith spoke to the media ahead of Tuesday's 2024 Training Camp practice. Rookie S Smith talked about his a...

JULY 31, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Tykee Smith Seeks to Emulate Antoine Winfield Jr.'s Game Rookie safety Tykee Smith has an obvious role model in Bucs' training camp, and his experience at Georgia has prepared him to deal with top...

JULY 30, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

NFL draft: Tykee Smith shares 'life-changing' moment with daughter; Jordan Magee ends Temple drought Tykee Smith is heading to Tampa Bay. Devin Leary is off to Baltimore. Jordan Magee, meanwhile, stopped a Temple drought.

APRIL 27, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM