Calijah Kancey - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Notches sack in Week 10 Kancey posted five tackles (all solo), including a sack, and forced a fumble against the 49ers in Sunday's loss.

Impact Kancey made a big sack of Brock Purdy late in the fourth quarter, and he forced Purdy to fumble on the play, though San Francisco was able to recover. The sack resulted in a third down, and the 49ers came up empty on the drive when Jake Moody missed a field goal two plays later. Kancey has tallied 3.0 sacks over the past two weeks, and with 4.0 sacks over five contests on the campaign he's already tied the total he registered over 14 regular-season games last year.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David, Calijah Kancey & More on Game vs. SF | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David, T Luke Goedeke, DL Calijah Kancey as they speak to the media following the Bucs' game again...

NOVEMBER 10 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey Come Into Their Own Against Chiefs | Brianna's Blitz On Monday Night Football, Buccaneers’ Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey dominated in the trenches with respective multi-sack performances

NOVEMBER 6 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Kacy Rodgers On Vita Vea & Calijah Kancey's Relationship | Bucs Total Access | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NOVEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Productive as pass rusher Monday Kancey recorded two tackles (two solo) including 2.0 sacks during Monday's 30-24 overtime loss at Kansas City.

Impact Kancey got a late start to the 2024 season, but he now has three sacks over his first four games of the year. If he can keep up his current level of production, he'll force his way into the IDP conversation as the second half of the season plays out.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Calijah Kancey, Tykee Smith & More on Baltimore Matchup | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers T Tristan Wirfs, DL Calijah Kancey, S Tykee Smith as they speak to the media following Friday's Week 7 practi...

OCTOBER 18 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Records sack in season debut Kancey (calf) tallied two tackles (all solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Kancey finally completed his recovery from a pre-Week 1 calf issue to make his long-awaited season debut, and the second-year edge rusher found a way to make an immediate impact. Kancey brought down Spencer Rattler during his 44 snaps, and he could be set for a bump in participation during a challenging Week 7 home Monday night matchup against the dangerous Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Making season debut Kancey (calf) is active Sunday against the Saints.

Impact Kancey will make his season debut in Week 6 after tending to his calf injury suffered during Week 1 prep. The return of the Buccaneers' 2023 first-round selection should be a major boost to their defensive front in New Orleans on Sunday.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable, but set for 2024 debut Kancey (calf) is listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Though he's taking an injury designation into Sunday, Kancey never looked to be at much risk of missing the contest after turning in full practices Wednesday through Friday. The second-year defensive tackle will be officially cleared when Tampa Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Kancey had missed the Buccaneers' first five games of the season due to the calf injury, which he suffered while practicing leading up to Week 1.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kacy Rodgers on Calijah Kancey's Potential Return | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Game Coordinator Kacy Rodgersspoke to the media following Thursday''s Week 6 practice. Coordinator Rodgers disc...

OCTOBER 10 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Full participant in practice Kancey (calf) was a full participant in Tampa Bay's practice Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.

Impact Kancey is now on track to make his season debut Sunday versus the Saints after missing the first five games due to a calf injury. The 23-year-old will likely start on the defensive line alongside Vita Vea and Logan Hall in the upcoming matchup.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Head coach Todd Bowles stated Kancey (calf) will be out Thursday against the Falcons, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Kancey has yet to play this season since suffering the injury in practice during Week 1 prep. Bowles told Greg Auman of Fox Sports that Kancey hasn't suffered any setbacks and if the game was taking place Sunday, he might be able to play.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP Kancey (calf) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's injury estimation.

Impact Kancey has missed the Buccaneers' first four contests due to this calf issue, and he'll likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation either Tuesday or Wednesday in order to suit up Thursday night. If Kancey is unable to suit up again in Week 5, expect C.J. Brewer to see additional work on the Buccaneers' defensive line.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 4 Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Kancey (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Kancey will miss his fourth straight game to open the 2024 campaign. Greg Gaines, William Gholston and Mike Greene will continue to soak up the reps along the interior of the Bucs' defensive line with Kancey and Vita Vea (knee) banged up.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Kancey (calf) was working on the side with trainers during practice Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Kancey has yet to play this season after injuring his calf during Week 1 prep. His return to the field in any form is a sign the Minnesota product is making progress in his recovery, but as Auman insinuates, he's probably closer to doubtful than questionable for this Sunday's matchup with the Eagles. However, his status for Thursday and Friday will likely bring better clarity there.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out again for Week 3 Coach Todd Bowles said Kancey (calf) will not play Sunday against the Broncos, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Kancey will have to wait another week to make his 2024 debut. The Bucs are dealing with injuries to both Kancey and Vita Via (knee) on the interior of the defensive line, leaving Greg Gaines, William Gholston and Mike Greene to soak up extra snaps.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs Still Take Calijah Kancey in 2023 Re-Draft The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Calijah Kancey in the first round in 2023, and they would likely do it again if given the chance.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SUNHERALD.COM

Won't play Week 2 Kancey (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Kancey is now in line to miss his second consecutive game in Week 2 as the 23-year-old continues to recover from the calf injury he sustained one week ago. Expect William Gholston and Ben Stille to see increased work with the Buccaneers' first-team defense in Kancey's stead.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Kancey (calf) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Kancey was a late addition to the Buccaneers' injury report ahead of their Week 1 win over the Commanders before being ruled out for the season opener. The Pittsburgh product now opens Week 2 prep still sidelined by the injury with no real timetable for his return. However, he can still be considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Lions and will try to return to the practice field Thursday or Friday.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 1 Kancery has been ruled out of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Commanders due to a calf injury, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Kancey popped up on the Bucs' injury report Friday with a calf issue, and it appears serious enough for the 2023 first-round pick to be held out for Week 1. His next chance to suit up will be against the Lions on Sept. 15. With Logan Hall (foot) also ruled out for the regular-season opener, William Gholston and Ben Stille will start at defensive end with Vita Vea starting at nose tackle.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss Week 1 Kancey (calf) was added to the Buccaneers' injury report Friday and is now questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 2023 first-round pick was a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a calf injury, and he's now in jeopardy of missing Tampa Bay's regular-season opener. If Kancey is unable to suit up Sunday, expect Ben Stille or William Gholston to serve as the Buccaneers' top left defensive end.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs DT Calijah Kancey (calf) added to injury report, questionable for Week 1 The Bucs added Calijah Kancey to the injury report Friday and he’s officially questionable to play on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM

Bucs' Calijah Kancey and Yaya Diaby, defensive stars in the making? Expectations are high in Year 2 for the pair, who hope to stick together for the long haul in Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 5 • TAMPABAY.COM

Calijah Kancey on What Graham Barton Brings To The Krewe | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey spoke to the media after Wednesday's joint practice with the Miami Dolphins. DL Kancey...

AUGUST 21 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Returns to field Kancey (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Kancey first reportedly missed practice last Monday, for an unknown cause and has been sidelined since. However, the second-year pro donned the pads once again and took part in warmups, suggesting he should be good to go moving forward.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

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