CHRISTIAN IZIEN NEWS

Christian Izien On Playing Multiple Positions: "Trust the Preparation" After playing slot corner as a rookie and outside corner in Week One against Washington, second-year man Christian Izien filled in at free s...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Christian Izien On "Staying True to the Game Plan" | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Christian Izien spoke to the media on Monday after Week 2's victory against the Detroit Lions. S Izien shared in...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Christian Izien Picks Off Jared Goff | Bucs vs. Lions Highlights S Christian Izien records an interception against the Detroit Lions in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Larry Foote on Christian Izien: 'He Has The Right DNA' | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pass Game Coordinator Larry Foote spoke to the media after Thursday's Week 2 practice. Coordinator Foote discussed the...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Christian Izien Going In With 'Physical Mindset' | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Christian Izien spoke to the media after Wednesday's Week 2 practice. S Izien discussed stepping up to play corn...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Christian Izien Leaps Into Unfamiliar Role to Help Bucs' Battered Secondary Second-year safety Christian Izien, who hasn’t played a snap at outside cornerback since his sophomore year in high school, did just that in...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Absent from injury report Izien (leg) was not listed on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Izien had been dealing with a leg injury towards the tail end of training camp, but he appears to be fully healthy ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Commanders. Izien finished 2023 with 65 tackles (47 solo), two passes defended, two interceptions and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season games.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing practice Izien (leg) did not practice Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Izien is considered day-to-day with the injury and could still suit up for the team's preseason finale against the Dolphins on Friday. If not, he should be ready to go Week 1 against the Commanders, where he's once again expected to operate as the team's slot corner in 2024.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could get look at safety Izien will cross-train at free safety during the offseason, according to safeties coach Nick Rapone, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Izien spent most of last season working as Tampa Bay's slot corner, but he may find himself with a more dynamic role in 2024. It's unclear if the Buccaneers have someone else in mind to handle slot duties this upcoming season, or if they just want to see if Izien could also help bolster their depth at safety as well.

APRIL 30, 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

Christian Izien on Thriving in Hostile Environments | Press Conference Safety Christian Izien spoke to the media following Wednesday's Week 4 practice. S Izien discussed limiting the Saints' offense and not back...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Larry Foote on Christian Izien, 'Pro' Since Day One | Press Conference Pass Game Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Larry Foote spoke to the media following Friday's Week 3 practice. Coordinator Foote discussed what...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Christian Izien on Facing the Defending NFC Champs, Believing in the System | Press Conference Safety Christian Izien spoke to the media following Wednesday's practice. S Izien discussed his growing confidence and the benefit of facing...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Christian Izien Accomplishes Rare NFL Feat Data Crunch: Rookie S Christian Izien became just the fourth undrafted player in NFL history with picks in each of his first two games, Mike...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Rutgers in NFL, Week 2: Buccaneers' Christian Izien continues strong start | How about other ex-RU stars? The NFL has reached its second week. Here is how former Rutgers players did during it.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • NJ.COM

Christian Izien on Not Panicking Under Pressure, Sealing Game with Interception | Press Conference Safety Christian Izien spoke to the media following the Bucs' victory against the Chicago Bears in Week 2. S Izien discussed S Antoine Winfi...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Christian Izien Snags His Second Interception in Two Games | Bears vs. Bucs Highlights S Christian Izien nabs an interception against the Chicago Bears in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs Keys to Success vs. Bears, Christian Izien's Emergence | Bucs Insider Senior Writer & Editor Scott Smith and Staff Writer & Reporter Brianna Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Buc...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Christian Izien Nabs First NFL INT | Bucs vs. Vikings Highlights S Christian Izien comes up with a huge interception against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs coach Todd Bowles on young squad: 'They'll be known pretty soon'

The Bucs have 13 rookies on their 53-man roster, but the goals remain the same: another NFC South title and a fourth straight playoff berth.

AUGUST 31, 2023

Christian Izien Secures Slot Corner Job Rookie safety Christian Izien was named the starting nickel cornerback by Head Coach Todd Bowles on Sunday, and Izien may not be the only un...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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

How Christian Izien, Sean Ryan, other former Rutgers players performed in 1st game of NFL preseason The first full weekend of the NFL preseason has come and gone. Here is how former Rutgers players did.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • NJ.COM

Syracuse RB Sean Tucker highlights 10 most intriguing NFC South UDFAs

Undrafted rookies provide some of the best underdog stories each NFL season. Here are 10 UDFAs to follow in the NFC South in 2023.

MAY 17, 2023