JAYDON MICKENS NEWS

Brady has 276 yards, 5 TDs; Buccaneers rout Falcons 48-25

Tom Brady threw for 276 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers extend their winning streak to a franchise-record 10 consecutive games with a 48-25 victory over...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out of Sunday's game Mickens (hip) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Atlanta, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Mickens will surely go for testing Monday. More word on the severity of the injury should come out soon after.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Mickens picked up a hip injury in Sunday's game against the Falcons and has been deemed questionable to return, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mickens has played exclusively on special teams as a kick and punt returner so far this season. He had one kick return for 19 yards before departing. Giovani Bernard and Scotty Miller already have each returned kicks in the contest and will likely continue to fill in while the 27-year-old is out.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cut three times in 13 months, Bucs' Jaydon Mickens is always up for a return Bucs returner Jaydon Mickens is never short on confidence on the football field, even as he fights for his spot on the roster.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Remains on active roster Mickens was promoted from the Buccaneers' practice squad Friday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mickens was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Cowboys, and he played 21 snaps on special teams. The 27-year-old recorded three kick returns for 92 yards while returning two punts for 21 yards, and he should continue to serve mainly as a contributor on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from practice squad Mickens was elevated from Tampa Bay's practice squad ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Cowboys, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact If Mickens dresses for the game, he'll likely reprise last season's role as a special teams contributor with little to no role on offense. Mickens had just seven catches in 2020 but returned 16 punts and 14 kickoffs for the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Adams, Jaydon Mickens Elevated for Thursday's Game The Bucs gave themselves a couple more options at safety and wide receiver for Thursday night's Kickoff game against Dallas, utilizing the p...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Let go by Bucs Tampa Bay cut Mickens on Tuesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mickens could be a candidate to pop back up on Tampa Bay's practice squad, per Laine. He suited up for 10 games for the Buccaneers last season, in which span he secured seven of 10 targets for 58 yards.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in second exhibition Mickens secured his only target for minus-4 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-3 preseason loss to the Titans on Sunday.

Impact Mickens logged a solid 27 snaps from scrimmage Saturday, but the fact he did virtually nothing with them while fellow wideouts Cyril Grayson and Tyler Johnson combined for a 6-78 line certainly doesn't help his chances at a roster spot. Moreover, Mickens didn't get any reps as a returner, a role that he'd almost certainly need to shine in to help secure a roster spot. The good news for Mickens is that he should once again be afforded ample playing time in the preseason finale against the Texans on Saturday.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays dual role in preseason opener Mickens secured one of three targets for 10 yards, returned one kickoff for 33 yards and ran back one punt for six yards in the Buccaneers' 19-14 preseason loss to the Bengals on S...

Impact Mickens is fighting for a roster spot on the back end of the receiver depth chart, and his work on special teams could once again be his surest path to making the team. The young veteran put in some solid work with his three touches Saturday night, outshining rookie Jaelon Darden on kickoff returns specifically. Mickens will look to continue making a strong case for himself in Saturday's second exhibition contest against the Titans.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be on roster bubble Mickens could have an uphill battle to win a roster spot this summer, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old set a new career high with seven receptions last season, but the overwhelming amount of his contributions came on special teams, where he amassed 439 total return yards and logged 125 snaps overall. Mickens had some offseason off-field trouble in March in the form of a gun charge, and he then got some talented, younger competition for his return job when Tampa Bay drafted Jaelon Darden in the fourth round in the spring. Mickens attended voluntary OTAs and even mentored Darden on the finer points of the return game, but the two will be locked into a head-to-head battle come training camp.

JULY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three kickoff returns in SB win Mickens returned three kickoffs for 75 yards during the Buccaneers' 31-9 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Sunday.

Impact Mickens filled his usual role on special teams during the championship win while not logging any targets. The four-year veteran established a new career high this season with seven receptions, which netted a modest 58 yards. However, Mickens was largely an afterthought on offense for most of the season, which wasn't surprising given the Buccaneers' wealth of talent at receiver. He played the 2020 season on a one-year deal, and while he averaged a solid 24.3 yards per kickoff return and 6.2 yards per punt return, it remains to be seen if the Buccaneers will look to a younger, cheaper option for his role in 2021.

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy day on returns in title win Mickens returned five kickoffs for 121 yards and ran back two punts for 10 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-26 win over the Packers in Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

Impact Mickens once again toiled almost exclusively on special teams, logging just three snaps from scrimmage as the No. 5 receiver with Antonio Brown (knee) out of action. The speedy four-year pro averaged an impressive 24.2 yards per kickoff return Sunday, and given that special teams have played a prominent part in turning the tide of multiple Super Bowls, Mickens stands a chance of making an impact in the upcoming, potentially high-scoring title game versus the Chiefs.

JANUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, talented Buccaneers playmakers developing chemistry

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JANUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts 42 total return yards in win Mickens returned two kickoffs for 26 yards and ran back two punts for an additional 16 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-23 wild-card win over Washington on Saturday night.

Impact Mickens once again served as the Buccaneers' full-time returner in the win, but he remained nearly absent from the offense while logging just three snaps from scrimmage. Mickens' role is expected to remain the same in Sunday evening's divisional-round matchup against the Saints.

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as primary returner Mickens returned two kickoffs for 51 yards and netted no gain on one punt return in the Buccaneers' 44-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Mickens was back on the active roster for the first time since Week 9, and he ultimately logged three offensive snaps alongside his 15 plays on special teams. The 26-year-old finished his fourth pro season with a career-high seven receptions for 58 yards and added 439 yards on returns, all across 10 games. Mickens projects to continue serving as the Buccaneers' return man in Saturday night's wild-card matchup against Washington with Kenjon Barner (groin) on injured reserve.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to roster Mickens was promoted back onto Tampa Bay's 53-man roster Wednesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Mickens had been demoted to the practice squad after the Buccaneers switched to Kenjon Barner as their primary return man for kickoffs and punts, but Barner was placed on IR due to a groin injury, creating the opening Mickens needed to get promoted from the practice squad. The receiver's role on offense will likely remain nearly nonexistent, as was the case earlier in the season.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Tampa Bay Mickens was waived by the Buccaneers on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 26-year-old work as Tampa Bay's return man for the first half of the season, but he missed the three games preceding the Week 13 bye while on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Mickens could be a candidate for the practice squad if he clears waivers.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID-19 list The Buccaneers activated Mickens from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mickens sat out the last two games while on the reserve list. The 26-year-old will return to action following the Buccaneers' Week 13 bye. He's been a useful return man this season, and it's unclear if the addition of Antonio Brown -- who returned punts in last week's loss to the Chiefs -- will impact Mickens' role on special teams.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Bucs receiver Jaydon Mickens: ‘Ain’t nothing wrong with me’ The team’s primary returner recently was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM

Jaydon Mickens isn't thrilled about missing Sunday's game on COVID-19 list Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver and return specialist Jaydon Mickens will miss Sunday’s important road matchup against the Carolina Panth...

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Close contact with virus Mickens said Sunday that he has not tested positive for COVID-19, per Greg Auman of The Athletic.

Impact Mickens was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, presumably because he came into close contact with someone who tested positive for the virus. The Washington product won't play Sunday, but his absence won't affect much from a fantasy perspective.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list The Buccaneers have placed Mickens on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It is unclear if Mickens has tested positive for the illness or if he has just had close contact with someone who has. His absence for Sunday's matchup with the Panthers is not expected to make a difference in the team's offensive game plan.

NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Buccaneers place WRs Jaydon Mickens, Cyril Grayson on reserve/COVID list The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed wide receiver Jaydon Mickens and practice squad receiver Cyril Grayson on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the...

NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • NFL.COM