JORDAN WHITEHEAD NEWS

Rookie class led by Bucky Irving and Jalen McMillan helps the Buccaneers reach the playoffs

Baker Mayfield had the best statistical year of his career, Mike Evans topped 1,000 yards receiving again and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are NFC South champions for the fourth straig...

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Details Emerge About Jordan Whitehead's Injury, Car Accident | Pewter Report The details have become known about Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead's injury from a vehicle crash that injured another person on Saturday.

5 DAYS AGO • PEWTERREPORT.COM

Baker Mayfield's whatever-it-takes mentality has the Buccaneers chasing bigger goals

Baker Mayfield wanted more yards on one of his several scrambles so he lowered his head, leaned his shoulder forward and rammed into two linebackers

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buccaneers beat Saints 27-19 to clinch NFC South and wide receiver Mike Evans surpasses 1,000 yards

Baker Mayfield used his legs and arm to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their fourth straight NFC South title while putting Mike Evans over 1,000 yards receiving

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injures neck in car accident The injury Whitehead suffered in an automobile accident Saturday is considered neck-related, though the issue is not believed to be a long-term concern, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network...

Impact Whitehead sustained the injury while driving to the Buccaneers' practice facility early Saturday and was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list later in the day, bringing an end to his 2024 season. While Whitehead's long-term prognosis is promising, his absence for Week 18 and a potential playoff run is another big hit to an injury-ravaged Tampa Bay secondary. The Buccaneers currently have three other defensive backs on injured reserve and have ruled out starting cornerback Jamel Dean (knee) and starting safety Antoine Winfield (knee) for Sunday's game against the Saints.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Whitehead placed on non-football injury list after car accident TAMPA, Fla. - Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead was injured significantly enough during an automobile acc...

JANUARY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead injured in car accident, won't play Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in a car accident on Saturday and won't play against the Saints on Sunday.

JANUARY 4

Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in car accident and won't play Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in a car accident on Saturday and won't play against the Saints on Sunday

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucs S Jordan Whitehead hurt in car accident, out Sunday Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting safety Jordan Whitehead suffered injuries in a car accident Sunday that will keep him out of Sunday’s regular-...

JANUARY 4 • THESTATE.COM

Bucs Star Safety Jordan Whitehead Involved in Car Accident, Will Miss Week 18 Tampa Bay Buccaneers star safety Jordan Whitehead was involved in a car accident, resulting in his being ruled out due to injuries sustained...

JANUARY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Buccaneers Place Safety Jordan Whitehead on NFI List Following Car Accident Whitehead is Tampa Bay’s second-leading tackler this season.

JANUARY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jordan Whitehead Injured in Auto Accident, Placed on Reserve/NFI Bucs S Jordan Whitehead suffered injuries in a car accident on his way to team facilities on Saturday morning and will be placed on the rese...

JANUARY 4 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead injured in automobile accident Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in an auto accident on Saturday and likely will miss the remainder of the season.

JANUARY 4 • USATODAY.COM

Moved to NFI after auto accident Whitehead (undisclosed) was involved in an automobile accident Saturday and was subsequently placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times repo...

Impact Whitehead had just returned from a four-game stint on injured reserve due to a pectoral injury, playing every defensive snap in his return last Sunday versus Carolina. The nature and severity of the injuries the safety suffered in Saturday's accident aren't yet clear, but Stroud reports that Whitehead isn't expected to return this season. Whitehead's health is obviously the most important concern for Tampa Bay, but from a football perspective it's also key to point out that the team is already very thin in the secondary with Antoine Winfield (knee), Christian Izien (pectoral) and Jamel Dean (knee) all also out for Sunday's critical clash against New Orleans. Kaevon Merriweather is likely to step into a starting role in Whitehead's stead.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Three tackles in return Whitehead recorded three tackles (two solo) in the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact The veteran safety was making his return after a four-game stay on injured reserve due to a pectoral injury. Whitehead played on all 47 defensive snaps, and although his tackle total tied a season low, the fact he appears fully past his injury is of overriding importance with the Buccaneers still harboring playoff hopes.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Whitehead Leads Defensive Communication in Return Via Bucs Total Access, safety Jordan Whitehead details his return from injury, communication on the back end and the intricacies of a comple...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Jordan Whitehead On Returning to the Krewe | Bucs Total Access Reporter Casey Phillips sits down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Jordan Whitehead after Week 17's win vs. the Carolina Panthers. They talk...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Returning to action Whitehead (pectoral) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact As expected, Whitehead was activated off injured reserve Saturday and will suit up Sunday for the first time since suffering a pectoral injury against the Giants in Week 12. He should replace Mike Edwards in the starting lineup at safety, but Whitehead may face some limitations during his return. Over 11 appearances this season, Whitehead has recorded 76 tackles (47 solo) and three pass defenses.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pro Bowl LB Shaquil Barrett unretires to resume career with Buccaneers

Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett is rejoining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Activated off IR The Buccaneers activated Whitehead (pectoral) off injured reserve Saturday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Whitehead has been on injured reserve during the Bucs' last four games due to a pectoral injury that he suffered in Week 12 against the Giants. He was a full participant in practice all week, and while he remains questionable to play against the Panthers on Sunday, his activation off IR indicates that he is on track to play. If Whitehead is indeed active, he would reclaim his starting spot at strong safety while Mike Edwards reverts to a depth role.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in Week 17 Whitehead (pectoral) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Whitehead has missed Tampa Bay's last four games due to a pectoral injury but appears poised to return for Sunday's divisional matchup after practicing in full throughout the week. However, the 27-year-old remains on injured reserve and must still be added to the active roster in order to play in Week 17. If Whitehead is forced to miss his fifth consecutive game Sunday, expect Mike Edwards to serve as the Buccaneers' starting strong safety.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs designate S Jordan Whitehead for return from IR The Tampa Bay Buccaneers designated safety Jordan Whitehead for a return from injured reserve Tuesday, opening his 21-day practice window.Wh...

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Estimated as full participant Whitehead (pectoral) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

Impact Whitehead ruptured his pectoral muscle during the Buccaneers' Week 12 win over the Giants, which prompted Tampa Bay to place the veteran safety on injured reserve in late November. Whitehead's 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Tuesday, and while Wednesday's report was an estimate, it's an encouraging sign that he was listed as a full participant. His practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of returning from IR and playing against the Panthers on Sunday.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Whitehead's Goal Of Returning vs. Carolina | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Jordan Whitehead spoke to the media following Tuesday's Week 17 practice. S Whitehead discussed his desire to co...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Has 21-day practice window opened Whitehead (pectoral) was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Whitehead landed on IR in late November due to a ruptured pec, and he's since missed the required four games. It's not yet clear if he'll be activated ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Carolina, though that could certainly happen if the veteran safety is able to ramp up enough in practice this week. Prior to getting hurt, Whitehead started Tampa Bay's first 11 games of the campaign and tallied 76 tackles (47 solo) along with three defensed passes.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE