JORDAN WHITEHEAD NEWS

Career-high 12 tackles vs. Niners Whitehead finished Sunday's 23-20 loss to the 49ers with 12 tackles (seven solo).

Impact Whitehead's 12 tackles Sunday not only led both teams, but also surpassed his career-high 11 tackles that he set in Week 2 against the Lions. Through the first 10 games of the regular season, Whitehead has logged 71 tackles (43 solo) and three pass defenses.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 10 Whitehead (quadriceps) has been cleared to play against the 49ers on Sunday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Despite opening the week with back-to-back DNPs, Whitehead gave himself a chance to play Sunday after logging a limited practice session Friday. Despite the quadriceps injury, Whitehead has played through lower-body injuries since early October, so he'll likely see a heavy snap count Sunday. Through the first nine games of the regular season, Whitehead has logged 59 tackles (36 solo) and three pass defenses.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Whitehead (quadriceps) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.

Impact The 27-year-old opened Tampa Bay's week of practice with consecutive DNPs, but he upgraded to a limited session Friday, suggesting he could be trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday. However, if Whitehead can't play through his quadriceps issue in Week 10, expect Kaevon Merriweather to serve as the Buccaneers' top strong safety.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for practice Wednesday Whitehead (quadriceps) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.

Impact Whitehead compiled nine total tackles (five solo) in Monday's 30-24 loss to Kansas City, but he may have left the contest a little worse for wear. The safety will have two more chances to return to practice this week and move past the quadriceps issue ahead of Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in big win Whitehead recorded seven tackles (six solo) in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Whitehead had exited the Week 5 loss to the Falcons with a groin injury that also caused him limited participation to start Week 6 prep. However, there was nary a trace of the issue in Sunday's big win, with Whitehead logging a 99.0 percent snap share (69 snaps) and finishing second in tackles to Lavonte David. Whitehead has at least six stops in all but one game this season, and the contest he fell short in was the aforementioned injury-shortened one versus Atlanta. The veteran safety remains a reliable IDP option, with his 43 total tackles putting him comfortably on pace to eclipse the career-high 97 he recorded with the Jets in 2023.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Week 6 Whitehead (groin) is active for Sunday's game in New Orleans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact After making an exit in the second half of a Week 5 loss to the Falcons on Thursday Night Football, Whitehead opened Week 6 prep with back-to-back limited practices, but he returned to full participation Friday and went into the weekend listed as questionable. With 10 days between games to get healthy, he'll be out there Sunday in his typical role as the Bucs' starting strong safety, welcoming back free safety Antoine Winfield (foot) for the first time since Week 1. Whitehead has been productive with 36 tackles (24 solo) and three pass defenses through five outings this season.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Week 6 Whitehead (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, but he's considered likely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Though he's carrying a designation into Sunday, Whitehead looks on track to suit up after he was a limited participant in practices Wednesday and Thursday before turning in a full session Friday. Tampa Bay should have both its starting safeties available for the first time since Week 1, as Antoine Winfield (foot) is listed as questionable but is also expected to play after missing the previous four games. Whitehead has tallied 36 tackles and three pass breakups through the first five weeks of the campaign.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing groin injury Whitehead (groin) was listed as a limited participant on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Whitehead suffered a groin injury in Week 4 against the Falcons on Thursday Night Football. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide clarity on his status heading into Sunday's game against the Saints. Through the first five games of the regular season, Whitehead has accumulated 36 tackles (24 solo) and three passes defended.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Whitehead (groin) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The safety recorded five tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed before leaving the game. Whitehead had 31 tackles (20 solo) and two passes defensed in Tampa Bay's first four games. Kaevon Merriweather is the next man up on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Continues steady start to campaign Whitehead registered six tackles (five solo) in a 33-16 Week 4 victory over the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact Whitehead tied for second on the Buccaneers in stops behind linebacker Lavonte David. Whitehead has recorded at least six tackles in all four of Tampa Bay's contests so far this year, giving him a reliable IDP floor. The safety is coming off a career-best 97 stops last season as a member of the Jets.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Solid tackle output in loss Whitehead tallied six tackles (three solo) in the Buccaneers' 26-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact The veteran safety tied with several teammates for third in tackles on the afternoon for the Buccaneers. Whitehead has played the last two games without Antoine Winfield (foot) alongside him in the defensive backfield, and the former has collected 17 tackles (11 solo) and a defensed pass over that span.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Solid tackle output in loss Whitehead tallied six tackles (three solo) in the Buccaneers' 26-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact The veteran safety tied with several teammates for third in tackles on the afternoon for the Buccaneers. Whitehead has played the last two games without Antoine Winfield (foot) alongside him in the defensive backfield, and the former has collected 17 tackles (11 solo) and a defensed pass over that span.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reaches double-digit tackles Whitehead recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Whitehead's 11 combined tackles tied a single-game career-high and was just his fourth double-digit tackle game in his seven-year career. He also recorded his tackle for a loss since Week 7 of the 2023 campaign. Next up for the Pittsburgh product and the Buccaneers defense is a Week 3 matchup with the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches double-digit tackles Whitehead recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Whitehead's 11 combined tackles tied a single-game career-high and was just his fourth double-digit tackle game in his seven-year career. He also recorded his tackle for a loss since Week 7 of the 2023 campaign. Next up for the Pittsburgh product and the Buccaneers defense is a Week 3 matchup with the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 15 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Jordan Whitehead's Return: Big Bucs Impact The Buccaneers talented safety Jordan Whitehead had a big impact on Sunday’s win over the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jordan Whitehead's Return: Big Bucs Impact The Buccaneers talented safety Jordan Whitehead had a big impact on Sunday’s win over the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Makes eight tackles in win Whitehead recorded eight tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed in the Buccaneers' 37-20 win over the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact The safety also helped limit the Commanders to less than 300 yards of total offense. Whitehead spent the first four seasons of his career with Tampa Bay before playing for the Jets for the last two. After finishing 2023 with 97 tackles, nine passes defensed and four interceptions, Whitehead signed a two-year, $9-million deal with the Bucs in the offseason.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Sunday Whitehead is good to go this week, head coach Todd Bowles stated Monday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Whitehead returned to practice last week after missing a significant amount of training camp and not suiting up in a single preseason game. Despite this, it appears it's all systems go for the Pittsburgh product, and he should be getting the start at strong safety Sunday against the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Sunday Whitehead (undisclosed) is good to go this week according to head coach Todd Bowles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Whitehead returned to practice last week after missing a significant amount of training camp and not suiting up in a single preseason game due to an undisclosed issue. Despite the extended absence, it appears it's all systems go for the Pittsburgh product, and he should be getting the start at strong safety Sunday against the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back on practice field Whitehead (quadriceps) will resume practicing Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Whitehead missed the majority of training camp and all three of Tampa Bay's preseason contests due to a lingering quadriceps injury, so it's encouraging to see him back at practice in at least a limited capacity. The starting safety has just under two weeks remaining to get fully healthy prior to the Buccaneers' regular-season opener against Washington on Sept. 8.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 14 • BUCCANEERS.COM