SirVocea Dennis - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Missing rest of regular season Coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Dennis (shoulder) won't be available again in 2024 unless the Buccaneers reach the playoffs, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Dennis recently underwent surgery to address a shoulder injury he suffered in Week 4 versus the Eagles, and it now looks like he could be sidelined until 2025. In his absence, K.J. Britt figures to continue to play a near-every down role at inside linebacker next to Lavonte David.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

To be evaluated week-to-week Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Allen (shoulder), who was placed on IR on Tuesday, will have his status evaluated week-to-week, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Dennis's placement on IR rules him out until at least Week 9, making his earliest possible return date Nov. 4 versus the Chiefs, but it sounds like the severity of the second-year pro's injury could require he remain sidelined longer. Allen also said that Dennis dealt with a shoulder injury during summer practices and was "touch-and-go." K.J. Britt played 94 percent of defensive snaps during Thursday's loss to the Falcons, with Dennis sidelined.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR with shoulder injury The Buccaneers placed Dennis on injured reserve Tuesday due to a shoulder injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that the shoulder injury Dennis sustained during Sunday's win over the Eagles was "pretty bad," per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Dennis will now be required to miss at least the next four games of the regular season, which would put his earliest return date to Week 9 against the Chiefs on Nov. 4, though the severity of the injury could force the 2023 fifth-round pick to sit beyond the minimum window. K.J. Britt saw an uptick in defensive snaps at inside linebacker after Dennis went down in the second quarter of Sunday's game, and the former should slide into the starting role alongside Lavonte David moving forward.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

May have significant injury Head coach Todd Bowles stated Monday that Dennis hurt his shoulder "pretty bad" in Sunday's win over the Eagles, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Dennis exited in the second quarter of the Week 4 matchup and was unable to return to the game. It's not clear that he will, but likely safe to assume the second-year pro will undergo some imaging to diagnose the injury. With the Buccaneers on a short week and traveling to Atlanta for a Thursday matchup, Dennis may be closer to doubtful than questionable, but more details won't be known until the team releases its first injury report for the week.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Dennis (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Eagles, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Dennis' inability to return will be a blow to Tamp Bay's linebacker corps. In his continued absence, K.J. Britt will likely see an uptick in snaps in the second half of Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with shoulder injury Dennis is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a shoulder injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Dennis walked off the field with trainers in the second quarter of Sunday's game. K.J. Britt is the top candidate to see increased snaps at inside linebacker alongside starter Lavonte David for as long as Dennis is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit stops in win Dennis recorded 10 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Dennis was a busy man once again in Week 2, securing double-digit stops for the first time in his career. The linebacker played 44 of the team's 85 total defensive snaps in the contest. Dennis has now compiled 17 total tackles (11 solo) through two games in 2024, already surpassing the 13 tackles he produced over 13 contests in his rookie campaign in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Stands out in Week 1 Dennis recorded seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Buccaneers' 37-20 win over the Commanders in Week 1.

Impact Dennis finished as the second-leading tackler behind safety Jordan Whitehead, and he impressively racked up his solid tackle total on just 19 snaps from scrimmage. The second-year pro, a fifth-round pick in 2023, played on only 96 snaps during his rookie campaign, but Dennis projects for a larger role this season following the offseason departures of Devin White and Shaquil Barrett.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Past shoulder injury Dennis (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Dennis missed time in August due to a shoulder injury, but it appears he's returned just in time for the Buccaneers' regular-season opener Sunday. With Dennis back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of Tampa Bay's top rotational inside linebackers in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Friday Dennis (undisclosed) did not practice Friday, Greg Auman of FOXSports.com reports.

Impact There wasn't an official reason provided for Dennis' absence, but it would appear to be a minor injury. The second-year pro is primed to take on a bigger role in 2024 after logging 101 snaps on defense as a rookie across 13 regular-season games. Dennis recorded a modest 13 tackles (11 solo) in that span, but he came out of the University of Pittsburgh with a well-earned reputation as a disruptive defender that recorded 36 tackles for loss over his last 35 college games.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

SirVocea Dennis Chats Liam Coen's Offense, Lavonte David's Mentorship: Training Camp Takeaways During training camp, inside linebacker SirVocea Dennis discusses the Bucs’ retooled offense under Liam Coen and learning from legend Lavont...

JULY 29 • BUCCANEERS.COM

SirVocea Dennis Following Lavonte David's Lead | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker SirVocea Dennis spoke to the media following Monday's 2024 Training Camp practice. LB Dennis discussed prepa...

JULY 29 • BUCCANEERS.COM

SirVocea Dennis Discusses His Health, Looking at Tape | Press Conference Linebacker SirVocea Dennis spoke to the media following the Bucs' game against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12. LB Dennis discussed contin...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Bucs' beat-up defense to lean on promising rookies even more down the stretch

SirVocea Dennis on Lavonte David's Advice, 'Trust Yourself' | Press Conference Linebacker SirVocea Dennis spoke to the media following Wednesday's Week 12 practice. LB Dennis discussed LB Lavonte David being 'the best l...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs' Calijah Kancey, SirVocea Dennis ruled out for MNF game vs. Eagles Devin White, Cody Mauch, Vita Vea and Carlton Davis will be game-time decisions for Tampa Bay on Monday night.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

SirVocea Dennis Learning from Lavonte David, Trusting Himself | Press Conference Linebacker SirVocea Dennis spoke to the media following Tuesday's Training Camp practice. LB Dennis discussed limiting his mistakes, setting...

AUGUST 8, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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