JANUARY 8, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM
TAHIR WHITEHEAD
Cardinals Elevate Tahir Whitehead, David Wells For Sunday Practice squad moves don't include Breeland
Added to Cardinals' practice squad Whitehead was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Impact Whitehead last played in 2020, making 51 tackles, recovering a fumble and intercepting a pass in 14 games with the Panthers. With the injury to J.J. Watt (shoulder), the Cardinals could end up using Whitehead as a depth piece on the defensive unit.
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Say Their Stories: Jemel Roberson as told by Tahir Whitehead Carolina Panthers linebacker Tahir Whitehead honors the life of Jemel Roberson and highlights the importance and impact of his story on Say...
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • NFL.COM
Inspire Change: The story of Jemel Roberson as told by Tahir Whitehead Tahir Whitehead honors the memory of Jemel Roberson, a security guard who was fatally shot by a police officer after subduing an active shoo...
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
Production declines with Panthers Whitehead finished the 2020 season with 51 tackles (27 solo), one interception and one fumble recovery in 14 games played.
Impact Whitehead signed a one-year deal with the Panthers as they sought to replace All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly following his retirement last offseason. Although the 30-year-old went on to start nine games, Whitehead played under 40 percent of Carolina's defensive plays overall, snapping his four-season streak of having 100-plus tackles. As he aims to rehab his value in 2021, it wouldn't be surprising to see Whitehead sign elsewhere in free agency.
JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: Tahir Whitehead makes interception Whitehead picked off Dwayne Haskins in the first half.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Cleared for Sunday's game Whitehead (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Whitehead was active last week, but it appeared only to be in case of emergency, as he didn't log a snap on defense or special teams. Jermaine Carter has apparently usurped him as the starting middle linebacker anyway, and there's no indication that will change Sunday.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Sunday Whitehead (ribs) is active for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Whitehead has started nine games at middle linebacker this season, but he hasn't logged more than 60 percent of the defensive snaps in a game since Week 2. As a result, he may fall short of 100 tackles for the first time since the 2015 season, as he's averaging 4.9 stops per game.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Draws questionable tag Whitehead (ribs) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Impact Whitehead has put together back-to-back limited practices, and it looks as though a final decision on his availability could come down to a game-time decision. He's dipped below 50 percent of defensive snaps over the last two weeks, though, making him only a fringe fantasy option in IDP formats.
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Thursday Whitehead (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact Whitehead's rib injury kept him from practicing Wednesday, so it's encouraging to see him practicing in at least a limited fashion Thursday. However, the veteran linebacker has now been held below 50 percent of defensive snaps in back-to-back games, so he'll be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes even if he does suit up against the Lions on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Wednesday Whitehead (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact This is a new injury for Whitehead, who hasn't been on the injury report since dealing with a thigh injury in early October. It's possible this was more of a maintenance day for the 30-year-old linebacker, but Whitehead's participation level in practice over the rest of the week should dictate his status for Sunday's clash with the Lions.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
It’s time for the Panthers to cut Tahir Whitehead experiment short Is it time for the Carolina Panthers to cut their experiment regarding linebacker Tahir Whitehead short after another disappointing display...
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • CATCRAVE.COM
3 potential free-agent LB competition for Tahir Whitehead Could Tahir Whitehead's disappointing start to the 2020 season force the Carolina Panthers to bring in some extra competition? It hasn't bee...
OCTOBER 6, 2020 • CATCRAVE.COM
To play Week 4 against Cardinals Whitehead (thigh) is active for Sunday's matchup against Arizona.
Impact The newly-acquired Whitehead collected six or more tackles in each of his first three games as a Panther, and he was not designated with an injury immediately following the team's Week 3 win over the Chargers. Whitehead popped up on the injury report Saturday, though the severity of the issue does not seem especially prohibitive given that he will not miss any game time. The 30-year-old will be tasked with helping the Panthers to contain Arizona's seventh-ranked rushing attack (149.7 yards per game).
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on injury report Whitehead (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Whitehead wasn't listed on the injury report all week, but he popped up Saturday with a thigh injury. The severity is unknown, so he should be considered a true game-time decision at this time. Adarius Taylor is slated to start at middle linebacker if Whitehead misses time.
OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Recovers fumble in win Whitehead made seven tackles (two solo) and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 21-16 win over the Chargers.
Impact Whitehead scooped up a Brian Burns-forced fumble and ran 20 yards into Chargers territory to ultimately set up a field goal during the first quarter. The veteran also pitched in with regular tackling involvement over the course of Sunday's game, bringing his tally to 19 stops thus far. That mark trails only Jeremy Chinn and Shaq Thompson for Carolina's team lead through three weeks.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: Brian Burns gets strip sack, Tahir Whitehead recovers Brian Burns strip-sacked Justin Herbert and Tahir Whitehead recovered the fumble in plus territory.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Week 3 spotlight: Tahir Whitehead has plenty to prove at the Chargers Tahir Whitehead has endured a difficult start to life with the Carolina Panthers, but can the linebacker get back on track at the Los Angele...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • CATCRAVE.COM
Tahir Whitehead familiar with Chargers from years in AFC West Whitehead thinks the offense is similar despite L.A. moving on from Philip Rivers.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers' offense shows promise, defense needs work
The Carolina Panthers’ offense showed promise in the team’s 34-30 season-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, while its young, inexperienced defense demonstrated it still has ple...SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tahir Whitehead says the Panthers defense will continue to get better Whitehead finished with six tackles in the game against his former team.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Tahir Whitehead previews his former team Whitehead spent the last two seasons with the Raiders and previewed his former team.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Wired: Tahir Whitehead Listen to linebacker Tahir Whitehead behind-the-scenes at practice as the Panthers defense readies for Las Vegas.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Raiders linebacker upgrades: 'Like day and night'
The Raiders had a clear priority this offseason when it came to improving their perennially poor defenseSEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tahir Whitehead and Christian McCaffrey chat workouts Listen in to a post-practice convo with Whitehead and McCaffrey comparing...calves.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
