TYKEE SMITH NEWS

Limited in return to practice Smith (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Smith suffered a knee injury in the final practice leading up to Tampa Bay's Week 10 clash against San Francisco, and the injury was severe enough for him to be sidelined for that contest. The Buccaneers enjoyed a bye for Week 11, and the additional rest has allowed Smith to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. The rookie third-rounder will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.

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Won't play Week 10 Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Smith suffered a knee injury in Friday's practice, which will cause the rookie third-round pick to miss his second game of the regular season. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but Smith will have additional time to recover due to the Buccaneers being on a bye for Week 11. Tavierre Thomas is the top candidate to serve as the Bucs' starting slot corner due to Smith being sidelined.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar in return to action Smith furnished nine tackles (eight solo), one pass defensed and a forced fumble in the Buccaneers' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

Impact The impressive rookie came back from a Week 8 absence due to a concussion and logged a robust 72 snaps (85 percent) while also finishing tied for third in stops on the Buccaneers. Smith's tackle total was also good for the second highest of his career, and he also jarred the ball loose from Travis Kelce in Tampa Bay territory late in the first half, which led to a fumble recovery by Josh Hayes. Smith now has an impressive 42 tackles (30 solo), an interception, four additional defensed passes and three total forced fumbles over eight games, keeping him firmly on the IDP radar heading into a Week 10 matchup against the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6

Tykee Smith Forces a Travis Kelce Fumble | Bucs vs. Chiefs Highlights S Tykee Smith forces a fumble against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.

NOVEMBER 5 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Active Monday night Smith (concussion) is active for Monday night's matchup with the Chiefs, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The slot cornerback had to miss Tampa Bay's Week 8 loss to Atlanta after suffering the concussion during the team's Week 7 defeat to Baltimore. Smith cleared the NFL's concussion protocol by Saturday and participated in the team's practice session that same day. The rookie third-round pick has 33 tackles (22 solo), four passes defensed, an interception and two forced fumbles in 2024.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as questionable for Week 9 Smith (concussion) was a full practice participant Saturday and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Chiefs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports...

Impact Greg Auman of Fox Sports reported before the release of Saturday's injury report that Smith cleared the league's concussion protocols, though Smith has still been given the questionable tag. It's possible that Smith may have to clear additional steps before being given the green light to play Monday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Kansas City Smith has cleared concussion protocols and will be available for Monday's game against the Chiefs, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Smith was sidelined for the Bucs' Week 8 loss to the Falcons due to a concussion he sustained in Week 7 against the Ravens. He was able to log a full practice Friday, and he's done enough to pass the league's five-step concussion protocols. Smith will serve as the Buccaneers' top slot corner for Monday's contest.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Friday Smith (concussion) was a full participant at the Buccaneers' practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith was unavailable for the team's Week 8 loss to the Falcons as a result of a concussion he suffered in Week 7 versus Baltimore. The safety's ability to log a full practice Friday is a big step in his recovery, but he still needs to clear concussion protocol in order to play against Kansas City on Monday Night Football.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Still in concussion protocols Smith (concussion) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report.

Impact Smith was diagnosed with a concussion during the Bucs' Week 7 loss to the Ravens, and he was held out of this Sunday's game against the Falcons. Even if Smith is able to log a full practice Thursday or Friday, he'll still need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols before Monday's game against the Chiefs.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 8 Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Friday that Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Smith sustained a concussion in the Buccaneers' Week 7 loss to the Ravens and has yet to pass through the NFL's five-step protocol. The rookie safety has recorded 33 total tackles and four passes defended, including one interception, through his first seven games. With Smith sidelined in Week 8, expect Tavierre Thomas to serve as Tampa Bay's top slot corner.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

DNP to open week Smith (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.

Impact Smith suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Monday's loss to the Ravens. The rookie third-round pick appears to be far off of clearing the NFL's five-step concussion protocols, and unless he's able to practice in full this week, he's unlikely to suit up against the Falcons on Sunday. If Smith is sidelined, Tavierre Thomas and Christian Izien would be the top candidates to start at nickel corner alongside Zyon McCollum and Tyrek Funderburk.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Done for night Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's contest against the Ravens.

Impact Smith suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Monday's matchup and he'll miss the remainder of the game as a result. The cornerback will have one less day than normal to clear concussion protocol prior to Sunday's game against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Smith (head) is being evaluated for a concussion, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Smith suffered a blow to the head in the second quarter of Monday's contest against the Ravens while attempting to make a tackle and his status for the rest of the game is up in the air. In his absence, Tavierre Thomas will see an uptick in usage at slot cornerback.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye lead historic week for rookie QBs

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OCTOBER 16

Makes sizable impact in win Smith recorded five tackles (three solo), an interception, an additional pass defensed and a forced fumble in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact A game after recording a career-high 11 stops in a Week 5 loss to the Falcons, Smith established another early milestone by nabbing his first interception. The rookie third-round selection's pick of a Spencer Rattler pass intended for Rashid Shaheed with 4:24 remaining at the Buccaneers' 36-yard line essentially snuffed out any hope of a Saints comeback, especially since the ensuing possession culminated in Tampa Bay's final touchdown of the afternoon. Smith has quickly established himself as a playmaking presence in the team's talented secondary and is a rising IDP asset into a Week 7 home matchup against the Ravens on Monday night.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Tykee Smith Grabs First Career INT | Bucs vs. Saints Highlights S Tykee Smith grabs an interception against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season.

OCTOBER 13 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Paces Bucs with 11 stops in loss Smith registered 11 tackles (nine solo) along with a forced fumble and a defensed pass Thursday in an overtime loss to the Falcons.

Impact Smith was evaluated for a concussion in the second quarter but wasn't out long, as he returned to the game before halftime. The rookie cornerback finished with a career-high 11 stops after recording just one tackle against Philadelphia in his previous game. Smith logged 99 percent of the Buccaneers' defensive snaps Thursday and has become a fixture in the team's secondary.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Thursday Smith (head) has returned to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Smith was evaluated for a concussion midway through the second quarter and was initially deemed questionable to return. The cornerback was subsequently cleared and re-entered to the contest prior to halftime. Smith had a productive first half, tallying seven tackles (six solo).

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Smith is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The cornerback made six tackles (five solo) before exiting. Smith recorded 17 tackles (10 solo) and a pass defensed in the Buccaneers' first four games of 2024. Tavierre Thomas is his backup in the slot.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Standout tackle effort in win Smith recorded eight tackles (six solo), including one for loss, in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions in Week 2.

Impact The rookie came into the contest nursing an illness, but Smith did a fine job out of his slot cornerback role. The 2024 third-round pick has allowed a stingy 55.6 percent completion rate and modest 6.6 yards per attempt on the nine attempts he's faced as a primary defender thus far in his nascent NFL career.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling better Smith (illness) will play Sunday against the Lions, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Smith was unable to practice Thursday or Friday, but he traveled with the team to Detroit and has made enough progress in his recovery to take the field Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Travelling to Detroit Smith (illness) is travelling with the Buccaneers to Detroit, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith came down with an illness this week, which prevented him from practicing Thursday and Friday. He'll go through warmups before Sunday's game, but if he's unable to suit up, Tavierre Thomas would be the top candidate to slide into the nickel corner role. Smith registered two tackles while playing 40 snaps (38 on defense, two on special teams) in Week 1 against the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Week 2 Smith (illness) is not practicing Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Smith operated as Tampa Bay's top slot cornerback Week 1, so it would be a notable loss for the secondary if he can't suit up versus Detroit. The Buccaneers are already down safety Antoine Winfield (foot), plus cornerbacks Josh Hayes (ankle) and Bryce Hall (ankle, IR) for Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE