Buccaneers Place Safety Jordan Whitehead on NFI List Following Car Accident
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed safety Jordan Whitehead on the non-football injury (NFI) list following a car accident on Monday, August 15th. The team announced the move on Tuesday, August 16th.
Whitehead was involved in a single-car accident on Monday night in Tampa. He was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Buccaneers released a statement on Tuesday saying that Whitehead is “resting comfortably” and that the team is “monitoring his condition closely.”
The NFI list is for players who are unable to participate in football activities due to an injury that did not occur during football activities. Players on the NFI list do not count against the team’s roster limit of 90 players. Whitehead is expected to miss the start of the regular season, but the Buccaneers are hopeful that he will be able to return at some point during the season.
Whitehead is a key member of the Buccaneers’ defense. He started all 17 games for the Buccaneers last season and recorded 77 tackles, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles. He is a versatile player who can play both safety and linebacker.
The Buccaneers are already dealing with a number of injuries in their secondary. Cornerback Carlton Davis is on the PUP list with a hamstring injury. Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting is also dealing with a hamstring injury, but he is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.
The Buccaneers are hoping to get healthy in their secondary before the start of the regular season. They open the season on September 11th against the Dallas Cowboys.
Background on Jordan Whitehead
Jordan Whitehead is a 25-year-old safety who was drafted by the Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh.
Whitehead has started 52 games in his NFL career, including 32 games for the Buccaneers. He has recorded 253 tackles, six interceptions, and three forced fumbles in his career.
Whitehead is a versatile player who can play both safety and linebacker. He is a good tackler and has a knack for making big plays. He is also a valuable special teams contributor.
Impact of Whitehead’s Injury
Whitehead’s injury is a blow to the Buccaneers’ defense. He is a key member of the secondary and his absence will be felt. The Buccaneers will need to find a way to replace his production on the field.
The Buccaneers have a number of options to replace Whitehead in the starting lineup. They could move Mike Edwards to safety or they could start rookie safety Logan Ryan. They could also sign a free agent safety.
The Buccaneers are hoping to get Whitehead back on the field as soon as possible. However, they will need to find a way to replace his production in the meantime.
Conclusion
The Buccaneers are dealing with a number of injuries in their secondary, including the loss of safety Jordan Whitehead to the NFI list. Whitehead is a key member of the defense and his absence will be felt. The Buccaneers will need to find a way to replace his production on the field.