NFL Player News
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Jordan Whitehead FS | TB
Buccaneers' Jordan Whitehead: Questionable to return
Whitehead (groin) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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.
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Tykee Smith DB | TB
Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Returns to game Thursday
Smith (head) has returned to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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).
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Tykee Smith DB | TB
Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: 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.
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.
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Drake London WR | ATL
Falcons' Drake London: Returns to action
London (head) returned to Thursday's game against Tampa Bay after being evaluated for a concussion, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
London was hit in the head early in the second quarter and missed roughly one full offensive possession while being evaluated for a concussion. He was cleared and returned to game action with just over half of the second quarter remaining.
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Drake London WR | ATL
Falcons' Drake London: Being evaluated for head injury
London exited Thursday's game against Tampa Bay and is being evaluated for a head injury, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
London got off to a quick start, racking up three catches for 38 yards and a touchdown. However, he took a hard shot to the head area while working over the middle of the field early in the second quarter. London headed to the locker room and there should be further clarity on his status once the evaluation is complete.
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Dee Alford CB | ATL
Falcons' Dee Alford: Departs Thursday with head injury
Alford is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Thursday's contest versus Tampa Bay, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Alford was hurt in the first quarter while making a tackle of Chris Godwin. Antonio Hamilton entered as the Falcons' nickel corner in Alford's stead and will likely be asked to hold down that role if the latter is unable to return.
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Kameron Johnson WR | TB
Buccaneers' Kameron Johnson: Questionable to return
Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
The punt returner and wide receiver did not record a stat before exiting. The two receivers in front of him on the receiver depth chart and behind him on the punt returner depth chart, Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer, are inactive Thursday. Sterling Shepard and Cody Thompson are Tampa Bay's only other available receivers beyond Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
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Boye Mafe LB | SEA
Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Practices Thursday
Mafe (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's walkthrough, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
The starting linebacker missed last week's loss to the Lions with the knee injury. Mafe's status Friday will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Giants. Dre'Mont Jones is Mafe's backup at strong-side linebacker.
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Tyrel Dodson LB | SEA
Seahawks' Tyrel Dodson: Returns to practice
Dodson (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's walkthrough, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
It's a step in the right direction for the starting inside linebacker ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Giants. Dodson made 10 tackles (five solo) in Monday's loss to the Lions. The fifth-year pro has 33 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, a pass defensed and a forced fumble in 2024.
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Julian Love FS | SEA
Seahawks' Julian Love: Practices in full Thursday
Love (thigh) was a full participant in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
The starting free safety was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough after exiting Monday's loss to the Lions with the thigh injury. Love has 26 tackles (22 solo), two total passes defensed (including an interception) and a forced fumble through four games.