The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fear starting safety Jordan Whitehead tore a pectoral muscle Sunday and will miss the rest of the season, NFL Network reported Monday.
The team is awaiting MRI results to confirm the injury, which occurred during the fourth quarter of the Bucs’ 30-7 road win against the New York Giants.
Whitehead, 27, has started all 11 games since rejoining the Bucs this season, notching 76 tackles and three passes defensed.
He has 554 tackles and 11 interceptions in 104 games (100 starts) with Tampa Bay (2018-21, 2024) and the New York Jets (2022-23). The Buccaneers drafted him in the fourth round in 2018.
A potential replacement is already on the roster after the Bucs claimed veteran safety Mike Edwards off waivers from the Buffalo Bills last week.
The Buccaneers (5-6) are only a game behind the NFC South-leading Atlanta Falcons heading into a Week 13 road game against the Carolina Panthers (3-8).
–Field Level Media
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