The Bucks lost yet another defensive starter to injured reserve. Tampa Bay has placed second-year defensive back Christian Isien on IR after starting 10 games and appearing in 14 games after sustaining a chest injury in last week’s 26-24 loss to Dallas on Sunday Night Football. did.
Losing one starter in the secondary while getting one back from injured reserve is a common occurrence this year.
The practice window just opened this week for starting strong safety Jordan Whitehead. He missed the past four games with the exact same injury, a pectoral strain, so he could be available this Sunday against Carolina. Antwon Winfield Jr., the team’s starting free safety, suffered a knee injury in Week 14’s win over the Raiders and has continued to miss practice.
Bucks Middle School has been hit by injuries this season.
Bucs CB Jamel Dean and S Christian Isien with Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb – Photo courtesy of USA Today
Strong safety Jordan Whitehead has started just 11 games this year, one game ahead of the versatile Christian Isien, who has played strong safety, free safety, nickelback, and a little bit at outside cornerback. That’s a lot, but free safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has only started nine games this season due to foot and knee injuries.
Isien becomes the third member of the Bucks’ secondary to be placed on injured reserve this year. He joins Whitehead, who suffered a chest injury in Week 12 against the Giants in New York, and cornerback Jamel Dean, who suffered a severe hamstring strain in the 51-27 win over New Orleans. . 6th week.
Winfield has missed a total of six games this year due to injury, while the rookie nickelback tykey smith He missed a total of four games due to a concussion (one game) and a knee injury (three games).
Isien played in 31 career games with Tampa Bay, recording 138 tackles (seven for a loss), five passes defended, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and two quarterback hits. This season, Isien recorded 75 tackles (four for a loss), three passes defended, one interception, and one forced fumble.
