The Tampa Bay Buccaneers issued a press release on Saturday after security Jordan Whitehead was injured in a automotive crash.
“Jordan Whitehead was concerned in an auto accident this morning on his solution to our apply facility. As a result of accidents sustained within the accident, he won’t play in Sunday’s recreation towards the New Orleans Saints and has been positioned on the Reserve/Non-Soccer Damage (NFI) checklist,” the crew announced.
The Bucs additionally signed Ryan Neal from their apply squad to take Whitehead’s place on the energetic roster.
Based on Bucs reporter Rick Stroud, Whitehead is OK general. Nevertheless, the protection’s accidents had been sufficient to result in his placement on the Non-Soccer Damage checklist. Whitehead can be expected to overlook the remainder of the season, that means he unlikely to be accessible for any playoff video games if the Bucs qualify for the postseason.
Along with Whitehead, Antoine Winfield Jr. and Jamel Dean are additionally set to overlook the Bucs’ Week 18 recreation towards New Orleans. The Bucs will clinch the NFC South with a win, or a Week 18 loss by the Falcons.
