The Tampa Bay Buccaneers issued a press release on Saturday after security Jordan Whitehead was injured in a automobile crash.
“Jordan Whitehead was concerned in an auto accident this morning on his approach to our observe facility. As a result of accidents sustained within the accident, he is not going to play in Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the New Orleans Saints and has been positioned on the Reserve/Non-Soccer Damage (NFI) record,” the group announced.
The Bucs additionally signed Ryan Neal from their observe squad to take Whitehead’s place on the energetic roster.
In accordance with Bucs reporter Rick Stroud, Whitehead is OK general. Nevertheless, the security’s accidents had been sufficient to result in his placement on the Non-Soccer Damage record. Whitehead can be expected to overlook the remainder of the season, that means he unlikely to be obtainable 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 in opposition to New Orleans. The Bucs will clinch the NFC South with a win, or a Week 18 loss by the Falcons.
