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2024 Defensive

STATS CMB
Total Tackles
SCK
Sacks
FUM
Forced Fumbles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
Regular Season 69 0.5 0 0 0

Top K.J. Britt News

  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Three stops in return from injury

    Britt furnished three tackles (two solo) in the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Britt was making his return from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, but he played just 17 snaps (36 percent) on defense. The fourth-year linebacker has been productive overall despite the absences and modest numbers Sunday, as Britt now boasts a career-high 69 tackles (37 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defensed across 572 snaps over 13 games.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Will play against Carolina

    Britt (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

    Britt will return from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 13 against the Panthers. In the 11 games prior to his injury, the 2021 fifth-round pick logged 66 tackles (35 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defense. Britt should reclaim his starting spot at inside linebacker alongside Lavonte David while J.J. Russell and Deion Jones serve as the backups.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Questionable for Sunday

    Britt (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    The Auburn product has been sidelined for each of Tampa Bay's last three games due to an ankle injury sustained in the Week 13 win over the Panthers. However, Britt practiced in full throughout the week, suggesting he's nearing a return to the field. If Britt suits up for Sunday's divisional matchup, he's expected to start alongside Lavonte David as part of the Bucs' top inside linebacker duo.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Could return Week 17

    Britt (ankle) was estimated as a full participant in practice Wednesday.

    Britt has missed Tampa Bay's past three games after suffering an ankle injury Week 13 against Carolina. Though the Buccaneers didn't hold a regular practice Wednesday, the fact Britt was estimated as a full participant suggests he could return to the field Sunday against the Panthers. J.J. Russell has been starting in Britt's absence.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Inactive for Week 16

    Britt (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

    As expected, Britt will miss his third straight game due to an ankle injury, and his next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 29. Vi Jones and J.J. Russell are the top candidates to start at inside linebacker alongside Lavonte David due to Britt's injury.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Likely missing Week 16

    Britt (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    The Auburn product has missed each of Tampa Bay's last two games due to an ankle injury, and despite limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, it appears likely he'll miss his third game in a row Sunday. If Britt is sidelined in Week 16 as expected, Vi Jones is likely to start alongside Lavonte David as part of the Buccaneers' top inside linebacker duo.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Returns to practice Thursday

    Britt (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

    Britt has missed the Buccaneers' last two games due to an ankle injury. His return to practice Thursday is a positive step in his progression through his rehab, and Friday's injury report will indicate his chances of playing Sunday against Dallas. Through 12 regular-season games, Britt has registered 66 tackles (35 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defense.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Doesn't practice Wednesday

    Britt (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report.

    Britt has been sidelined for Tampa Bay's last two games due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 13 against Carolina. He has been unable to practice since the injury, and he'll have to return to the field over the next two days in order to have a chance at playing against the Cowboys on Sunday. In the 11 games prior to his injury, Britt registered 66 tackles (35 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defense.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Won't play Sunday

    Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Britt (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Britt injured his ankle Week 13 versus the Panthers and will now miss his second consecutive game while working to rehab. With Britt unavailable, J.J. Russell (hamstring) could get a chance to enter the starting lineup, if he can get healthy. Otherwise, that opportunity will figure to go to Vi Jones.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Opens week as DNP

    Britt (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Britt hurt his ankle against Carolina in Week 13 and missed this past Sunday's win over the Raiders. His participation level the rest of this week should clarify whether he has a chance of returning to action Sunday against the Chargers. If Britt can't play in that contest, J.J. Russell could get a start if he's able to return from a hamstring issue. Otherwise, the opportunity could go to Vi Jones.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Won't play vs. Raiders

    Britt (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Britt will miss his first game of the regular season due to an ankle injury he suffered in the first half of the Bucs' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers this past Sunday. Britt will focus on progressing in his recovery enough to return for Week 15 against the Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 15. J.J. Russell is expected to start at inside linebacker alongside Lavonte David due to Britt's injury.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: DNP to open week

    Britt (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

    Britt suffered an ankle injury during the first half of the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers this past Sunday. The injury was severe enough for him to not return in the second half of the contest, and he was held out of the Buccaneers' first official practice of the week. Britt will have two more chances to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's home game against the Raiders.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Done for rest of Sunday

    Britt (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Britt suffered an ankle injury in the first half of the game, which will now ultimately keep him off the field until the contest's conclusion. In his absence, J.J. Russell stands to see a bigger workload at inside linebacker.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Hurts ankle in Week 13

    Britt suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's contest at Carolina.

    Before exiting in the second quarter, Britt didn't make a mark in the box score for the Buccaneers. If he's unable to return to action, it'll mark his first game of the campaign without a tackle. Through 11 appearances, Britt ranged from three to 10 tackles in a given outing.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Racks up nine tackles Monday

    Britt recorded nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed during Monday's 30-24 overtime loss at Kansas City.

    Despite rotating off the field more frequently than he had in other recent games, Britt still played 45 defensive snaps Monday, and he totaled six-plus tackles for the sixth time in his last seven outings. As long as he holds onto his starting spot, he'll remain on the IDP radar as the year continues.

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  • Buccaneers' K.J. Britt: Double-digit tackles vs. Falcons

    Britt recorded 10 total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 31-26 loss to the Falcons.

    Britt was the Buccaneers' leading tackler in Sunday's loss, setting a new season high with 10 total stops. The fourth-year pro from Auburn has now tallied 49 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, through Tampa Bay's first eight games this year. He's expected to continue starting alongside Lavonte David (ankle) as part of the Buccaneers' top inside-linebacker duo as the season progresses.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-0, 235 lbs
Birthplace: Oxford, AL
Age: 25
School: Auburn
Experience: 4