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2024 Defensive

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Regular Season 30 1 0 1 0.0

Top Christian Izien News

  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Eight tackles in defeat

    Izien recorded eight total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 26-7 loss to Denver.

    Izien was a busy man for a second straight week, drawing another start for Antoine Winfield (foot) at free safety. Izien finished tied with linebacker Lavonte David for the second-most stops on the team behind cornerback Jamel Dean. To this point in 2024, Izien has compiled 20 total tackles (13 solo), an interception, three passes defensed and a forced fumble over three games.

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Snatches interception in start

    Izien recorded nine total tackles (five solo), an interception and two passes defensed in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

    Izien was thrust into a starting role at free safety with Antoine Winfield (foot) unavailable versus Detroit. Izien made the most of his opportunity, picking off Jared Goff in the fourth quarter. The 24-year-old will likely draw another start in Week 3 against the Broncos.

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Absent from injury report

    Izien (leg) was not listed on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.

    Izien had been dealing with a leg injury towards the tail end of training camp, but he appears to be fully healthy ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Commanders. Izien finished 2023 with 65 tackles (47 solo), two passes defended, two interceptions and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season games.

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Missing practice

    Izien (leg) did not practice Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Izien is considered day-to-day with the injury and could still suit up for the team's preseason finale against the Dolphins on Friday. If not, he should be ready to go Week 1 against the Commanders, where he's once again expected to operate as the team's slot corner in 2024.

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Could get look at safety

    Izien will take reps at free safety during the offseason, according to safeties coach Nick Rapone, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Izien spent most of last season working as Tampa Bay's slot corner, but he may find himself with a more dynamic role in 2024. It's unclear if the Buccaneers have someone else in mind to handle slot duties in his place, or if they just want to see if Izien could help bolster their depth at safety.

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Stays busy as rookie

    Izien provided 65 tackles (47 solo), two interceptions and a forced fumble across 17 regular-season games in 2023. He added six tackles (five solo) in two postseason contests.

    The undrafted rookie was busy right from the jump of his career, finishing the regular season with 690 snaps on defense and then logging another 58 plays during the Buccaneers' two postseason games. Izien frequently was deployed in the slot and held his own, allowing just a 51.3 completion percentage, 4.1 yards per attempt and zero touchdowns in primary coverage during the regular season. The Rutgers product is under contract for two additional years and could well see a similar workload in 2024.

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Active Sunday

    Izien (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Izien practiced Wednesday and Thursday before missing Friday's session. The rookie played on a season-high 62 defensive snaps in Week 8 versus the Bills.

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Could miss Week 9 due to illness

    Izien is dealing with an illness and has been deemed questionable to suit up Sunday in Houston.

    Izien practiced as usual Wednesday and Thursday but was held out Friday after picking up an illness, making his status for Sunday uncertain. The rookie logged a season-high 91 percent of Tampa Bay's defensive snaps against Buffalo last Thursday, finishing with two tackles (one solo).

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Stellar tackling night Monday

    Izien recorded eight tackles (six solo) in the Buccaneers' 25-11 loss to the Eagles on Monday night.

    Izien logged 39 snaps overall while Carlton Davis (toe) missed a second straight game and Jamel Dean exited early with a shoulder injury. Izien recorded the best tackle total of his young career in the process, helping offset the fact he failed to get his hands on the ball for the first time as a pro after tallying a pair of interceptions in his first two contests. Even when the secondary is at full health, Izien should continue to enjoy a robust role considering his slot cornerback duties and ability to rotate in at safety if necessary.

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Nabs second interception

    Izien made three tackles (two solo) and picked off a pass in a 27-17 Week 2 win against Chicago.

    Izien sealed the outcome by picking off Justin Fields on Chicago's final drive in the fourth quarter. The rookie has started his career with an interception in each of his first two games. He began last week in concussion protocol but was able to play and log 75 percent of Tampa Bay's defensive snaps versus the Bears.

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Active against Bears

    Izien (concussion) is active Week 2 against the Bears.

    All signs were pointing to Izien clearing concussion protocol and taking the field this week, especially after he logged a full practice Friday. The rookie safety had a meaningful role in Week 1's upset over Minnesota, logging three combined tackles and an interception across 35 defensive snaps, in addition to seeing some work on special teams.

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Trending toward playing Sunday

    Izien (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears, but he was a full participant at practice Friday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    He appears to be progressing well through the league's five-step concussion protocol, but there's still a chance Izien won't be available for Tampa Bay in Week 2. If he is forced to sit out, 2022 fifth-rounder Zyon McCollum could be in line for a heavy workload at corner, especially considering Carlton Davis (toe) has already been ruled out.

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: Making progress

    Izien (concussion) logged a limited practice Thursday.

    Izien was able to get back on the field after logging a DNP on Wednesday. It's a sign of progress for the 23-year-old's progression through the league's five-step concussion protocol, although he should still be considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Bears.

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  • Buccaneers' Christian Izien: In concussion protocol

    Izien (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bears.

    Izien will have to make a speedy recovery to have any chance to suit up for Week 2. If he can't go, 2022 fifth-rounder Zyon McCollum would likely be in line for more reps than usual.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-10, 200 lbs
Birthplace: Far Rockaway, NY
Age: 24
School: Rutgers
Experience: 2