IR
Injury Pectoral
Est. Return 1/26/2025
2024 Defense Stats
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75
SACKS
0.0
INT
1
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1
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0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Izien was thrust into action early and often after latching on to the active roster as an undrafted rookie in 2023, appearing in all 17 games and recording 65 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble while not allowing a touchdown on 39 pass attempts faced in primary coverage. The Rutgers product finished with a substantial 690 defensive snaps, which should provide the foundation for a possible Year 2 leap after what was already an impressive rookie campaign. Read Past Outlooks
Placed on IR due to pec injury
The Buccaneers placed Izien (pectoral) on injured reserve Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Izien suffered a pectoral injury during the Buccaneers' Week 16 loss to the Cowboys, and it appears severe enough for him to warrant a multi-week absence. He is required to miss at least the next four games, which means he won't be eligible to return from IR until the NFC Championship Game, assuming Tampa Bay makes it that far. With his 2024 regular season over, Izien will finish with 75 tackles (48 solo), three pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble across 14 regular-season games. Izien's loss is a blow to the Bucs' secondary, but the good news for Tampa Bay is that Jordan Whitehead (pectoral) was designated to return from IR on Tuesday and could be activated ahead of Sunday's NFC South clash against the Panthers.
Izien suffered a pectoral injury during the Buccaneers' Week 16 loss to the Cowboys, and it appears severe enough for him to warrant a multi-week absence. He is required to miss at least the next four games, which means he won't be eligible to return from IR until the NFC Championship Game, assuming Tampa Bay makes it that far. With his 2024 regular season over, Izien will finish with 75 tackles (48 solo), three pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble across 14 regular-season games. Izien's loss is a blow to the Bucs' secondary, but the good news for Tampa Bay is that Jordan Whitehead (pectoral) was designated to return from IR on Tuesday and could be activated ahead of Sunday's NFC South clash against the Panthers.
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Managing pectoral injury
Izien (pectoral) was estimated as a non-participant in practice Wednesday.
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Leading tackler versus Cowboys
Izien tallied 13 tackles (nine solo) during Tampa Bay's loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.
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Ready to rock
Izien (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Still working through groin injury
Izien (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Will play versus Chargers
Izien (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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