The hits keep coming for Tampa Bay’s secondary.
Nickel cornerback Tykee Smith has been ruled out the Buccaneers’ Monday Night Football matchup against the Baltimore Ravens with a concussion. He left the game as the Ravens were angling for scoring position near the end of the second quarter.
The Bucs’ defense struggled to contain the Ravens’ offense through the second quarter, allowing them to score 17 unanswered points. Smith had his part to play, running past Justice Hill toward Lamar Jackson as the two connected on a screen pass for a touchdown to put the Ravens up 14-10.
If Smith is ruled out, he will be replaced by second-year defensive back Christian Izien, who was Tampa Bay’s starting nickel last year. The Bucs are already missing starting CB Jamel Dean, who was put on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.