Buccaneers nickel cornerback Tykee Smith left their Thursday night matchup with the Atlanta Falcons to be evaluated for a concussion. He was hit by Bucs linebacker KJ Britt while making a tackle in the second quarter.
Buccaneers DB Tykee Smith is being evaluated for a concussion. pic.twitter.com/Nz0oZf3gxt
— Buccaneers Communications (@BuccaneersComms) October 4, 2024
Tampa Bay is already missing All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. His absence could press second-year CB Josh Hayes into service, or the Bucs may move Christian Izien to his old position and bring in Kaevon Merriweather to play safety.