(This post was updated following an injury update on K.J. Britt)
Buccaneers inside linebacker KJ Britt exited Sunday’s game with the Carolina Panthers with an ankle injury and has been ruled out by the team. Britt was injured on the first play of the Panthers’ first touchdown drive of the game.
K.J. Britt injury update
The Buccaneers are downgrading LB K.J. Britt (ankle) and S Mike Edwards (hamstring) to OUT for the remainder of today’s game. pic.twitter.com/9bRGf24eJB
— Buccaneers Communications (@BuccaneersComms) December 1, 2024
How long will K.J. Britt be out?
He was replaced by reserve linebacker JJ Russell though recent roster addition Vi Jones will get work in Britt’s stead as well.
Bucs LB depth chart
The Bucs have been platooning their inside linebackers, with Britt typically taking early-down snaps. Britt has been exposed this year on passing downs and has seen reduced usage from last season when he took over for Devin White.
The position itself doesn’t have much more depth to support a serious injury, so the Bucs hope that this is minor.