Chris Braswell Injury News & Updates
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Solid output in preseason debut
Braswell recorded four tackles (two solo) in the Buccaneers' 29-7 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday night.
ANALYSIS
The 2024 second-round pick has had some eyes on him this summer, as he dropped weight in an effort to gain quickness and it's translated well to the practice field in early camp practices. Braswell carried the momentum over into his first taste of game action, finishing tied for third in tackles on the night for the Buccaneers while playing on 31 snaps (54 percent). Braswell figures in for a rotational role once again in his second season, but if he can continue displaying an improved feel for coach Todd Bowles' scheme, he should be in line for a boost on the 308 defensive snaps he logged across 17 regular-season games as a rookie.
Aug 2, 2025
Refining game going into Year 2
Braswell has looked quicker in training camp after some offseason weight loss and is also working on several other aspects of his game, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Todd Bowles noted Thursday that Braswell's weight loss was made to translate to the field in terms of his quickness, and that strategy seems to have worked. Braswell is "coming off the ball a lot faster" than last season according to Bowles, who also said he sees the 2024 second-round pick starting to let his talent take over. Braswell spent the offseason working with fellow pass rusher Yaya Diaby, and Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports Braswell has also been working on his run defense and dropping into coverage.
Jan 24, 2025
Very quiet rookie season
Braswell recorded 18 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season games in 2024.
ANALYSIS
The rookie second-round pick didn't come close to living up to expectations after finishing his college career at Alabama with 75 tackles, including 10.5 sacks, across 41 games. Braswell never topped four tackles in any game while playing 307 snaps in a rotational role, and he didn't record the first full sack of his career until Week 17 against the Panthers. Braswell posted just two total tackles and his fumble recovery from Week 15 through the wild-card loss to the Commanders, heading into the offseason on a particularly sharp downturn.
Dec 10, 2024
Career-high tackle total in win
Braswell recorded four tackles (all solo) in the Buccaneers' 28-13 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The rookie second-round pick had been a complete non-factor since Week 6, posting all of two solo tackles across 119 snaps over the six games prior to Sunday's interconference clash. However, Braswell reemerged with a new career-high tackle tally across 24 snaps (36 percent) against Las Vegas. Despite the solid showing, Braswell remains far off the IDP radar with only 16 tackles (10 solo), including 0.5 sacks, over his first 13 career games.
Nov 20, 2024
Past oblique injury
Braswell (oblique) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
ANALYSIS
Braswell suffered an oblique injury during the Buccaneers' Week 10 loss to the 49ers. Thanks to the additional rest due to the Week 11 bye, Braswell was able to practice Wednesday without limitations, and barring any setbacks, he should suit up against the Giants on Sunday. The rookie second-round pick has logged 11 tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks, through 10 regular-season games.
Nov 10, 2024
Leaves game with oblique injury
Braswell (oblique) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Braswell suffered an oblique injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. With the game winding down, it's unclear if Braswell will return to the field even if he would be healthy enough to do so.
Oct 16, 2024
Records half-sack in win
Braswell supplied three assisted tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and an additional quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The sack of Spencer Rattler that Braswell shared with K.J. Britt served as the first QB takedown the rookie second-round pick has received credit for during his nascent career. Braswell logged 25 snaps overall, keeping him firmly in the rotational role he's been playing since Week 1. Braswell has only two multi-tackle tallies through six games thus far, however, so he still has a ways to go before becoming a reliable IDP option.
Sep 24, 2024
Pair of QB hits in loss
Braswell delivered one assisted tackle and two quarterback hits in the Buccaneers' 26-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Braswell played on 23 snaps overall (34 percent) and was able to make contact with Bo Nix twice during the lopsided loss. The rookie second-round pick is filling a modest rotational role thus far in his nascent career, topping out at 24 snaps back in Week 1 and recording just three tackles (one solo) across his first three contests.
Aug 15, 2024
Records sack in joint practice
Braswell, the Buccaneers' rookie second-round pick, used his speed to record a would-be sack during Wednesday's joint practice with the Jaguars, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Braswell had just a single tackle in the Buccaneers' 17-14 preseason win over the Bengals on Saturday night, but Dix reports the rookie showed off his speed and athleticism Wednesday by utilizing a long-arm maneuver on the offensive tackle and pushing him into the quarterback. Braswell is expected to play a key rotational role right from the onset of his career, with Tampa Bay banking on the same talent that led to him pacing the SEC in quarterback pressures (56) in 2023 manifesting itself regularly at the NFL level.
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