Devin White Injury News & Updates
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Paces team with 10 stops on MNF
White tallied 10 tackles (three solo) in Monday's Week 11 loss to the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
White's 10 stops led Las Vegas in the loss. It was the fourth time this season the veteran linebacker has logged double-digit stops. White is up to 97 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, through 10 games.
Nov 8, 2025
Posts seven tackles vs. Denver
White registered seven tackles (four solo) during the Raiders' 10-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
It was a somewhat muted performance for White, who logged 16 tackles in each of his last two games prior to Thursday's AFC West clash. He still finished second on the Raiders in tackles behind Jeremy Chinn (nine) while playing every single defensive snap. White is up to 87 total tackles through nine regular-season games, which leads the Raiders and is fifth most in the NFL.
Nov 4, 2025
Another big performance Week 9
White tallied 16 tackles (eight solo) during the Raiders' 30-29 overtime loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The 2019 first-rounder has led the Raiders in tackles in back-to-back games, recording 16 stops in each of those contests while playing every single defensive stop. White has recorded at least nine tackles in five of eight regular-season games, and his 80 stops on the year is tied with Alex Singleton for sixth most in the NFL. White is well on track to record his fourth 100-tackle season of his career and first since 2022 as a member of the Buccaneers.
Oct 20, 2025
Logs 16 stops in Week 7 loss
White registered 16 tackles (six solo) during the Raiders' 31-0 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
White played all 81 defensive snaps during Sunday's blowout loss. His 16 tackles were the second most in his NFL career (18 tackles in Week 10 of the 2021 season), but the veteran linebacker still finished second in that category behind Elandon Roberts (18). White has registered at least eight tackles in five of the first seven games of the regular season, and his 64 tackles on the year is sixth most in the NFL.
Oct 13, 2025
Does it all in Week 6
White tallied nine total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one interception in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Titans.
ANALYSIS
The seventh-year pro created two turnovers for Las Vegas' defense, recording a strip-sack on Cam Ward and intercepting a pass intended for Chimere Dike in the second quarter of Sunday's win. After playing in just seven games and recording 19 total tackles for the Texans in 2024, White appears to have re-emerged as one of the league's premier inside linebackers. The 2019 first-round pick from LSU has now logged 48 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, two passes defended, including one interception, and one forced fumble while playing 100 percent of the Raiders' defensive snaps through six games. He's expected to remain a key part of Las Vegas' defense in the Week 7 matchup against the Chiefs.
Oct 6, 2025
Posts five stops in bad Week 5 loss
White notched five tackles (three solo) in Sunday's drubbing at the hands of the Colts.
ANALYSIS
White tied for second on Las Vegas with five tackles during an ugly performance by the Raiders on both sides of the ball. Through five games, the veteran linebacker has tallied 39 stops and one defensed pass.
Sep 29, 2025
Nine tackles in loss
White recorded nine total tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Bears.
ANALYSIS
White continued his resurgent 2025 campaign, leading the team in takedowns in Week 4. The linebacker has now produced 34 total tackles (25 solo) and a pass defensed over four games this season.
Sep 22, 2025
Finishes with six stops Sunday
White tallied six tackles (three solo) in a Week 3 loss to Washington on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Two of White's stops went for a loss, and the also notched a quarterback hit. The veteran linebacker has a healthy 25 tackles through his first three games as a Raider.
Sep 17, 2025
Eight tackles in defeat
White compiled eight total tackles (six solo) in Monday's 20-9 loss to the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
White was once again a rather active man in Week 2, leading the team in takedowns while playing all 58 of the team's defensive snaps against Los Angeles. The linebacker has now recorded 19 total tackles (14 solo) over his first two games with the Raiders.
Sep 8, 2025
Busy in Vegas debut
White logged 11 tackles (eight solo) during the Raiders' 17-10 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
White played all 71 defensive snaps Sunday, and his 11 tackles since Week 1 of the 2023 season as a member of the Buccaneers (12). The 2019 first-rounder signed a one-year contract with the Raiders in March after a tumultuous 2024 campaign in which he was released by the Eagles in October after not appearing in a game with the team before joining the Texans. Sunday's contest is a positive sign for White, who logged three consecutive 100-tackle seasons with Tampa Bay from 2020 to 2022.
Mar 28, 2025
Lands in Las Vegas
The Raiders are signing White to a one-year contract Friday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
White reunites with general manager John Spytek, who was Tampa Bay's director of player personnel when the Buccaneers made White a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The veteran linebacker began the 2024 season with Philadelphia, but he didn't appear in a game with the Eagles before being cut, then landing in Houston. He appeared in seven-regular season contests with the Texans but sat out the team's two playoff matchups. White will now compete to rebound with the Raiders, with the team possessing a dire need for playmakers in the linebacker corps.
Jan 26, 2025
Limited action in 2024
White finished the 2024 regular season with 19 total tackles (15 solo) over seven games.
ANALYSIS
White was released by the Eagles on Oct. 8 after not appearing in a game with the team, joining the Texans on Oct. 23. The linebacker played in six straight games between Week 8 and Week 13 before sitting until Week 18. White will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and he'll look to find another opportunity to start in 2025.
Oct 29, 2024
Puts fingerprints on win
White recorded three tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 23-20 win versus the Colts.
ANALYSIS
White collecting three tackles in his debut with Houston wasn't necessarily remarkable, but his 32 defensive snaps were second among Texans linebackers in Week 8. If Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) and Henry To'oTo'o (concussion) both fail to return from their respective injuries in Week 9, White could be in line for a similar role against the Jets.
Oct 27, 2024
Set to start Week 8
With Henry To'oTo'o (concussion) and Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) both inactive, White will start at outside linebacker against the Colts on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
After spending the first five years of his NFL career with the Buccaneers, White signed a one-year contract with the Eagles in March. However, he was a healthy scratch over Philadelphia's first four games of the regular season, and the 2019 first-round pick was released Oct. 8. White signed with the Texans on Wednesday, and he'll see action immediately with both To'oTo'o and Al-Shaair sidelined for Sunday's game. Across 14 regular-season games with Tampa Bay in 2023, White logged 83 tackles (49 solo), including 2.5 sacks, six passes defended and two interceptions.
Oct 23, 2024
Joining Texans
Houston signed White on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
White was released by Philadelphia ahead of Week 6, but he's already found an opportunity with a new team as Week 8 approaches. With both Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) and Henry To'oTo'o (concussion) dealing with injuries, White could be in line for playing time with the Texans relatively soon.
Oct 8, 2024
Gets let go
White was released by the Eagles on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
White was expected to land a starting role in Philadelphia when he joined the team on a one-year contract in March. However, things didn't go as planned for the LSU product, who never ended up suiting up for the Eagles. An ankle injury derailed his start to the season, but even once healthy the 26-year-old was inactive as a healthy scratch and most recently missed the team's last game for personal reasons. It's unclear where White will go from here and if the personal reasons for his latest absence are due to a falling out with the team, or something that could keep him away from the football field for a while.
Sep 28, 2024
Missing Week 4
White (personal) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
ANALYSIS
White will miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday, as the first-year Eagle was held out of the Philadelphia's Week 1 win over the Packers with an ankle injury and has been a healthy scratch in the past two contests. Expect Jeremiah Trotter to serve as the Eagles' top rotational inside linebacker in White's stead.
Sep 22, 2024
Healthy scratch again
White (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
White was held out of the Eagles' regular-season opener against the Packers due to an ankle injury, but the 2019 first-round pick has been a healthy scratch for Week 2 and 3. With White inactive, Jeremiah Trotter will be the primary backup at inside linebacker Sunday behind starters Zack Baun and Nakobe Dean.
Sep 16, 2024
Healthy scratch
White will not play in Monday's matchup with the Falcons due to a coach's decision.
ANALYSIS
White did not play in the Eagles' season-opening win over the Packers due to an ankle injury. He overcame the issue during practice this past week and is cleared to play, but it looks like the Eagles' coaching staff is not prepared to roll him out yet. As a result, Jeremiah Trotter, Oren Burks and Ben VanSumeren will be the available depth options at inside linebacker behind Zack Baun and Nakobe Dean.
Sep 12, 2024
Practices in full Thursday
White (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session.
ANALYSIS
White wasn't able to play in the Eagles' regular-season opener against the Packers, but his full participation in Thursday's practice is a good sign that he will be available for Week 2 against the Falcons on Monday. The 2019 first-round pick spent the first five years of his NFL career with the Buccaneers, and he finished last season with 83 tackles (49 solo), including 2.5 sacks, six passes defended and two interceptions over 14 regular-season games.
Sep 4, 2024
Ruled out for Week 1
White (ankle) didn't travel with the Eagles to Brazil and has been ruled out for Friday's season opener versus the Packers.
ANALYSIS
After a five-year run with Tampa Bay, the 2019 first-round pick joined the Eagles on a one-year contract in the offseason and was projected to serve as a starter at inside linebacker. His Philadelphia debut will have to wait at least one week, however, as White is still looking to shake off an ankle injury that he apparently picked up late in training camp or the preseason. Per Ashlyn Sullivan of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Nakobe Dean is the most likely candidate to start alongside Zack Baun at inside linebacker sans White.
Sep 3, 2024
Dealing with ankle injury
White (ankle) was limited in the Eagles' practice Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
White is battling an ankle injury that could affect his availability for Philadelphia's Week 1 matchup versus the Packers on Friday. While he'll look to be good to go, Nakobe Dean will likely get the start at inside linebacker if White ends up being unable to play.
Mar 14, 2024
Lands in Philadelphia
The Eagles agreed to terms with White on a one-year contract worth up to $7.5 million on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old was the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Bucs and spent the first five seasons of his career in Tampa Bay, winning a Super Bowl and being named to one Pro Bowl. White played in 14 games last season, finishing with 83 tackles (49 solo), six pass breakups, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions. He brings much-needed playmaking ability to Philly's linebacker corps.
Feb 2, 2024
Disappointing finish to season
White finished the 2023 regular season with 83 tackles (49 solo), including 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and an additional four defensed passes across 14 games. He added three assisted tackles in the Buccaneers' two postseason games.
ANALYSIS
White put together a highly disappointing contract season, one he finished with a whimper by recording three or fewer stops i six of the last eight games he appeared in, including the playoffs. That sample unfortunately seems destined to be the last of his Buccaneers tenure, as the 2019 first-round pick is slated to hit unrestricted free agency at the beginning of the new league year. White angled for an extension last offseason but reportedly had some exorbitant demands, and his lackluster season certainly didn't help his cause for a lucrative offer from Tampa Bay before he hits the open market.
Jan 1, 2024
Records seven tackles in loss
White had seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Saints.
ANALYSIS
White joined Antoine Winfield and Zyon McCollum as the three Bucs defenders with identical tackling performances Sunday. White has 80 tackles (46 solo), including 2.5 sacks, six passes defended and two interceptions over 13 games this season.
Dec 26, 2023
Interception in win
White recorded four tackles (two solo), including a half-sack, and also intercepted a pass and deflected two others in Sunday's 30-12 win over Jacksonville.
ANALYSIS
White was a busy man in his return from a three-game absence, snatching his first interception since Week 3 while also getting to the quarterback for the first time in his last four appearances. The linebacker is now up to 73 tackles, including 2.5 sacks, while also adding two interceptions and five pass deflections over 12 contests in 2023.
Dec 20, 2023
Looking good for Week 16
White (foot) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
White has missed Tampa Bay's last three games due to a lingering foot injury, but he looks to be on track to play Sunday, barring any setbacks. When he suits back up, he'll step back in next to Lavonte David as the Bucs' second starting inside linebacker.
Dec 17, 2023
Won't play versus Green Bay
White (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
White was full participant in back-to-back practices to end the week, but Stacey Dales of NFL Network reported Sunday that his absence Sunday is not related to his injury. With White missing his third straight game, K.J. Britt figures to slot into the starting inside linebacker slot for the second straight week alongside Lavonte David.
Dec 15, 2023
Chance to return vs. Green Bay
White (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
White has missed the past two games with a foot injury that he has played through since Week 10 against the Titans. He was able to practice fully in back-to-back sessions to end the week and has a good chance to return to the field Sunday. White has 69 tackles (39 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one interception over 11 games this season.
Dec 14, 2023
Logs full practice Thursday
White (foot) was a full practice participant Thursday.
ANALYSIS
White returned to practice after missing Wednesday's walk-through session. The veteran linebacker missed the past two games with a foot injury, but his full participation Thursday bodes well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Packers. In 11 games, White has recorded 69 tackles (39 solo), two sacks, three passes defensed and one interception.
Dec 13, 2023
Unavailable Wednesday
White (foot) was considered unavailable for the Buccaneers' walkthrough Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
White has missed two games in a row while nursing a foot injury and he'll likely need to return to practice at some point this week in order to play in Sunday's matchup with the Packers. If he's unable to go, SirVocea Dennis would likely handle an increased workload at interior linebacker again in Week 15.
Dec 8, 2023
Remains out Week 14
White (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
White will miss a second consecutive game. Tampa Bay's run defense took a major hit in his absence against the Panthers, as Chuba Hubbard produced only the second 100-yard performance of the season against the Buccaneers and scored two touchdowns. With White sidelined again, Tampa Bay could have trouble slowing down a run-heavy Falcons offense led by rookie running back Bijan Robinson.
Dec 6, 2023
DNP Wednesday
White (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.
ANALYSIS
White was able to play through his foot injury in Week 12 against the Colts, but sat out for Week 13 against the Panthers after logging two consecutive DNP's on Thursday and Friday. His practice participation leading up to Sunday's game will provide a clearer picture as to his availability for the NFC South clash.
Dec 1, 2023
Won't suit up vs. Panthers
White (foot) is out for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
White was able to play through his foot injury in Week 12 at Indianapolis, but he'll now have to sit out his first game this season as he nurses the issue. Fellow starting linebacker Lavonte David (groin) will also be sidelined in Week 13, leaving rookie fifth-rounder SirVocea Dennis (illness) as the projected captain of Tampa Bay's defense.
Nov 30, 2023
Logs another DNP
White (foot) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
White could be trending in the wrong direction to play in Week 13, as he went from limited participation at Wednesday's practice to a DNP on Thursday. The All-Pro linebacker has been missing practices over the last two weeks with this foot issue, but it has yet to stop him from suiting up on Sundays. After logging this DNP, White will almost certainly carry an injury designation into the weekend.
Nov 29, 2023
Still recovering from injury
White (foot) was a limited participant during Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
ANALYSIS
White was questionable for Sunday's loss to the Colts due to the injury but ended up playing through it while not skipping a snap on defense. Whether he aggravated his foot or his limited participation was more cautionary will likely become clearer when the team takes the practice field again Thursday.
Nov 27, 2023
Seven stops in Week 12 loss
White (foot) recorded seven tackles (four solo) and one quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 27-20 loss to the Colts on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
White played through his questionable tag and finished with the Buccaneers' third-highest tackle total of the afternoon. The star linebacker's production was a welcome sight after rare back-to-back three-tackle tallies in Weeks 10 and 11, and White will aim to take advantage of the turnover-prone Panthers in a Week 13 home matchup and put together a second straight useful IDP performance.
Nov 26, 2023
Playing Week 12
White (foot) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
White has been dealing with this foot issue over the last couple of weeks, and he'll be able to play through it once again in Week 12. The veteran linebacker has appeared in all 10 of Tampa Bay's games thus far, recording 62 total tackles, including three tackles for loss and two sacks.
Nov 24, 2023
Officially questionable for Sunday
White (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
The All-Pro linebacker was able to log a limited practice session Friday after recording DNPs both Wednesday and Thursday, and he's thought to be a game-time decision Sunday. If White were to miss Week 12, K.J. Britt would likely start in the Buccaneers' linebacker corps.
Nov 24, 2023
Looking like game-time decision
White (foot) will practice Friday and could be a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Colts, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
White played through his foot injury during Tampa Bay's loss to San Francisco in Week 11, logging 60 defensive snaps, but it looks like his availability versus Indianapolis isn't guaranteed. Assuming White is officially tagged as 'questionable' after Friday's practice, he should be considered a game-time decision for Week 12.
Nov 22, 2023
Misses practice Wednesday
White (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
White was listed as questionable ahead of last week's game against San Francisco but got the green light to play and played all 60 defensive snaps. It's safe to assume he'll be out there Sunday against the Colts.
Nov 19, 2023
Ready to go Sunday
White (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
White had been trending in the right direction over the last two days of Week 11 prep, closing out the week with a full Friday practice to portend Sunday's active status. The talented linebacker will thus be available to help in the Buccaneers' quest to slow down a dangerous 49ers offense that seemed to rediscover its footing in a lopsided Week 10 win over the Jaguars.
Nov 17, 2023
Questionable Sunday
White (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
White seems to be trending in the right direction to play this Sunday, as he's gone from recording a DNP at Wednesday's practice to a full session Friday. If the All-Pro linebacker is unable to suit up for the Buccaneers' Week 11 contest, K.J. Britt would likely see an increased workload.
Nov 16, 2023
Practices Thursday
White (foot) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session.
ANALYSIS
White is trending in the right direction as the Buccaneers prepare to face the 49ers on Sunday. The starting linebacker has 59 tackles, three passes defensed and an interception in nine games this season.
Nov 15, 2023
Misses practice Wednesday
White (foot) did not practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
White has yet to miss a game this season, and this is a new issue for him. He has a couple more days of practice to get out there ahead of Sunday's game against San Francisco. On the season, White has recorded 60 tackles (33 solo), three pass breakups, two sacks and one interception on 99 percent of the defensive snaps.
Nov 14, 2023
Second sack of season Sunday
White recorded four total tackles and one sack in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Titans.
ANALYSIS
White was able to get a sack for the second consecutive week after taking down quarterback Will Levis in the second quarter, but ranked fifth on his team in total tackles even after recording back-to-back nine-tackle outings. White has also not recorded an outing with more total tackles than leading linebacker Lavonte David since Week 1 even though their snap count remains very similar each week. White still sees the field for almost every snap each week and should continue to be a decent option for IDP leagues especially if he can keep his sack streak alive in the coming weeks.
Nov 6, 2023
Records first sack of season Sunday
White had nine tackles (five solo), including one sack, in Sunday's 39-37 loss to the Texans.
ANALYSIS
After not registering a sack over the first seven games of the season, White finally got to the quarterback in Week 9 when he took down C.J. Stroud towards the end of the second quarter. He's now up to 56 tackles (31 solo) on the year --third best on the team behind Lavonte David (78) and Ryan Neal (58) -- and is slightly behind pace of his 2022 season total of 124 tackles in 17 games.
Oct 29, 2023
Nine tackles in loss
White registered nine tackles (five solo) in Thursday's 24-18 loss to the Bills.
ANALYSIS
White is now up to 47 tackles in seven games and is on pace for 100-plus tackles for the fourth straight season. Noticeably, he has yet to record a sack this season after registering 20.5 sacks in his first four years in the league. White will look to change that in Week 9 when the Bucs hit the road to face the Texans.
Oct 17, 2023
Seven stops in Week 6 loss
White recorded seven tackles (four solo) in the Buccaneers' 20-6 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The fifth-year linebacker finished second in stops for the Bucs on the afternoon behind position mate Lavonte David. White hasn't been able to replicate his stellar 12-tackle effort from Week 1, but he's recorded at least five stops in three straight contests going into a Week 7 divisional clash against the Falcons' run-centric, tackle-facilitating offense.
Oct 3, 2023
Solid at less than full health
White recorded five tackles (two solo) in the Buccaneers' 26-9 win over the Saints on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
White had dealt with multiple lower-body injuries early in the season and sported a questionable tag going into the weekend due to a foot injury, but he finished tied for third in tackles on the afternoon for the Bucs. The fifth-year pro is off to a solid start despite the health issues, recording 26 tackles (14 solo), one interception and an additional pass defensed through four games. White will now have a chance for some valuable recovery time during the Week 5 bye before a Week 6 home showdown against the Lions on Oct. 15.
Oct 1, 2023
Playing Sunday
White (foot) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Tampa Bay's All-Pro linebacker was dealing with a foot injury that held him out of practice earlier in the week, but it seems as if he'll be able to play through the issue. White has recorded 21 tackles, one tackle for loss and one interception through his first three games of the season.
Sep 29, 2023
Listed as questionable
White (foot) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Saints.
ANALYSIS
After being a non-participant to kick off the week, White has practiced in limited fashion the last two days. Thus, he is looking like a true game-time decision. If he ultimately does not suit up, look for K.J. Britt to fill in at inside linebacker alongside Lavonte David.
Sep 27, 2023
Unavailable for practice
White (foot) was unavailable for the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
White appeared on the injury report, sitting out the team's first practice session of the week. The linebacker played 95 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Monday's 25-11 loss to the Eagles and it's possible that White was just given a day off Wednesday. More information on his status will come following Thursday's practice.
Sep 26, 2023
Snags pick in loss
White logged seven tackles (five solo) and one interception in Monday's 25-11 loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
White bounced back from a rough Week 2 performance by recording his first interception of the season. He remained a reliable member of the defense by being on the field for 74 defensive snaps (95 percent). The linebacker will now look to carry that momentum into Sunday's game in New Orleans.
Sep 25, 2023
Set to play Monday
White (groin) is active for Monday's contest against the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
White was able to get in limited sessions in practice both Friday and Saturday. He played in all defensive snaps in Week 2 and will continue to play a pivotal role against Jalen Hurts and the Eagles on Monday night.
Sep 23, 2023
Gets questionable tag
White (groin) has been listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Eagles, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
White was a limited participant in practice both Friday and Saturday. He's played a pivotal role in the team's 2-0 start to the season and has registered 14 tackles (seven solo) and a pass deflection while playing in almost every single defensive snap. If White is unable to suit up for Monday's contest, expect K.J. Britt to step up in his place at inside linebacker.
Sep 19, 2023
Reliable in win
White played every defensive snap and assisted on two tackles in Tampa Bay's 27-17 victory over Chicago on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
While the linebacker did not fill the stat sheet, he did help a defense that limited the Bears to just 236 total yards and 67 rushing yards. The 2021 Pro Bowler and 2020 Second-Team All-Pro made 12 tackles in the Buccaneers' 20-17 win over the Vikings in Week 1.
Sep 10, 2023
Vintage performance in win
White recorded 12 tackles (eight solo), including one for loss, in the Buccaneers' 20-17 win over the Vikings on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
White led the Buccaneers in tackles with a trademark effort. The fifth-year pro played a big role in limiting Alexander Mattison to 3.1 yards per carry and T.J. Hockenson to 4.4 yards per reception while providing fantasy managers with standout season-opening IDP numbers. White posted three double-digit tackle totals last season, but with the incentive of a long-term deal fueling him in 2023, Sunday's effort may prove to be closer to the norm than an exception. White will now turn his sights to a Week 2 home matchup with a Bears offense that's sure to afford him plenty of tackling opportunities.
Aug 6, 2023
Enjoying standout camp
White, who was embroiled in a contract dispute with the Buccaneers during the offseason, has embraced and stood out in his role of defensive play-caller since the start of training camp, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
To his credit, White didn't allow his dissatisfaction with his contract impact his outlook for training camp, with the standout linebacker seemingly flipping a switch and reverting to his usual standout play. Head coach Todd Bowles has labeled White's overall body of work as "outstanding" and praised the 2019 first-round pick's ownership and command of the defensive unit. As impressive as White's first four seasons have been -- he's already accumulated 483 tackles, including 20.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and eight fumble recoveries across 62 games -- Bowles indicates he feels this coming season could be the LSU product's best yet. "It's a continual growth thing," said the coach. "It's got to be constant thinking and constant changing and he's been doing a great job at it."
Jul 25, 2023
Headed to camp
White will be reporting for training camp Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
White requested a trade after being unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension this offseason. However, Tampa Bay stood firm in its reluctance to move the linebacker. He'll now work to build on his strong 2022 campaign, and earn the contract he's looking for.
Jun 14, 2023
Expected for training camp
White, who was present but didn't participate in Tuesday's minicamp session, is expected to be ready for training camp per head coach Todd Bowles, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. "His mindset is good," said Bowles. "I mean, it's just business. That's part of it. That takes care of itself. He'll be ready for training camp and he'll be good to go."
ANALYSIS
The star linebacker made an official trade request earlier this offseason, but true to statements made at the time, the team stood pat in its commitment to keeping White on the roster. While White's decision to watch Tuesday's practice from the sideline may well be related to his desire to minimize injury risk as he seeks out a lucrative long-term deal, Bowles' words convey confidence the fifth-year pro will be ready to roll once the final stretch of preparation for the regular season begins.
Jun 13, 2023
Sits out practice
White was present at practice Tuesday but was not an active participant, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Todd Bowles noted that White wasn't a "hold-in," rather a precaution to "see where he is physically." White did not report for the start of Buccaneers' minicamp and had requested a trade in April. The 2019 first-round pick has been a key piece in the Buccaneers' defense and is slated to play under his fifth-year option worth $11.7 million. He played in all 17 games last season, racking up 124 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
Apr 13, 2023
Staying in Tampa?
Bucs GM Jason Licht said the team has no intention of trading White, who recently requested a trade, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2019 first-round pick seemingly is frustrated with negotiations on a long-term contract and doesn't want to play out 2023 on the fifth-year option. White has missed only one game since his rookie year, making 49 starts and recording at least 124 tackles and 3.5 sacks in three straight seasons. He should remain a top IDP regardless of how things play out with the contract negotiations and trade request.
Apr 11, 2023
Requests trade out of Tampa Bay
White has requested a trade from the Bucs, ESPN's Jenna Laine reports.
ANALYSIS
Selected No. 5 overall in the 2019 Draft, White is entering the final year of his contract and is set to play on the fifth-year team option after extension talks have gone nowhere. White has at least 100 tackles in three straight years and has missed just one game in that span. He also has 20.5 career sacks, nine fumble recoveries, six forced fumbles, and a pair of defensive touchdowns. White is a legitimate difference-maker at the linebacker position. The Bucs do not want to trade White, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Jan 24, 2023
Another productive season
White finished the 2022 regular season with 124 tackles (74 solo), including 5.5 sacks, five defensed passes, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles across 17 games.
ANALYSIS
White followed up that impressive line with a modest five tackles (two solo) in the wild-card loss to the Cowboys. However, his regular-season body of work was as impressive as ever, with his pass breakups a career high. White's sack total was also the second highest of his career, and the soon-to-be 25-year-old could be in for an even more prominent role next season if fellow linebacker Lavonte David leaves via free agency.
Jan 3, 2023
Picks up fumble Week 17
White recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 30-24 win against Carolina.
ANALYSIS
White tied with outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka for the Buccaneers' second-most tackles behind longtime veteran Lavonte David. The fourth-year linebacker also logged his second fumble recovery in as many weeks, emerging from a scrum of bodies for an aborted snap by Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold. White leads Tampa Bay with just two more tackles than White (120) over 16 games this season, and the two should continue to serve as the team's primary tacklers Week 18 against Atlanta.
Dec 27, 2022
Racks up stops in Week 16 win
White recorded nine tackles (five solo) and was credited with three quarterback hits in the Buccaneers' 19-16 overtime win against the Cardinals on Sunday night.
ANALYSIS
White checked in second in tackles on the night behind fellow linebacker Lavonte David and was a consistent presence around Cardinals spot starter Trace McSorley. White fell just short of his fifth double-digit tackle tally of the campaign with the productive performance, but his season line of 115 stops, 5.5 sacks, five defensed passes, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery afford him elite IDP status heading into the final two games of the season.
Dec 13, 2022
Gathers five tackles in loss
White recorded five tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 35-7 loss to the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Although White continued to operate in an every-down role this past weekend versus San Fransisco, he managed to collect just five stops in the contest. The former first-rounder now has 99 tackles, 5.5 sacks, five passes defensed and two forced fumbles across 13 games played, and he'll look to get things back on track when Tampa Bay hosts the Bengals on Sunday.
Nov 29, 2022
Dominates in OT loss
White recorded 13 tackles (eight solo), including a half sack, and was credited with a pass defensed in the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The standout linebacker came out of the bye in top form, recording a season-high tackle tally. White also had a monster IDP day in the Week 10 win over the Seahawks in Germany with nine tackles, including a pair of sacks, making him one of the top performers in IDP formats in November overall.
Nov 14, 2022
Does it all in win
White recorded nine tackles (eight solo), two sacks and one forced fumble during Sunday's 21-16 win over Seattle.
ANALYSIS
White bounced back from a season-low four tackles in his last outing to notch a team-high nine stops against the Seahawks. The fourth-year linebacker also recorded his first sack since Week 2 and registered his second multi-sack game of the campaign (Week 1). Across 10 appearances, White's totaled 76 tackles, five sacks, four pass defenses and two forced fumbles.
Nov 10, 2022
Big downturn in Week 9
White posted four tackles (two solo), including one for loss, during the Buccaneers' 16-13 win over the Rams in Week 9.
ANALYSIS
White's tackle total was his lowest of the season and came on the heels of his third double-digit tally of the campaign in Week 8 against the Ravens. The star linebacker has had a couple of underwhelming performances overall this season, but his season line of 67 tackles (40 solo), three sacks, four defensed passes and one forced fumble across nine games keeps his IDP value robust.
Oct 31, 2022
Compiles 10 tackles
White recorded 10 tackles (six solo) in Thursday's 27-22 loss to the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
White registered double-digit tackles for the third time this season while playing 100 percent of the defensive snaps for the eighth consecutive contest to open the year. The linebacker is now up to 63 tackles, including three sacks, while deflecting four passes and forcing a fumble this season.
Oct 25, 2022
Five tackles in Week 7 loss
White recorded five tackles (one solo) and was credited with a quarterback hit during the Buccaneers' 21-3 loss to the Panthers in Week 7.
ANALYSIS
White had a very quiet game by his standards, especially on the solo-tackle front. The talented linebacker is also an integral part of a defense that has become surprisingly vulnerable to the run, a foreboding weakness with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' ground attack paying a visit for a Thursday night Week 8 battle.
Oct 19, 2022
Eight stops in loss
White registered eight tackles (three solo) and one pass defense during Sunday's 20-18 loss to the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
White, who's recorded at least five tackles in each of the first six games of the season, finished second on the team in tackles behind Lavonte David (13) during Sunday's loss. Across six appearances, White has totaled 48 stops, four pass defenses, three sacks and one forced fumble.
Oct 11, 2022
Quiet day in win
White recoded five tackles (three solo), including one for loss, and two quarterback hits during Sunday's 21-15 win over the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Compared to his usual production, it was a relatively quiet game for the star linebacker, but he's still a top-tier option after totaling 40 tackles, three sacks, three pass defenses and one forced fumble through five games. He'll look to get back on tack against the Steelers in Week 6.
Oct 4, 2022
Amasses 11 tackles Sunday
White recorded 11 tackles and one pass defensed in Sunday's 41-31 loss to the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
White continues to display elite linebacker play through Week 4, as he's now up to 35 tackles, three sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble on the year. The fourth-year pro played every single defensive snap Sunday versus Kansas City, and he'll look to add another productive outing when the Buccaneers host the Falcons on Sunday.
Sep 28, 2022
Tackle drop-off in Week 3
White generated five tackles (three solo) during the Buccaneers' 14-12 loss to the Packers in Week 3.
ANALYSIS
The standout linebacker had collected a whopping 19 stops, including three sacks, over the first two contests of the season, so Week 3 marked what would qualify as a sub-par performance by White's lofty standards. However, the fourth-year pro naturally remains an elite IDP option and could well boost his numbers right back up in a Week 4 showdown against the Chiefs.
Sep 19, 2022
Another standout effort Week 2
White recorded 11 tackles (seven solo), including one sack, and one pass defensed, in the Buccaneers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
White paced the Buccaneers in tackles for the second time in as many games to open the season, boosting his Week 1 total by three stops overall. The 24-year-old's takedown of Jameis Winston also pushed his sack total to three over two games, putting him just a half-sack behind his 2021 total over 17 contests. White would probably be the first to concede the Saints were able to have some success running in his direction with Mark Ingram in the earlier portions of Sunday's contest, but given his prior body of work, that's largely an outlier. White could be in for another busy afternoon again in Week 3 with the Packers' elite Aaron Jones-A.J. Dillon duo coming to town.
Sep 12, 2022
Stellar night to open season
White recorded eight tackles (seven solo), including two sacks, and was also credited with a defensed pass in a 19-3 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
ANALYSIS
White found himself in the familiar position of producing a team-high tackle total while also recording his first sacks since Week 14 of last season. The standout linebacker had just 3.5 quarterback takedowns in 2021 after amassing a career-high 9.0 in Tampa Bay's 2020 championship campaign, but if Sunday night's performance is any indication, White could be set to reintroduce that aspect of his IDP profile in a significant way this season.
Apr 27, 2022
Buccaneers pick up fifth-year option
Tampa Bay will exercise White's fifth-year option for 2023 on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Buccaneers' decision to pick up White's fifth-year option comes just one day before the 2022 NFL Draft, and gives the team additional defensive stability to maneuver with rookie selections. Though White's stat totals took a step back in 2021 compared to 2020 (128 vs. 140 tackles, 3.5 vs 9.0 sacks), the 2019 third-round pick is certainly an integral pillar of Tampa Bay's defensive scheme.
Jan 24, 2022
Bounces back in playoff loss
White totaled eight tackles (four solo), including one for loss, and a defensed pass, during the Buccaneers' 30-27 divisional-round loss to the Rams on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The Buccaneers' hopes for a second consecutive Super Bowl title were crushed Sunday, but White at least will head into the offseason with a little momentum after a mysterious statistical slump over the previous four games. The standout linebacker recorded no more than five stops in any of those contests, yet his total Sunday was good for third highest on the team for the afternoon. Despite the late-season funk, White is indisputably an indispensable component of the team's defense, although if coordinator Todd Bowles were to leave for a head coaching position elsewhere, the third-year pro's role could be subject to some change.
Jan 13, 2022
Ends '21 in slump
White, who recorded three solo tackles, including one for loss, and a quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 41-17 win over the Panthers in Week 18, finished the regular season with 128 tackles (87 solo), 3.5 sacks and three defensed passes across 17 games.
ANALYSIS
White appeared to be on his way to comfortably exceeding his career-best 2020 total of 140 tackles before he abruptly hit the skids in Week 16. The standout linebacker finished the season with just 10 total tackles in his last three games, a figure he'd often accumulated in a single contest on multiple occasions earlier in the campaign. White's pass-rushing opportunities were also down in 2021 after he racked up an elevated nine sacks last season, and he failed to force or recover a turnover for the first time in his career. The Buccaneers will naturally hope for a timely resurgence for White during the upcoming postseason after he totaled 38 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries over three games in last year's Super Bowl run.
Jan 5, 2022
Unusually low tackle total
White recorded two tackles (both solo) and was credited with a quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 28-24 win over the Jets in Week 17.
ANALYSIS
White played on every one of the defense's 61 snaps, so the season-low tackle total was certainly an untimely surprise for those rolling with him in critical fantasy postseason contests. The third-year linebacker has just six combined stops over the last two games, but head coach Bruce Arians emphasized Monday that White isn't playing hurt and simply didn't play anywhere close to his potential. The star linebacker's final opportunity to boost his production prior to the postseason comes in Week 18 against the Panthers.
Dec 21, 2021
Eight more stops Sunday
White tallied eight tackles (four solo), including two for loss, in the Buccaneers' 9-0 loss to the Saints on Sunday night.
ANALYSIS
The standout linebacker didn't pace the team in tackles as is often the case, but he certainly wasn't far off while tying Jordan Whitehead for second in that category. White continues to be a top-shelf IDP option in the heart of the fantasy postseason, averaging 9.3 tackles over his last three contests.
Dec 14, 2021
Huge day all around
White totaled 10 tackles (seven) solo along with one and a half sacks in the 33-27 win over the Bills on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
White continues to be a disruptive force on the defensive side of the ball for Tampa Bay as he led his team in total tackles while also tallying a sack and a half, a tackle for loss and two quarterback hits. The young linebacker leads the Buccaneers in tackles and currently ranks fifth in the NFL with 76. Looking ahead to next week, White will have a big role in containing star running back Alvin Kamara as the Saints travel to Tampa Bay for a Sunday night showdown.
Dec 6, 2021
Racks up 10 tackles
White had 10 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 30-17 win over the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
White was questionable for Sunday's contest with a quadriceps injury, but he played every defensive snap and tied for the team lead in tackles. It's the fifth time this season he's recorded double-digit stops, and he now has 100 total tackles, and two sacks through 12 games.
Dec 5, 2021
Ready to face Atlanta
White (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
White was listed as questionable with the quad issue, but it's no surprise he's suiting up after practicing with no limitations Thursday or Friday. He should continue to fill an every-down role in the middle of Tampa Bay's defense, assuming he doesn't aggravate the injury.
Dec 3, 2021
Officially listed as questionable
White (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Although he is listed as questionable, White is expected to play after logging full practices Thursday and Friday. White's 90 tackles this season leads the team, and he has yet to miss a game during the 2021 campaign.
Dec 2, 2021
Full participant Thursday
White (quadriceps) was able to log a full practice Thursday, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The middle linebacker appears ready to go ahead of the Buccaneers' Week 12 contest against the Falcons. White's 90 tackles lead the team this season and he is yet to miss a game in 2021.
Dec 1, 2021
Limited with quad injury
White was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice due to a quadriceps injury.
ANALYSIS
White was expected to be limited in practice this week due to a hip injury, but it appears the injury is actually in his quadriceps. The limited designation suggests the starting linebacker is more likely than not to tough it out Sunday against the Falcons, but more definitive word on his status should come down later in the week.
Nov 29, 2021
Will be limited in practice
White (thigh) will likely be limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
White injured his hip against the Colts on Sunday but returned and finished the game. The limited practices will be implemented to try and help him get healthy in time for Sunday against the Falcons.
Nov 28, 2021
Returns to action Sunday
White (thigh) returned to action Sunday against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
White returned to action just in time for the second half after missing most of the opening 30 minutes, and his return should be a huge boost for the Bucs. His return means Kevin Minter will likely head back to a reserve spot.
Nov 28, 2021
Questionable to return
White (thigh) is questionable to return Sunday against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
White was questionable going into the game with a quadriceps injury, which he may have aggravated early in the first quarter. If he is unable to return, it'll be a big blow to Tampa Bay's linebacker unit. Kevin Minter will now likely see more work.
Nov 28, 2021
Ready to go Sunday
White (quad) will play Sunday against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.
ANALYSIS
White missed practice Wednesday, but he was able to close out the week with multiple limited practices. The 2019 first-round selection has been a pillar in Tampa Bay's linebacker unit with 87 tackles (59 solo), two sacks and three passes defensed on the season.
Nov 26, 2021
Game-time decision Sunday
White (quad) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Carmen Vitale of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
White did not participate in Wednesday's practice before putting in limited sessions to close out the week. Losing the 23-year-old would present quite the challenge for the Tampa defense as they try to stop Jonathan Taylor on Sunday.
Nov 24, 2021
Dealing with quad injury
White did not practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Bruce Arians said White suffered a quad injury on one of the last plays of Monday's win over the Giants. Arians also hinted that Kevin Minter could be the primary beneficiary of increased snaps if White can't go Week 12. White will have two more chances to practice ahead of Sunday's matchup in Indianapolis.
Nov 16, 2021
Career-best performance in loss
White compiled 18 tackles (13 solo), including two sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in the Buccaneers' 29-19 loss to Washington on Sunday. He was also credited with an additional quarterback hit.
ANALYSIS
The third-year linebacker's numbers were jaw-dropping to say the least and extended his streak of double-digit stops to three games. White's pair of sacks were his first quarterback takedowns of the season after he compiled a career-high nine in 2020, and perhaps the only blemish on his overall numbers is his complete absence of forced turnovers. Otherwise, White's average of 8.8 stops per contest puts him in the elite tier of IDP options.
Nov 3, 2021
Back-to-back games with 10 tackles
White had 10 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 36-27 loss to the Saints.
ANALYSIS
White notched his second straight 10-tackle performance Sunday and his third of the season. The 23-year-old linebacker now has 61 stops through eight games this year, but he has failed to record a sack, which has significantly impacted his fantasy upside. Nonetheless, White will remain a high-floor IDP option due to his tackling production.
Oct 26, 2021
Plies up stops
White had 10 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 38-3 win over the Bears.
ANALYSIS
White tallied double-digit tackles for the second time this season during Sunday's trouncing of Justin Fields and the Bears, also notching one tackle for a loss and one quarterback hit. While the third-year pro isn't filling up the stat sheet like he did in 2020 -- White still stands without a sack through seven games-- he flashed some of his potential to wreak opposing game plans Week 7. Next, White will look to cause havoc against Jameis Winston and the Saints.
Oct 15, 2021
Modest night vs. Eagles
White had five tackles (four solo) and one pass breakup during Thursday's 28-22 win over the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
White tied his lowest single-game tackle total of the season Week 6, but he did notch his second pass breakup of the season. The impact linebacker had nine sacks in 2020, but he has yet to take down an opposing quarterback this year.
Oct 13, 2021
Eight-tackle tally in win
White recorded eight tackles (five solo) in the Buccaneers' 45-17 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The standout linebacker paced the Buccaneers in stops in the lopsided win with his second-highest tackle total of the season. White has yet to begin tacking on any other peripheral stats after racking up an impressive nine sacks in 2020, but his 36 tackles through five games certainly have fantasy managers pleased.
Sep 30, 2021
Paces team in tackles
White recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a quarterback hit in Tampa Bay's 34-24 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
White found himself in his familiar role of team leader in tackles during the Buccaneers' first loss of the campaign. The third-year pro has quickly amassed 23 stops through three games, although he's yet to record any other defensive stats after a prolific 2020 during which he amassed nine sacks, four defensed passes, a fumble recovery, a forced fumble and two defensive touchdowns overall.
Sep 11, 2021
Prolific IDP night in opener
White tallied 10 tackles (eight solo) in the Buccaneers' 31-29 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night.
ANALYSIS
While he didn't lead the team in tackles for a change -- fellow linebacker Lavonte David snagged that honor -- White turned in outstanding performance from an IDP perspective. The fact he was able to start the new season with a double-digit tackle effort, which he accomplished on 11 occasions during the 2020 regular season and postseason, is certainly an encouraging sign for what could be the 2019 first-round pick's best campaign yet. He'll look to maintain his momentum in Week 2 against the Falcons, a team he racked up 12 total tackles, three sacks and two defensed passes against during his most recent encounter with them in Week 15 of last season.
Aug 1, 2021
Already standing out in camp
White has nabbed interceptions in each of the last two days of practice while also making his presence against the run, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The third-year linebacker appears primed for another standout season after serving as an integral component last year's Super Bowl-winning defense. White's pair of early picks are a good sign considering he has only one career interception, and his takedown of Ronald Jones at the line of scrimmage during Saturday's padded practice was a tangible reminder of the 2019 first-round pick's elite run-stopping prowess.
Feb 8, 2021
Stars in Super Bowl win
White recorded 12 tackles (eight solo), including two for loss, and recorded an interception during the Buccaneers' 31-9 win over the Chiefs in Super LV on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
White fittingly put an exclamation point on an All-Pro-caliber season with a standout effort in the biggest game of the year, pacing the Buccaneers in both total and solo tackles. The Super Bowl win marked the conclusion of torrid finish to the campaign for the second-year linebacker, who posted 60 tackles (47 solo), four sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries over the last five games he suited up for. Those impressive figures were compiled around a two-game interruption due to White's COVID-19 infection, which wiped out his availability for the regular-season finale and the wild-card win over Washington. White finished the regular season with 140 tackles (97 solo), nine sacks, four defensed passes, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 15 games, already validating the investment of a fifth overall pick the Buccaneers made in him back in the 2019 draft.
Jan 25, 2021
Dominates in NFC title game
White totaled 15 tackles (nine solo) and recovered a fumble in the Buccaneers' 31-26 win over the Packers in Sunday's NFC Championship Game.
ANALYSIS
White unsurprisingly found himself at the top of the team's leaderboard in tackles once again, and his recovery and return of an Aaron Jones early in the third quarter set up an eight-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady to Cameron Brate on the very next play. The 2019 first-round pick missed the wild-card win over Washington due to COVID-19 protocols, but White more than made up for it with a whopping 26 stops, an interception and Sunday's fumble recovery over the last two postseason games. White's diverse skill set will undoubtedly be a priceless asset for the Buccaneers defense once again as it tries to slow down Patrick Mahomes and his weapons during Super Bowl LV on Sunday, Feb. 7.
Jan 18, 2021
Memorable return to action
White (reserve/COVID-19) recorded 11 tackles (10 solo), including one loss, a fumble recovery and an interception in the Buccaneers' 30-20 divisional-round win over the Saints on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The Pro Bowl linebacker offered a tangible reminder of the impact he's capable of having with an absolutely dominating performance, one that included a clutch interception on a pass intended for Alvin Kamara with 7:18 remaining that led to the Buccaneers' final touchdown. White now has three straight double-digit tackling efforts dating back to Week 15 of the regular season -- the linebacker missed both Week 17 and the wild-card win over Washington -- and he'll undoubtedly play an integral role again in Sunday's NFC Championship Game versus the Packers.
Jan 11, 2021
Ready for Sunday's contest
White was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday and will be available for Sunday's NFC divisional round game versus the Saints, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The Buccaneers survived a scare from Washington in the wild-card round, and they'll be better fit against the Saints with White back in the fold. The second-year linebacker racked up a whopping 140 tackles, nine sacks and four pass breakups over 15 regular-season games, and he'll be tasked with slowing down Saints running back Alvin Kamara and pressuring quarterback Drew Brees. These two teams played twice during the regular season, and White produced a combined 25 tackles between the two outings.
Jan 4, 2021
Won't play Saturday
Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that White (illness) won't be available for Saturday's playoff game against the Football Team, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Per NFL rules, a player who tests positive for the coronavirus needs to be symptom-free for 10 days before returning to team activities. White doesn't fit that criterion, so he'll miss a second straight game. The 2019 first-round pick has no true replacement, as he posted 140 tackles, nine sacks and four pass breakups this year. Kevin Minter started in White's place in Week 17 and is expected to assume that role again in the first round of playoffs.
Jan 1, 2021
Ruled out after positive COVID test
White has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus, and he will not be available for Sunday's game against the Falcons, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
ANALYSIS
Tampa Bay will be without two star defenders from its front seven, as Shaq Barrett also landed on the reserve list as a close contact. A Week 17 absence will mark the first of the season for both White and Barrett, leaving the Buccaneers' defense depleted for a matchup against Atlanta's No. 19 scoring offense. While Pelissero reports that Barrett can still return for the wild-card round should he continue testing negative, White will endure a lengthier path to reactivation given his positive result.
Dec 28, 2020
Continues surging in win
White posted 10 tackles (all solo), including one sack and an additional tackle for loss, in the Buccaneers' 47-7 win over the Lions on Saturday. He was credited with three quarterback hits overall.
ANALYSIS
Just more of the same for the prolific second-year linebacker, who's been an elite IDP asset throughout the 2020 campaign. White is up to 140 tackles and nine sacks on the season following Saturday's standout effort, numbers that he's complemented with four defensed passes, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. White's numbers arguably put in him in the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year, and he'll look to cap off his memorable season in Week 17 against a Falcons team he terrorized for 12 tackles and three sacks in a Week 15 win.
Dec 20, 2020
Disruptive force in win
White tallied 12 tackles (10 solo), including three sacks, an additional tackle for loss, and two defensed passes in the Buccaneers' 31-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The second-year pro's numbers tell the tale of what a game-changing force he was, but his impact plays were especially timely. All three of White's sacks came in the fourth quarter, the last two with the Buccaneers clinging to their 31-27 lead. The 2019 first-round pick is up to 130 stops on the season when factoring in Sunday's tally, collecting double-digit tackles in five of his last eight games and nine in two other contests during that stretch. His three takedowns of Matt Ryan on Sunday also pulled White into the team lead with Shaquil Barrett in that category, with both players now boasting eight sacks on the campaign. White will look to keep up his ferocious late-season tear in a Week 16 battle against the Lions on Saturday afternoon.
Dec 14, 2020
Racks up stops in win
White recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in the Buccaneers' 26-14 win over the Vikings on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The second-year linebacker found himself in a customary spot, namely, near the top of the tackle leaderboard. White checked in second only to Antoine Winfield's 12 stops, but his stellar production certainly was a boon for fantasy managers deploying him in their postseason lineups. White now at least nine tackles in three straight games, and he's reached or exceeded that mark in six of the last eight contests overall. White will look to continue his favorable run in a Week 15 divisional battle against the Falcons.
Nov 30, 2020
Team-leading tackle total in loss
White registered 12 tackles (nine solo) in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
White's tackle tally comfortably led the Buccaneers on the afternoon, and with the Chiefs running a whopping 72 plays, the second-year linebacker had no shortage of opportunities on defense. White's busy afternoon pushed him to a career-high 109 total stops for the season and led to his fourth double-digit tackle effort in the last seven games. He'll be primed for another potentially fruitful IDP performance against the run-heavy Vikings in Week 14 following Tampa's Week 13 bye.
Nov 25, 2020
Another prolific tackle tally
White furnished nine tackles (five solo), including one for loss, and was credited with a quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Rams on Monday night.
ANALYSIS
The second-year linebacker exceeded the 91 stops he'd tallied during his rookie 2019 campaign over 13 games with Monday night's effort, which marked his sixth game with at least nine tackles this season. White has also proven good for the occasional sack in coordinator Todd Bowles' scheme, already recording five, all between Weeks 6 and 8. White will look to keep up the stellar IDP production in what should be another busy day for the Tampa Bay defense in a Week 12 interconference showdown with the Chiefs.
Nov 17, 2020
Posts six stops in win
White furnished six tackles (four solo), including one for loss and one quarterback hit, in the Buccaneers' 46-23 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The second-year linebacker co-led the team in stops alongside position mate Lavonte David. White has at least Sunday's tackle tally in five consecutive contests, and the aggressive pass-rushing role he's afforded in coordinator Todd Bowles' scheme has already led to five sacks. White will look to keep up his stellar numbers in a matchup against a run-heavy Rams offense Week 11.
Nov 9, 2020
Stellar tackle total in loss
White posted 14 tackles (seven solo) in the Buccaneers' 38-3 loss to the Saints on Sunday night.
ANALYSIS
White was one of the few bright spots on either side of the ball in the loss, comfortably leading the team in tackles while posting double-digit stops for the third time in the last four games and fifth occasional overall this season. The second-year pro is now just nine tackles shy of his rookie-season tally of 91, which he accomplished over 13 games. White will look to produce similarly impressive numbers in a Week 10 battle against the Panthers that could include plenty of tackling opportunities against Carolina's talented backfield.
Nov 3, 2020
Another productive performance
White posted seven tackles (five solo), including one sack, in the Buccaneers' 25-23 win over the Giants on Monday night.
ANALYSIS
The second-year linebacker couldn't quite replicate his stellar 11-tackle, three sack showing from Week 7 against the Raiders, but White still shared the team lead in stops with multiple teammates while recording a sack for the third consecutive game. White also logged a season-high 74 snaps in the contest, and his IDP floor remains one of the best in the NFL as a key cog in coordinator Todd Bowles' defense.
Oct 25, 2020
Eye-popping IDP numbers in win
White racked up 11 tackles (nine solo), including three sacks and an additional tackle for loss, while adding a forced fumble in the Buccaneers' 45-20 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The second-year linebacker terrorized the Raiders offense and Derek Carr in particular all afternoon long, posting a single-game career high in sacks while posting double-digit stops for the second straight week. White also forced his first fumble of the season for good measure, as he continued to bounce back from an atypical two-game slump in Weeks 4 and 5 where he posted just seven combined stops. White will look to continue his current surge against the very porous Giants offensive line and the mistake-prone Daniel Jones in a Week 8 Monday night matchup.
Oct 19, 2020
Tallies first sack
White had 10 tackles (nine solo) and a sack during Sunday's 38-10 win over the Packers.
ANALYSIS
The Tampa Bay defense stymied Aaron Rodgers and the Packers all afternoon, and White led the unit in tackles. The 22-year-old had 14 tackles over the previous three games, but in the first two games of the season he had double-digit tackles. White offers fantastic IDP option at his best, but he's been inconsistent through the first six games.
Oct 12, 2020
Gets share of sack in loss
White tallied three tackles (one solo) and was credited with half a sack in the Buccaneers' 20-19 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.
ANALYSIS
White's tackle numbers were atypically down for the second consecutive game, with his only saving grace from a fantasy perspective the half-sack of Nick Foles he was credited with. The second-year linebacker will look to get back to the prolific level of IDP production that saw him rack up 26 stops over his first two games when he sees the high-octane Packers offense in Week 6.
Oct 6, 2020
Modest tackle total in win
White posted four tackles (one solo) in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The second-year pro turned in a disappointing performance for fantasy managers rostering him in IDP formats, as his tackle total dropped for the second consecutive week and represented a season-low figure. Despite the disappointing day, White still has an abundance of upside in coordinator Todd Bowles' scheme, as he demonstrated when he racked up 26 stops over the first two games of the season. He could be in for a more productive performance in Thursday night's Week 5 matchup against the Bears, considering Chicago's offense may rely heavily on RB David Montgomery and the shorter-area passing game, the latter evidenced by Nick Foles' pedestrian average of 6.2 yards over his 71 attempts thus far.
Sep 29, 2020
Tallies seven stops in win
White posted seven tackles (three solo) in the Buccaneers' 28-10 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
While he didn't make any impact plays in the form of forced turnovers, White still checked in second on the team in tackles and was an integral part of the Buccaneers holding the Broncos to 3.0 yards per carry. The second-year linebacker posted double-digit stops in the first two games of the season, so he boasts an impressive 33 tackles through three games and has also been credited with two pass breakups.
Sep 21, 2020
Massive tackle tally in win
White registered 15 tackles (11 solo), including one for loss, and also recorded a defensed pass and a quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 31-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The second-year linebacker found a way to one-up his sensational Week 1 effort against the Saints, one that saw him record 11 stops. White's tally Sunday paced the Buccaneers, and his performance over the first two weeks of the season seems to imply he's reacting and not doing as much thinking in his second year in coordinator Todd Bowles' defensive scheme.
Sep 14, 2020
Tallies 11 tackles in Week 1
White posted 11 tackles (six solo), including two for loss, and defensed one pass in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Expectations for 2020 are elevated for the talented second-year player, and White began delivering on them immediately in the disappointing loss to the Saints. White recorded a double-digit tackle total on just two occasions over 13 games last season, but his standout effort Sunday supports the notion he might be ready to significantly improve on what was already an impressive rookie campaign.
Oct 4, 2019
Ready to rock Sunday
White (knee) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus the Saints.
ANALYSIS
White will return from a two-game absence and immediately start at inside linebacker. In his only healthy game of the year, White played all 68 defensive snaps and registered six tackles (four solo). Sunday's task will be difficult, though, as Alvin Kamara has been a tough man to take down this year.
Oct 3, 2019
Full practice Thursday
White (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
White appears fully recovered from the Grade 1 MCL sprain that caused him to miss the past two games. Barring any setbacks, the rookie first-round pick is on track to retake the field Sunday versus the Saints.
Oct 2, 2019
Back on practice field
White (knee) returned to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
After spending the last two games on the sidelines, White is finally back to work. The rookie first-round pick is rehabbing a Grade 1 MCL Sprain, so he still has a long way to go before he can get back into game, but this was a vital next step. The Buccaneers will keep a close eye on his practice status this week leading up to Sunday's game versus the Saints.
Sep 27, 2019
Won't play Week 4
White (knee) will not play Sunday versus the Rams, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
White is working his way back from an MCL sprain sustained Week 2. The rookie first-round pick will work to get healthy in time to retake the field Week 5 against the Saints. In the meantime, expect Kevin Minter to draw another start at inside linebacker.
Sep 25, 2019
Still can't practice
White (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
After suffering an MCL sprain in Week 2, White's timeline was "a game or two", so it wouldn't be surprising if he misses Sunday's matchup versus the Rams. White will need to practice in some capacity to have a chance to play, otherwise Kevin Minter will start again at inside linebacker.
Sep 20, 2019
Ruled out Sunday
White (knee) will not play in Sunday's game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
As expected, White will be held out of Sunday's game after missing practice all week due to a sprained left knee. Coach Bruce Arians originally speculated that White could miss "a game or two" so he should be considered week-to-week going forward. Kevin Minter and Deone Bucannon are in line to see larger workloads in the rookie's absence.
Sep 19, 2019
Still not practicing
White (knee) did not practice Thursday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
White continues to nurse an MCL sprain. The rookie first-round pick has yet to participate in practice this week and is trending towards sitting out Sunday's tilt against the Giants. Kevin Minter and Deone Bucannon stand to receive larger workloads if White is forced to miss time.
Sep 18, 2019
Considered day-to-day
Coach Bruce Arians said White (knee) is day-to-day leading up to Sunday's game versus the Giants, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Take this with a grain of salt, as Arians said Tuesday that he didn't expect White to be active for Sunday's contest. His words now seem more optimistic, but White still didn't practice Wednesday as an MCL sprain continues to hold him back. At this time, it still appears unlikely White plays Week 3 unless he can practice in some capacity first.
Sep 17, 2019
Unlikely to play Sunday
Coach Bruce Arians said White (knee) is not expected to play in Sunday's game versus the Giants, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
While it's still early in the week, White didn't practice Tuesday and Arians believes he'll miss at least one game. White only played six defensive snaps in Week 2's game before leaving with a Grade 1 MCL Sprain. He's already proving why he was a first-round pick with eight tackles over the first two contests (including his shortened Week 2), but Kevin Minter and Deone Bucannon figure to see an uptick in usage during White's absence.
Sep 12, 2019
Exits Thursday's game
White exited Thursday's game against the Panthers with a knee injury and will not return.
ANALYSIS
White got up slowly after a play early in the first quarter, and, even after a weather delay, did not return to the game. A top-five pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, White adds a lot of value to the Buccaneers' defense, signal-calling and providing sideline-to-sideline tackling. More will be known about the severity of the injury in the near future, but Kevin Minter is slated to take over at inside linebacker as long as White is out.
Sep 8, 2019
Active in Week 1
White (illness), who was a Saturday addition to the Week 1 injury report, is active for Sunday's Week 1 tilt against the 49ers,
ANALYSIS
White apparently picked up a bit of an illness that was reportedly going around the Bucs locker room earlier in the week, but his active status is now confirmed. The 2019 first-round pick is expected to play an integral role in helping the team adjust to new coordinator Todd Bowles' defense as the quarterback of the 3-4 scheme.
Sep 7, 2019
Added to injury report
White (illness) was a late addition to the injury report Saturday and listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official sitereports.
ANALYSIS
That's now three Bucs players in recent days added to the injury report due to an illness. The rookie linebacker had put together a solid preseason to date, but it's unclear if he'll make his NFL debut Sunday.