Bucs safety, Pitt and Central Valley product Jordan Whitehead injured in car accident, out Sunday

Associated Press AP Sat, Jan 4, 2025 • 04:29 PM

Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead leaves the field following pregame warmups before a game against the Panthers on Dec. 29.

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in a car accident Saturday and will not play against the Saints on Sunday.

The Buccaneers placed Whitehead on the reserve/non-football injury list and signed safety Ryan Neal from the practice squad.

Whitehead, a Pitt and Central Valley product, has 79 tackles, two tackles for loss and one quarterback hit in 12 games. He missed four games previously because of a pectoral injury and was expecting to return to play against New Orleans.

The Buccaneers would secure their fourth straight NFC South title with a win or tie against the Saints or if the Falcons lose or tie Carolina.