Merriweather (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. Merriweather opened the Buccaneers' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions due to a knee injury, but he logged a full workload Friday, indicating that he's since moved past the issue. With Antoine Winfield (knee) already ruled out for the Week 17 contest, Merriweather is likely to step in and serve as Tampa Bay's top free safety.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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12/20/1999 (25)
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6'0", 212 lbs
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Belleville, MI, USA
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SAF
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Iowa
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2 seasons
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2023-Present
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Detroit Lions
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Merriweather (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. Merriweather opened the Buccaneers' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions due to a knee injury, but he logged a full workload Friday, indicating that he's since moved past the issue. With Antoine Winfield (knee) already ruled out for the Week 17 contest, Merriweather is likely to step in and serve as Tampa Bay's top free safety.
Merriweather (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Cowboys, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. The safety made two solo tackles before exiting. Merriweather has seen extended snaps in recent weeks in place of injured starter Antoine Winfield (knee). If he can't return Sunday night, Christian Izien is Tampa Bay's only extra safety left.
Merriweather recorded seven tackles (four solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 28-13 win versus the Raiders. With regular starter Mike Edwards (hamstring) out, Merriweather played a season-high 53 of Tampa Bay's 64 defensive snaps in Week 14, and he ended up tying for the team lead in total tackles. 2021 All-Pro Antoine Winfield also suffered a serious knee injury Sunday, meaning Merriweather will probably see an expanded role during the Buccaneers' next couple games.
The Buccaneers waived Merriweather on Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Merriweather appeared in each of the Buccaneers' last nine games before being waived Monday, recording three total tackles while playing primarily on special teams (41 defensive snaps and 198 on special teams). The Iowa product became expendable after the Bucs claimed Mike Edwards on Nov. 14. Merriweather has a chance to stay in Tampa Bay on the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.
Merriweather (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Merriweather sustained a knee injury during the Buccaneers' preseason game against the Jaguars, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. The 24-year-old appeared in 16 regular-season games with Tampa Bay last season, recording 21 total tackles while primarily playing on special teams (289 of 438 total snaps). He figures to play a similar role in 2024.
Merriweather won't return to Saturday's exhibition contest versus Jacksonville due to a knee injury, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Merriweather was hurt on a Jaguars rushing play early in the second quarter and has since been ruled out from returning. The safety is looking to see increased work on defense after logging most of his work on special teams as a rookie last year. Merriweather has had a strong camp and is currently slated to back up Jordan Whitehead (quadriceps) and Antoine Winfield if the knee issue doesn't prove to be serious.
Merriweather (ankle) is practicing Sunday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. An ankle injury kept Merriweather off the field during OTAs and the beginning of training camp, but he now appears to be fully recovered from the issue. The second-year safety is expected to take on a rotational role in the Bucs' secondary while also working on special teams during the 2024 campaign.
Merriweather (ankle) is "being held out of practice" during training camp, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. The safety also did not participate in the team's offseason program, per Smith. Merriweather left Tampa Bay's divisional-round playoff loss to Detroit with an ankle injury. The second-year pro recorded 21 tackles during the 2023 regular season and played more on special teams than defense.