Kieft (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Falcons, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Kieft was able to log a full practice Wednesday after estimating back-to-back limited sessions to open the Buccaneers' week of practice. The third-year pro is expected to serve as a depth piece in the team's tight end room while primarily playing on special teams during Tampa Bay's Week 5 divisional matchup.
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ACTIVELatest Ko Kieft news
Team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Birthdate
1/20/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 265 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 6; Pk (TB)
Birthplace
Sioux Center, IA, USA
Position
TE
College
Minnesota
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
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DraftKings points 1.7FanDuel Points 1.2REC 1.0REC YDS 4.3LNG 2.9TD 0.0CBSS fantasy points 0.7ESPN fantasy points 0.7Yahoo fantasy points 1.2
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Full season projectionsREC 12.8REC YDS 69.7LNG 9.0
Kieft (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Falcons, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Kieft was able to log a full practice Wednesday after estimating back-to-back limited sessions to open the Buccaneers' week of practice. The third-year pro is expected to serve as a depth piece in the team's tight end room while primarily playing on special teams during Tampa Bay's Week 5 divisional matchup.
Kieft (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation. Kieft was able to play through his ankle injury in the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss to the Eagles, tallying 22 total snaps (three offensive and 19 on special teams) without recording a stat. The third-year tight end is still expected to play in Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Falcons unless his participation is downgraded either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Kieft (ankle) is active Sunday against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Kieft started the week with back-to-back DNPs at practice but did get back on the field Friday, setting him up to take the field in Week 4. He should operate as the team's No. 3 tight end, behind starter Cade Otton and backup Payne Durham.
Kieft (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Kieft opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to an ankle injury he sustained in Week 3 against the Broncos. The 2022 sixth-round pick has given himself a chance at playing Sunday after practicing in a limited capacity Friday. If Kieft cannot play in Week 4, then rookie seventh-round pick Devin Culp would serve as the Bucs' No. 3 tight end behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham.
Kieft did not see any targets in the Buccaneers' 37-20 win over the Commanders on Sunday. Kieft wasn't even deployed as a blocker as much as he typically was in former coordinator Dave Canales' offense, with all but two of his 18 total snaps Sunday coming on special teams. Even if he does end up seeing an uptick in playing time on offense in coming weeks, Kieft is expected to remain a distant third pass-catching option at tight end behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham.