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Top Calijah Kancey News
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Ruled out for Week 3
Kancey (calf) will miss his second game in a row after being ruled out for Monday's contest against the Eagles, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Kancey has been battling a calf injury he sustained at the beginning of training camp. He was able to make his pro debut in Week 1 against the Vikings but logged just 11 defensive snaps before aggravating the injury. Undrafted free agent Mike Greene -- who played in 25 defensive snaps in Week 2 against the Bears and registered a tackle -- is set to once again take on an increased workload, this time against the Eagles' dominant offensive line.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Misses first practice of week
Kancey (calf) did not participate at practice Thursday.
Kancey has not played since reaggravating a strained right calf in Week 1, and he's not off to a great start ahead of Monday's game versus the Eagles. He'll probably need to practice in some capacity Friday or Saturday in order to have a chance at suiting up in Week 3.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Won't play vs. Bears
Kancey (calf) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Chicago, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
After not being able to practice at all this week, Kancey will have to sit out of Tampa Bay's matchup versus the Bears in Week 2. In his stead, undrafted rookie Mike Greene could be in line to pick up an increased workload.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Sits out Wednesday practice
Kancey (calf) did not participate at practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Chicago.
Kancey was previously reported as being day-to-day, but his absence from practice Wednesday doesn't bode well for his odds of suiting up for Week 2. If he can't play Sunday, undrafted rookie Mike Greene is likely to see increased reps.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Considered day-to-day
Kancey (calf) is day-to-day after aggravating his calf injury in the season opener against the Vikings, JC Allen of Bucs Gameday reports.
Kancey didn't play in the second half of the win over Minnesota, but an MRI revealed no further damage to his calf. The rookie first-round pick's practice participation, or lack thereof, ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears should provide insight on how likely Kancey is to take the field against Chicago.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Re-injures calf Sunday
Kancey (calf) will not return Sunday against the Vikings, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Kancey came into the day questionable due to a right calf strain, but he was ultimately active and started the game. However, the rookie appears to have aggravated the injury and will be sidelined for the remainder of the contest. William Gholston and Mike Greene will now see extra work in the second half.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Ready to play
Kancey (calf) is active Sunday against the Vikings, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Kancey was able to log a full practice Friday, but he remained questionable on the team's injury report. However, the 2023 first-round selection will suit up, although it's unclear if he'll handle a heavy workload with the significant time missed during camp due to the injury.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Game-time call after full practice
Kancey (calf) practiced fully Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Vikings, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Per Jenna Laine of ESPN, coach Todd Bowles said Kancey would be a game-time decision Sunday. Friday marked Kancey's first full practice since suffering a strained calf July 30, but it's a good sign that the 2023 first-round pick ramped up his participation from unavailable Wednesday to limited Thursday and full Friday.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Back practicing in limited fashion
Kancey (calf) was a limited participant at practice Thursday ahead of Sunday's game at Minnesota.
It's a step in the right direction for Kancey after he missed practice Monday and Wednesday. However, it's still not clear whether he'll be able to suit up for Tampa Bay's matchup in Week 1, and if he doesn't, it could mean more opportunities for undrafted rookie Mike Greene.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Misses practice Wednesday
Kancey (calf) did not practice with the Buccaneers on Wednesday.
Kancey is still recovering from the right calf strain he suffered in late July and he has yet to practice this week ahead of Week 1. The defensive tackle will have two more days to prove his health prior to Tampa Bay's matchup with Minnesota on Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Not practicing Monday
Kancey (calf) did not practice Monday and his status is uncertain for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Vikings, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Kancey is working to be ready for Week 1, but his chances of suiting up may not become clear until Thursday or Friday. The rookie first-round pick is nursing a right calf strain sustained in late July. If he is able to suit up Sunday in Minnesota, the Buccaneers could well opt to put Kancey on a snap count.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Hopeful for Week 1
Head coach Todd Bowles noted Sunday that he's "hopeful" that Kancey (calf) will progress and be ready for the Bucs' season opener against the Vikings on Sept. 10, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Kancey has missed most of training camp since straining his calf on July 30 and sat out of all three preseason games. He did shed his calf brace Saturday but has yet to be cleared to return. Kancey impressed early in camp with his quickness and pass-rush moves and should assume a pivotal role on the defensive front once he's fully healthy.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Sheds calf brace
Kancey recently shed the brace on his calf but remains without a firm timetable for return, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
The rookie first-round pick was carted off the field during a July 30 training camp practice and was given a four-week recovery timetable. Kancey is approaching the end of that timeline without any definitive return date in sight, but there remains a chance he could enjoy a rotational role, at minimum, in Week 1 against the Vikings. The Pittsburgh product consistently turned heads early in camp with his advanced pass-rush moves, quickness, and ability to constantly penetrate the backfield, and he's expected to play a key role in the interior of the defensive line when healthy.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Will miss some time
Kancey is expected to miss four weeks due to a strained calf suffered Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Kancey could still be ready Week 1, but he'll be sidelined for at least the majority of training camp. A first-round selection in the 2023 Draft, Kancey was expected to hold down a starting role on the Buccaneers' defensive line. Even if he is ready to go in the season opener, the 22-year-old may need to be eased back into competition.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Undergoes MRI
Kancey underwent an MRI for his injured calf Monday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Kancey was carted off the field during Tampa Bay's practice Sunday but MRI results showed that the injury was not serious. The Buccaneers will still likely hold the rookie first-round pick out of practice for the time being to ensure he's healthy for the start of the regular season.
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Buccaneers' Calijah Kancey: Carted off field
Kancey (calf) left practice Sunday on a cart, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Kancey pulled his right leg up after doing a drill and was taken out of practice shortly after. Laine noted that it looked to be a calf injury and the cart could just be a precautionary measure given the hot weather. Kancey was taken by the Buccaneers with the 19th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft after recording 31 tackles and 7.5 sacks in his final season at Pittsburgh.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 281 lbs |
| Birthplace: Miami, FL |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Pittsburgh |
| Experience: R |