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Phil Keating reports from outside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead will play against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, but he’s dealing with a significant injury that could impact the way he plays.
According to NFL Network, Whitehead is going to play with a fully torn labrum and a shoulder injury that includes additional damage.
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He was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday but he practiced fully on Friday. There’s no doubt about it that Whitehead will be playing in pain on Sunday night.
He suffered the injury during the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers. Whitehead forced a key fumble during the game but came away with the injury.
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Whitehead finished the 2020 NFL season fourth on the team in total tackles (74). He also had two sacks, 9.5 tackles for a loss, four passes defended, two interceptions, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
Whitehead will help anchor the Buccaneers’ secondary with fellow safety Antoine Winfield Jr., and cornerbacks, Carlton Davis, Jamel Dean, and Sean Murphy-Bunting.
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They will have their work cut out for them trying to defend Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and weapons like tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
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