By their first 10 video games in 2024, the Buccaneers are 4-6. The staff is 1-5 of their final six video games and accidents have derailed the season. Tampa Bay had a bye in Week 11 and so they’re on the street in Week 12 to face the New York Giants. It’s a good matchup for the Bucs as they’ll be dealing with second-year QB Tommy DeVito.
On prime of that, Tampa Bay may get a key participant again defensively in Week 12. Beginning CB Jamel Dean has returned to observe this week for the Bucs. He was on the IR for the final 4 video games with a hamstring harm. Dean has made six begins for Tampa Bay in 2024 and the staff would like to have him again in Week 12 vs. the Giants.
Jamel Dean has returned to observe in Week 12 for the Bucs
#Bucs CB Jamel Dean is “prepared now” after placing in lots of work over the bye week. Dean detailed what his exercise routine was like. pic.twitter.com/cHPFHyg2n2
— PewterReport 🏴☠️ (@PewterReport) November 18, 2024
Within the third spherical of the 2019 NFL draft, the Buccaneers chosen CB Jamel Dean out of Auburn. As a rookie, Dean performed in 13 of the groups’ 16 video games and made 5 begins. He began all 4 postseason video games for Tampa Bay in 2019 and received the Tremendous Bowl. Dean has performed in 76 profession video games over six seasons with the Bucs and has made 56 begins. The 28-year-old has been a full-time starter because the 2022 season. He’s been a dependable participant for Tampa Bay however has been out the final 4 video games.
Dean suffered a hamstring harm in Week 6 and was positioned on the IR. Within the 4 video games that Dean was out, the Bucs haven’t received. Fortunately, the veteran CB is returning to observe this week. From how he’s speaking to reporters, it appears like Dean may play in Week 12 vs. the Giants. If the Bucs need any probability to make the playoffs in 2024, they’ll have to win this weekend in New York. Having Jamel Dean again within the secondary could be huge for Tampa Bay. The Bucs are permitting a mean of (264.1) passing yards per recreation this season. That’s the third worst within the NFL. We’ll see if Jamel Dean can do something to vary that in Week 12.
