Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean has been ruled out of Tampa Bay’s Wild Card playoff matchup against the Washington Commanders with a knee injury. The veteran corner appeared to suffer the injury during a tackle attempt on Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
CB Jamel Dean (knee) has been downgraded to OUT.
CB Zyon McCollum is being evaluated for a concussion. pic.twitter.com/BvkaRgBa74
— Buccaneers Communications (@BuccaneersComms) January 13, 2025
Dean had been covering McLaurin most of the game, surrendering two catches for 52 yards and recording a pass break up according to Pro Football Focus. Dean had missed the Bucs’ regular season finale with injuries to both knees and was questionable coming into Sunday’s matchup.
Dean was spelled by Josh Hayes, who struggled when called to play outside corner when Dean was out in Week 18. The Bucs also have undrafted rookie Tyrek Funderburk, who had similar problems playing outside cornerback this season.