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TETB40 insightsLatest Oct 25, 2026

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PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Recovered a muffed punt by Panthers returner David Moore at Carolina's 18-yard line, setting up a short field that led to a field goal and extending the Buccaneers' early lead.

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NegativeUsageOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft returned to action for Tampa Bay in Week 5 after prior absence, playing one offensive snap and eight special teams snaps in the win over Dallas but did not record any statistics.

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PositiveInjuryOct 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft is active and available after missing time recently, providing depth at tight end for Tampa Bay.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 8, 2026Bucs Nation

Tight end active and available after missing time recently; returns to roster for Thursday Night Football game against Dallas.

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PositiveInjuryOct 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end was full participant Wednesday with elbow injury; no game designation.

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PositiveInjuryOct 8, 2026Bucs Nation

Full participant Wednesday with elbow injury; available for tight end role Thursday night.

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PositiveInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ko Kieft (elbow) practiced in full on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and no longer appears on the injury report, clearing his elbow injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft was inactive for the Buccaneers in Week 4 against Green Bay due to an elbow injury, indicating he remains sidelined.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Bucs Nation

Buccaneers tight end was limited in practice with an elbow injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Ko Kieft limited for second consecutive day with elbow injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Bucs Nation

Tight end Ko Kieft was limited with an elbow injury, impacting receiving options for the Buccaneers offense.

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NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Ko Kieft is inactive for Week 4 after being ruled out Friday.

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NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026Bucs Nation

Tight end Ko Kieft is inactive for Week 4 after being ruled out Friday, impacting Tampa Bay's tight end depth chart.

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NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ruled out for Week 4 with an elbow injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026Bucs Nation

Ruled out for Week 4 against Green Bay with elbow injury; unavailable at tight end position.

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NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026Footballguys

Ko Kieft is ruled out with an elbow injury for the Buccaneers-Packers game.

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NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft (elbow) was ruled out for Sunday's game against Green Bay.

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NegativeInjuryOct 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Ko Kieft did not practice Thursday, status unclear from the injury report.

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NegativeInjuryOct 1, 2026Bucs Nation

Tight end Ko Kieft did not practice Thursday, status unclear for Sunday's game.

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NegativeInjuryOct 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft remained out of practice with an elbow injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 1, 2026Acme Packing Company

Tight end Ko Kieft (elbow) remained a non-participant for the Buccaneers on Thursday, putting his availability for Sunday's game against Green Bay in question.

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NegativeInjuryOct 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Ko Kieft (elbow) remains a non-participant due to injury for the Buccaneers game, dealing with an elbow injury that is limiting his availability.

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NegativeUsageSep 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft played two offensive snaps and 32 special teams snaps in Week 3 loss to Minnesota; did not record a stat.

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NegativeInjurySep 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft, the tight end, missed Wednesday practice with an elbow injury.

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NegativeInjurySep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Ko Kieft has been ruled out with an elbow injury.

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NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft played 15 special teams snaps for the Buccaneers in their Week 2 loss to the Browns, recording no stats.

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NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft played a single snap on offense and added 15 on special teams in the Buccaneers' loss to the Bengals, recording no stats.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft will once again be a special teams ace and blocking tight end for the Buccaneers this season in Week 1 against Cincinnati.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 27, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Kieft caught two passes for four yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' Week 2 preseason game. He is a fan favorite who excels on special teams and should make the final roster. Percent chance to make 53-man roster: 95% (up from 98%).

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft was on the receiving end of an impressive touchdown pass from Jalon Daniels on a rollout in preseason week 2, highlighting Daniels' strong performance that led three straight scoring drives.

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Bucs Nation

Kieft was on the receiving end of an impressive touchdown pass from Jalon Daniels on a rollout in preseason week 2, highlighting Daniels' strong night and the tight end's role in the offense.

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NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Ko Kieft caught a two-yard touchdown pass from Jalon Daniels in the third quarter of the Buccaneers' 16-15 preseason comeback win over Kansas City on August 22, 2026.

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PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ko Kieft caught a touchdown pass from Jalon Daniels in the third quarter of the Buccaneers-Chiefs preseason game, scoring for the Chiefs and putting them in the lead.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft enters his fifth NFL season and is healthy after playing only three games in 2025 due to a Week 3 leg break against the Jets. He returns to his typical role as TE3 on the Buccaneers depth chart and should see action on running downs and special teams, having carved out a reliable niche (95% roster probability).

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NegativeProjectionAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kieft is behind Cade Otton on the Buccaneers tight end depth chart, and the source expresses doubt about his existence as a viable option, suggesting he may be a horror story told to offensive coordinators to keep them up at night.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Ko Kieft is characterized as a middling backup tight end in the context of Zac Robinson's offensive personnel preferences; Robinson consistently deployed receiving-threat tight ends on the field in Atlanta even in run-heavy situations, suggesting Kieft would be unlikely to see significant playing time in Tampa Bay.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Kieft is a middling backup tight end who may see limited playing time under OC Zac Robinson; Robinson's preference for 11 personnel and three-wide sets suggests he will be passed over in favor of wideouts like Jalen McMillan or Ted Hurst.

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NegativeInjuryNo dateNFL.com News

TE Ko Kieft listed as limited on the injury report with an elbow injury, indicating reduced availability for upcoming games.

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NegativeInjuryNo dateNFL.com News

TE Ko Kieft (elbow) was limited at Buccaneers' Tuesday practice.

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NegativeInjuryNo dateNFL.com News

Ruled inactive for Week 4 late game.

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