Izien was injured in this past Saturday's preseason game against the Steelers, and it's safe to assume he won't be available for Saturday's preseason finale versus Buffalo. Izien has a little less ...

Doubling down at wide receiver this offseason by re-signing Chris Godwin and drafting Emeka Egbuka, the Buccaneers had the ...

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/buccaneers as Crucial Buccaneers defender leaves Steelers preseason ...

Through two preseason games, the Bucs have several interesting position battles brewing. Most of them are on defense and are set to have a big impact on the unit as they get going throughout the 2025 ...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a battle brewing between Christian Izien and rookie Jacob Parrish to be the team's starting nickelback. Bleacher Report writer Moe ...

Izien exited Saturday's preseason game against the Steelers with an oblique injury and will not return. Izien recorded one solo tackle prior to his departure. He's expected to serve as Tampa Bay's ...

Regardless of how things shake out, Christian Izien will have a role on the Bucs’ defense in 2024. It is a testament to his versatility that he could line up at nickel, both safety spots ...

“Christian Izien is a smart, tough explosive football player,” Schiano said. “He may not be the tallest guy in the world but he makes up for that with his physical skills.

Christian Izien Held Down The Hardest Job On Defense Christian Izien held down an important job on the Bucs’ defense as the slot corner. Playing there, one has to be quick at reacting to his ...

Eight of Izien’s tackles came this week in a 25-11 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Tampa Bay are tied for the ninth-best scoring defense in the NFL, allowing 19.7 ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) defends on the during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit) AP ...

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed defensive back Christian Izien on injured reserve, the team announced Thursday. Izien suffered a pectoral injury in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the ...