IR
Injury Pectoral
Est. Return 1/17/2026
2025 Defense Stats
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1
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0.0
INT
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TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Kancey took an encouraging step forward in his 2024 NFL sophomore campaign, posting a career-high 28 tackles, including 7.5 sacks, across just 12 regular-season games. The 2023 first-round pick hasn't yet played a full season over his first two years in the league, but his upside when on the field has been evident. Kancey has logged over 500 defensive snaps in each of his first pair of campaigns, and he should be in for a similar or larger workload this season, particularly if he's able to enjoy better health. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $14.49 million contract with the Buccaneers in June of 2023.
Could return for postseason
Kancey (pectoral) is expected to miss the rest of the regular season but could return for the playoffs if the Buccaneers advance to at least the divisional round, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kancey underwent surgery this past week to repair a torn pectoral muscle that he suffered during the Buccaneers' Week 2 win over the Texans. The timeline to recover from the procedure will keep the 2023 first-rounder sidelined for the rest of the regular season, but there is optimism that Kancey could be back at some point in the playoffs if Tampa Bay advances far enough. Kancey's absence means the Bucs will lean more heavily on Elijah Simmons and Greg Gaines to serve in a rotational role on the defensive line behind Elijah Roberts, Logan Hall and Vita Vea.
Kancey underwent surgery this past week to repair a torn pectoral muscle that he suffered during the Buccaneers' Week 2 win over the Texans. The timeline to recover from the procedure will keep the 2023 first-rounder sidelined for the rest of the regular season, but there is optimism that Kancey could be back at some point in the playoffs if Tampa Bay advances far enough. Kancey's absence means the Bucs will lean more heavily on Elijah Simmons and Greg Gaines to serve in a rotational role on the defensive line behind Elijah Roberts, Logan Hall and Vita Vea.
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Measurables Review
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How do Calijah Kancey's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
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Height
6' 0"Weight
280 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.67 secHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
30.63 in
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Buccaneers' rookie first-round pick is drawing comparisons to Aaron Donald, but the even more Tampa-centric one of Gerald McCoy may be very appropriate as well. The Pittsburgh product is listed at 281 pounds - particularly light for a defensive tackle - but he ran a 4.67 40-yard dash at the combine and compiled 91 tackles and 16 sacks over his three college seasons. Kancey should have a chance to play a significant role in the defensive line rotation right from the start of his pro career.
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Placed on IR
The Bucs placed Kancey (pectoral) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Set to miss rest of season
Kancey will undergo season-ending surgery Friday after an MRI confirmed that he sustained a torn pectoral muscle in Monday's 20-19 win over the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Set to undergo additional imaging
Kancey (pectoral) will undergo additional imaging in Tampa on Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Won't return against Houston
Kancey (pectoral) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Texans, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Exits with pectoral injury
Kancey is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Texans due to a pectoral injury.
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Olympic option for Team USA?
Nick Shook of NFL.com believes Kancey would be a strong candidate to play for Team USA if the NFL passes a resolution that allows NFL players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
ANALYSIS
Kancey isn't an NFL superstar, but his skill set could work well in a flag football setting. The Buccaneers defensive tackle ran the fastest 40-yard dash at his position since 2003 at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, and Kancey has posted 11.5 sacks over his first two NFL campaigns. With no offensive or defensive lines in flag football, Kancey's speed could help him be a contributor if the NFL owners vote to allow NFL players to partake in the Olympics in Los Angeles.
Kancey isn't an NFL superstar, but his skill set could work well in a flag football setting. The Buccaneers defensive tackle ran the fastest 40-yard dash at his position since 2003 at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, and Kancey has posted 11.5 sacks over his first two NFL campaigns. With no offensive or defensive lines in flag football, Kancey's speed could help him be a contributor if the NFL owners vote to allow NFL players to partake in the Olympics in Los Angeles.