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| HT/WT: 6-2, 237 lbs |
| Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA |
| Age: 21 |
| School: Missouri |
| Experience: R |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 57 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Top Josiah Trotter News
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Full practice Thursday
Trotter (illness) was a full participant at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday.
Trotter opened the week as a non-participant Wednesday due to an illness, but he now appears to be good to go ahead of Week 8. The linebacker has recorded double-digit stops in back-to-back weeks, registering 22 total tackles (eight solo) and two passes defensed in those contests.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Under the weather
Trotter (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Trotter is battling through an illness that prevented him from participating in the first practice of Week 8 prep. He'll have two more opportunities to return to the practice field and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's NFC South tilt against the Falcons. Through six regular-season games, Trotter has accumulated 62 total tackles, which is seventh-most in the NFL.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Notches double-digit stops again Week 7
Trotter logged 10 tackles and a defensed pass in Sunday's 43-13 win over Carolina.
Trotter's tackle tally led Tampa Bay and marked his fourth time reaching double-digit stops through six contests this season. The rookie linebacker missed Week 3 due to a shoulder injury but has otherwise been a central part of the Buccaneers' defense, logging at least an 83 percent defensive snap share in each game that he's appeared. Overall, Trotter has registered 62 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and an interception (which he returned for a touchdown).
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Notches 12 tackles in Week 6
Trotter recorded 12 total tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Trotter was sharp again in Week 6, registering double-digit stops for the third time this season while playing every defensive snap in the loss. The linebacker has now registered 52 total tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pick-six over five games to open the 2026 campaign.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Green light to play against Pittsburgh
Trotter (knee) is active against the Steelers on Sunday.
Trotter popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited participant due to a knee injury, but the rookie second-rounder has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. He has 40 tackles (22 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pick-six through four regular-season games.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Questionable for Sunday
Trotter (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Trotter appeared on Friday's injury report with a new knee injury. The linebacker was able to log a limited practice session despite the new injury, leaving his status for Sunday's game in flux. If Trotter must miss Week 6, Christian Rozeboom will likely start at inside linebacker opposite Alex Anzalone.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Seven stops in victory
Trotter recorded seven total tackles (five solo) during Thursday night's 24-16 victory against the Cowboys.
Trotter finished tied for second on the team in takedowns, notching at least seven tackles for the fourth consecutive contest that he's played. The rookie linebacker has now registered 40 total tackles (22 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding an interception and a defensive touchdown over four games in 2026.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Practices in full
Trotter (knee) was a full participant in practice Tuesday.
Trotter opened the week as a limited participant in practice Monday with a knee injury sustained in Week 4. With a full practice Tuesday, the 21-year-old should be ready to go for the Buccaneers' Thursday night matchup against the Cowboys. The second-round rookie has 33 tackles (17 solo), including one sack, one pass deflection, and one touchdown in three games this season.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Considered to be limited Monday
Trotter (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Buccaneers' estimated injury report Monday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Trotter was able to return to action Sunday against the Packers after a one-week absence with a shoulder injury. The linebacker notched nine total tackles (seven solo) in the team's 17-14 loss to Green Bay, but he may have picked up a knee injury along the way. Trotter will have two more chances to be upgraded to a full participant before Thursday night's matchup with Dallas.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Full practice Thursday
Trotter (shoulder) was a full participant at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday.
Trotter was limited at Wednesday's first practice of the week due to the shoulder issue that sidelined him for Week 3 against Minnesota. The rookie now looks to be back to full health, and he'll likely be back in his starting role at inside linebacker Sunday versus the Packers.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Limited to begin Week 4 prep
Trotter (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Trotter was unable to suit up for the Buccaneers' Week 3 loss to the Panthers due to a shoulder injury. The linebacker upgraded to a limited participant in last Friday's session, so maintaining that level of participation in Wednesday's practice is a good sign for the rookie second-rounder. Trotter will need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Sidelined for Week 3
Trotter (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Trotter was a limited participant in Friday's practice after opening the week with back-to-back DNPs. However, the rookie second-rounder has not progressed enough in his recovery from a shoulder injury to play Sunday, so he'll aim toward being available for Week 4 against Green Bay on Sunday, Oct. 4. One of Christian Rozeboom and SirVocea Dennis will start at inside linebacker next to Alex Anzalone in Trotter's absence.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Still idle due to shoulder injury
Trotter (shoulder) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Trotter has opened Week 3 prep with back-to-back DNPs due to a shoulder injury he presumably sustained during this past Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Browns. He'll need to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday to have a realistic chance of playing this Sunday against the Vikings. SirVocea Dennis and Christian Rozeboom would be the top candidates to start alongside Alex Anzalone at inside linebacker if Trotter is unable to play.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Misses practice Wednesday
Trotter (shoulder) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.
Trotter is coming off of a 13-tackle performance in the team's 23-19 loss against the Browns on Sunday, and he may have suffered a shoulder injury during the game. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice prior to the team's Week 3 matchup with Minnesota.
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Continues hot start to season
Trotter recorded 13 total tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Browns.
Trotter was able to lead the team in tackles while exceeding double-digit takedowns for the second straight game to open his NFL regular-season career. The linebacker has now compiled 24 total tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pick-six over two contests this year.
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