Josiah Trotter
#45 · LB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Interception Touchdowns
Line 0
2026
0.2
Interceptions
Line 0
2026
0.2
Sacks
Line 0
2026
0.2
Average Interception Yards
Line 6.5
2026
6.3
Interception Yards
Line 6.5
2026
6.3
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Interception Touchdowns | Interceptions | Sacks | Average Interception Yards | Interception Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25W | @ CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 18L | vs PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 09W | @ DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 04L | vs GB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 20L | vs CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13L | @ CIN | 1 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 38 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Market ContextSample
Illustrative player-prop lines & cross-book movement — this widget uses sample data until a live market/props feed is connected. Real game odds are on the Live Lines page. Information only, not a recommendation.
Tackles + Assists
opened at 7.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
Josiah Trotter — Questionable
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 in which he's appeared. Overall, Trotter has registered 62 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and an interception (which he returned for a touchdown).
Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
Josiah Trotter — Questionable
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.
Josiah Trotter — Active
Trotter finished tied for second on the team in takedowns, notching at least seven tackles for the fourth consecutive contest in which 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.
Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
Josiah Trotter — Active
Trotter was unable to suit up for the Buccaneers' Week 3 loss to the Vikings due to a shoulder injury. The linebacker upgraded to limited participation in 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 full participation by Friday to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
News & Status Timeline
Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josiah Trotter — Questionable
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 in which he's appeared. Overall, Trotter has registered 62 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and an interception (which he returned for a touchdown).
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josiah Trotter — Questionable
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.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josiah Trotter — Questionable
questionable
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josiah Trotter — Active
Trotter finished tied for second on the team in takedowns, notching at least seven tackles for the fourth consecutive contest in which 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.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josiah Trotter — Questionable
questionable
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josiah Trotter — Active
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.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Josiah Trotter — Active
Trotter was unable to suit up for the Buccaneers' Week 3 loss to the Vikings due to a shoulder injury. The linebacker upgraded to limited participation in 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 full participation by Friday to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
ESPN Injury Report ↗