The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without two of their best defensive players for Week 17.
Linebackers Devin White and Shaquil Barrett were placed on the Buccaneers' COVID-19 list, the club announced Friday.
White has tested positive for COVID-19, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. Such a result would force the Buccaneers' leading tackler to isolate for 10 days, putting his status for Tampa Bay's wild-card game in doubt.
Barrett is a close contact of someone who tested positive, and he could return in time for the playoffs, according to Pelissero.
White ranks second on the team with nine sacks and has a team-leading 140 tackles. Barrett is third on the club with eight sacks and has 40 quarterback pressures on the year.
In a corresponding move, Tampa Bay claimed linebacker Jack Cichy, who has a chance to play on Sunday, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.
Cornerback Carlton Davis will be a game-time decision due to a groin injury.
The Bucs have already secured a wild-card playoff spot but can lock up the No. 5 seed - and a date with the NFC East winner - with a win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
