NEWS
7:20 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) did not log any snaps on offense but returned eight punts for 82 yards in the Buccaneers' 16-13 win over the Rams on Sunday.
3:08 AM - Jaelon Darden (TB) returned two punts for 33 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-22 loss to the Ravens on Thursday night.
9:35 AM - Jaelon Darden (TB) returned three punts for 14 yards during the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers in Week 6.
5:34 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (tooth) practiced fully Thursday.
8:50 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) did not participate during the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday due to a tooth issue.
4:17 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) didn't log a target over his 11 snaps from scrimmage and returned two punts for 40 yards in the Buccaneers' 21-15 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
12:03 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) logged six snaps on offense and one on special teams during the Buccaneers' 41-31 loss to the Chiefs in Week 4, but he did not draw a snap or return a punt.
2:32 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) logged eight snaps from scrimmage without drawing a target in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Saints, but he did return two punts for 17 yards.
12:58 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) rushed once for two yards and returned three punts for 28 yards in the Buccaneers' 19-3 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
12:58 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) rushed once for two yards and returned three punts for 28 yards in the Buccaneers' 19-3 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
3:38 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) secured both targets for nine yards and returned one kickoff for 12 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-10 preseason loss to the Colts on Saturday night.
10:37 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) failed to bring in any of his three targets, returned one kickoff for 25 yards and ran back one punt for no gain in the Buccaneers' 13-3 preseason loss to the Titans on Saturday night.
11:25 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) brought in his only target for a 23-yard touchdown in the Buccaneers' 26-24 preseason loss to the Dolphins on Saturday night.
12:34 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) has enjoyed a "great" offseason in head coach Todd Bowles' view and is aiming to carve out a much bigger role on offense in his second season, Greg McKenna of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:43 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) who exited Sunday's divisional-round loss to the Rams in the fourth quarter with a concussion, returned four kickoffs for 62 yards and one punt for five yards prior to his injury. He completed his rookie season with six receptions for 43 yards on 12 targets, one carry for 11 yards and 501 combined return yards across nine games.
6:07 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (concussion) won't return to Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
5:57 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (head) left Sunday's divisional contest against the Rams and is being evaluated for a concussion, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
3:25 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session.
7:01 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (illness) has been activated off the Buccaneers' reserve/COVID-19 list, Scott Smith of the team's official website reports.
4:37 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
11:03 AM - Jaelon Darden (TB) failed to bring in any of the three targets he logged over 41 snaps during the Buccaneers' 9-0 loss to the Saints on Sunday night. He returned two kickoffs for 33 yards and seven punts for 41 yards.
6:01 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) has been cleared from concussion protocol and will play against the Bills on Sunday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:56 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Bills.
3:30 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
5:15 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (concussion) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
3:54 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) Bruce Arians said Monday that Darden has entered concussion protocol, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
4:12 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return Sunday against the Colts, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
1:23 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) secured all three targets for 11 yards, returned three punts for 14 yards and ran back one kickoff for 17 yards in the Buccaneers' 36-27 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
7:14 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) failed to bring in his only target, rushed once for 11 yards, returned one punt for 43 yards and ran back one kickoff for 17 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.
3:17 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears and is in line to serve as the top kickoff and punt returner in addition to filling the No. 4 receiver role.
6:59 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Eagles.
11:59 AM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Dolphins.
7:12 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday at New England.
3:23 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) is active for the first time in his career Sunday against the Rams with Jaydon Mickens (abdomen) inactive, and the rookie could see some snaps on offense in addition to his work as a returner, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
2:52 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 tilt against the Falcons.
6:55 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (healthy scratch) is listed as inactive Thursday against the Cowboys.
11:57 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) will serve as the Buccaneers' primary punt returner in Thursday night's Week1 matchup against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:18 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) brought in three of five targets for 35 yards, returned one kickoff for 16 yards and ran back one punt for 17 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-16 preseason win over the Texans on Saturday night.
10:55 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) secured two of four targets for 18 yards and returned three punts for 34 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-3 preseason loss to the Titans on Saturday night. He also fumbled once but recovered.
10:11 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) was impressive during OTAs and is expected to compete for both the punt and kick return jobs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
11:09 AM - Jaelon Darden (TB) (hamstring) participated in individual drills Wednesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
5:17 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) sat out practice Tuesday due to a hamstring injury, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
1:16 PM - Jaelon Darden (TB) Buccaneers selected Darden in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 129th overall.
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