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Josiah Trotter

Stats, career, game log and next game

Josiah Trotter is a linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, drafted in the 2nd round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

8 NFL games1 season

Updated

Tackles762026 seasonSacks12026 seasonINT12026 seasonPasses defended32026 seasonTampa Bay Buccaneers record3-62026 seasonAgatha's record5-27 graded calls since Oct 1, 2026

About Josiah Trotter

Josiah Trotter is a linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wears number 45. Born on April 15, 2005, in Hainesport Township, New Jersey, United States, he played college football at West Virginia and Missouri. Trotter was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2026 NFL Draft, with the 46th pick overall. His first NFL season was 2026, and he has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2026.

Agatha Research DeskUpdated Nov 8, 2026

Season by season8

Every season, every NFL game of his career, newest season first.

SeasonTeamGamesTacklesSacksINTPD
2026TB876113
Career876113

How he is doing nowThrough week 9

2026 defense76 tackles76 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception and 3 passes defended, 8 games
Buccaneers3-62026 regular season
Last game8 tacklesNov 8 at Bears
Injury status

No active flag. Latest report Active (5d ago).

Game log, 2026

TB @ CHIFinal 24-27, Nov 8, 2026

defensive: TOT 8, SOLO 5, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0

Betting: TB moneyline lost, spread +6.5 covered

ATL @ TBFinal 0-16, Nov 1, 2026

defensive: TOT 6, SOLO 2, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0

Betting: TB moneyline won

TB @ CARFinal 43-13, Oct 25, 2026

defensive: TOT 10, SOLO 3, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 1, QB HTS 0, TD 0

Betting: TB moneyline won, spread +3 covered

PIT @ TBFinal 26-19, Oct 18, 2026

defensive: TOT 12, SOLO 5, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 1, QB HTS 0, TD 0

Betting: TB moneyline lost, spread +2.5 did not cover

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TB @ DALFinal 24-16, Oct 8, 2026

defensive: TOT 7, SOLO 5, SACKS 0, TFL 1, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0

Betting: TB moneyline won, spread +9.5 covered

GB @ TBFinal 17-14, Oct 4, 2026

defensive: TOT 9, SOLO 7, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0

Betting: TB moneyline lost, spread +2.5 did not cover

CLE @ TBFinal 23-19, Sep 20, 2026

defensive: TOT 13, SOLO 6, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0

Betting: TB moneyline lost

TB @ CINFinal 27-33, Sep 13, 2026

defensive: TOT 11, SOLO 4, SACKS 1, TFL 2, PD 1, QB HTS 1, TD 1

interceptions: INT 1, YDS 38, TD 1

Betting: TB moneyline lost, spread +3.5 did not cover

Box score lines from ESPN.

Betting: his team's result at the closing moneyline and spread most of our sportsbooks closed at (3 books or more).

Next game

Week 11 at Detroit LionsSun, Nov 22, 1:00 PM ETFord Field

Buccaneers vs Lions, Nov 22

Did you know?!

Big game at Cincinnati

Trotter had 11 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception, 1 pass defended and 1 defensive touchdown in a 33-27 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals on Sep 13, 2026.

CareerPro since 2026

West Virginia Mountaineers2023 to 2024 - college
Missouri Tigers2025 to now - college
Tampa Bay Buccaneers2026 to now - 8 games
  1. 2026NFL debut33-27 loss vs Bengals
  2. 2026Best gamevs Bengals
  3. Nov 8, 2026Latest gameat Bears

Regular season

8 games

76 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT

First NFL game

Sep 13, 2026: 11 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INTBengals 33, Buccaneers 27

Latest game

Nov 8, 2026: 8 tacklesBears 27, Buccaneers 24

Most often against

The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.

Carolina Panthers1 game
1-0his teams

His line: 10 tackles and 1 pass defended

Last met Oct 25, 2026

Chicago Bears1 game
0-1his teams

His line: 8 tackles

Last met Nov 8, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals1 game
0-1his teams

His line: 11 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception and 1 pass defended

Last met Sep 13, 2026

Dallas Cowboys1 game
1-0his teams

His line: 7 tackles

Last met Oct 8, 2026

Injury history

ESPN's injury reports, newest first.

  1. Nov 5, 2026Active

    Trotter recorded six total tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 16-0 victory over Atlanta.

    ESPN / TB

  2. Oct 29, 2026Active

    Trotter (illness) was a full participant at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday.

    ESPN / TB

  3. Oct 28, 2026Active

    Trotter (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    ESPN / TB

  4. Oct 28, 2026Questionable Other

    Trotter (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    ESPN / TB

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  1. Oct 27, 2026Questionable Other

    Trotter logged 10 tackles and a defensed pass in Sunday's 43-13 win over Carolina.

    ESPN / TB

  2. Oct 27, 2026Active

    Trotter logged 10 tackles and a defensed pass in Sunday's 43-13 win over Carolina.

    ESPN / TB

  3. Oct 20, 2026Active

    Trotter recorded 12 total tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.

    ESPN / TB

  4. Oct 18, 2026Active

    Trotter (knee) is active against the Steelers on Sunday.

    ESPN / TB

  5. Oct 18, 2026Active

    ESPN / TB

  6. Oct 16, 2026Questionable Leg

    Trotter (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

    ESPN / TB

  7. Oct 16, 2026Questionable Leg

    questionable

    ESPN / TB

  8. Oct 11, 2026Active

    Trotter recorded seven total tackles (five solo) during Thursday night's 24-16 victory against the Cowboys.

    ESPN / TB

  9. Oct 6, 2026Active

    Trotter (knee) was a full participant in practice Tuesday.

    ESPN / TB

  10. Oct 5, 2026Active

    Trotter (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Buccaneers' estimated injury report Monday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.

    ESPN / TB

  11. Oct 5, 2026Questionable Leg

    Trotter (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Buccaneers' estimated injury report Monday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.

    ESPN / TB

  12. Oct 5, 2026Questionable Leg

    questionable

    ESPN / TB

  13. Oct 1, 2026Active

    Trotter (shoulder) was a full participant at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday.

    ESPN / TB

  14. Sep 30, 2026Active

    Trotter (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    ESPN / TB

  15. Sep 30, 2026Questionable Arm

    Trotter (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    ESPN / TB

  16. Sep 29, 2026Questionable Arm

    questionable

    ESPN / TB

  17. Sep 28, 2026Out Arm

    out

    ESPN / TB

  18. Sep 27, 2026Out Arm

    inactive

    ESPN / TB

  19. Sep 25, 2026Out Arm

    Trotter (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

    ESPN / TB

  20. Sep 24, 2026Out Arm

    Trotter (shoulder) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

    ESPN / TB

  21. Sep 24, 2026Questionable Arm

    Trotter (shoulder) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

    ESPN / TB

  22. Sep 23, 2026Questionable Arm

    Trotter (shoulder) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.

    ESPN / TB

  23. Sep 22, 2026Questionable Arm

    Trotter recorded 13 total tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Browns.

    ESPN / TB

  24. Sep 22, 2026Active

    Trotter recorded 13 total tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Browns.

    ESPN / TB

  25. Sep 14, 2026Active

    Trotter produced 11 tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks and two total tackles for loss, and added a pass defensed for a 38-yard pick-six during Sunday's 33-27 loss to the Bengals.

    ESPN / TB

  26. Sep 14, 2026Active

    Trotter produced 11 tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks and two tackles for loss, adding a pass defensed for a 38-yard pick-six during Sunday's 33-27 loss to the Bengals.

    ESPN / TB

Sources and updates

Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: nflverse weekly stats, ESPN box scores and ESPN's injury reports.

Updated Nov 8, 2026, 11:45 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.