The Tampa Bay Buccaneers already suffered a loss at linebacker against the Carolina Panthers, and they suffered yet another loss.
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Britt was forced to sit out due to injuries to Lavonte David and Devin White and an illness to rookie Servosia Dennis.
Britt suffered the injury the second time the Bucs defenseman took the field.
He was slow to stand up and needed help from a trainer.
Britt spent the rest of his ride under a blue medical tent until a cart came out to take him back to the locker room.
Strong safety Ryan Neal replaced next to second-year linebacker J.J.
Russell makes his first NFL start.
The Buccaneers announced that Britt is suffering from a back injury and will not be able to return to play.
Neal will likely remain at linebacker.
Neal has struggled at strong safety this season, with Dee Delaney, Kayvon Merriweather, and Christian Isien making a big impact on his snaps.
The Bucs hope to further develop him as a linebacker.
Britt entered the league in 2021 as a fifth-round pick of the Buccaneers.
Although he primarily played on special teams, he recorded 33 tackles on defense during his career.
Britt carries the green dot on defense and dictates plays in the huddle.
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