Bucs' White reportedly tests positive for COVID-19; Barrett out for Week 17

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.

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