Tahir Whitehead

Tahir Whitehead

34-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Tahir Whitehead in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
RANKS
$Signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Panthers in March of 2020.
Added to Cardinals' practice squad
LBFree Agent
November 2, 2021
Whitehead was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Whitehead last played in 2020, making 51 tackles, recovering a fumble and intercepting a pass in 14 games with the Panthers. With the injury to J.J. Watt (shoulder), the Cardinals could end up using Whitehead as a depth piece on the defensive unit.
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Measurables Review
How do Tahir Whitehead's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
240 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.62 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.37 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.14 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.0 in
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Bench Press
21 reps
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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On the back of four straight 100-tackle seasons, Whitehead signed a one-year deal with the Panthers this offseason. Although Carolina recently inked fellow linebacker Shaq Thompson to a lucrative extension, Whitehead's addition comes in the wake of long-time superstar Luke Kuechly's sudden retirement, which left a big hole to fill in the middle of the team's defense. At 30 years old, Whitehead boasts a bevy of experience to try and help on that front, and his recent track record suggests he's a strong bet to flirt with triple-digit stops.
The Raiders continued to address defensive needs when they went out and signed a versatile stud at linebacker this offseason in Whitehead, who has amassed 242 total tackles with the Lions since the beginning of his 2016 campaign. Now entering his seventh year in the league, Whitehead is in the midst of his prime as he projects to start at outside linebacker for the silver and black across from pass rusher Bruce Irvin. If for some reason the Raiders are unable to re-sign starting middle linebacker NaVorro Bowman, Whitehead could be in line for even more opportunities to rack up tackles in 2018.
Whitehead posted strong part-time production for the Lions in 2014 and 2015, and last year he showed the ability to translate as a full-time player. Despite missing one game with a knee issue, Whitehead established himself as one of the league's top tackle sources. Although the arrival of first-round pick Jarrad Davis might move Whitehead from middle to outside linebacker, Whitehead likely still has a threedown role awaiting him again in 2017. He is a bit one-dimensional as an IDP, though -- he has just two sacks and three interceptions in his five-year career.
The Lions showed their faith in Whitehead by inking him to a two-year, $8 million extension in the offseason. Indications are that he has the inside track on becoming the club's primary option at the MLB position, which would give him some value as an IDP.
in admirably for Stephen Tulloch in the middle of Detroit's defense in 2014, Whitehead will slide over to the strong side in 2015, ahead of 2014 second-round pick Kyle Van Noy. Whitehead ranked second on the team in tackles in 2014 with 86.
Whitehead will be a backup linebacker and special teams player for the Lions.
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Production declines with Panthers
LBCarolina Panthers
January 12, 2021
Whitehead finished the 2020 season with 51 tackles (27 solo), one interception and one fumble recovery in 14 games played.
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Cleared for Sunday's game
LBCarolina Panthers
November 29, 2020
Whitehead (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
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Good to go Sunday
LBCarolina Panthers
November 22, 2020
Whitehead (ribs) is active for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Draws questionable tag
LBCarolina Panthers
Ribs
November 20, 2020
Whitehead (ribs) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.
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Limited Thursday
LBCarolina Panthers
Ribs
November 19, 2020
Whitehead (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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