Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was involved in a car accident on Saturday, as confirmed by the team.

The Buccaneers issued a statement Saturday afternoon indicating that Whitehead was “involved in an auto accident” while heading to practice. His injuries were serious enough for the team to place him on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.

The 27-year-old safety was said to be alert and receiving medical tests, according to ESPN, but it is expected that he will miss the rest of the season during his recovery.

As of the latest updates, the specifics of Whitehead’s injuries remain unclear. The only information available is that they are severe enough to necessitate being placed on the NFI list for multiple weeks.

This Sunday afternoon, the Buccaneers are set to face off against the New Orleans Saints, needing a victory to secure the NFC South title and a spot in the playoffs. The team can also qualify for the playoffs if the Atlanta Falcons lose to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.