Source: Whitehead has torn pec, but not necessarily out for season

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TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead torn a pectoral muscle during Sunday's win over the New York Giants and will miss some time, a source told ESPN Tuesday.

Whitehead underwent an MRI Monday to confirm the diagnosis. The source said that it's not necessarily season-ending, however, and that he could be back later in the season or for the playoffs. The source also said that due to the location of the tear, surgery is not required.

Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead will miss some time, but not necessarily the rest of the season, with a torn pectoral muscle.The injury happened early in the fourth quarter on Giants quarterback Tommy…