Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent, safety Shilo Sanders wasted no time in preparing for his upcoming rookie minicamp.

Sanders posted a video of his training regimen before he joins the Buc, and it featured a surprise cameo from New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara:

"You in my division now," Kamara told Sanders after they embraced. "You ain't on my team, you got to play against me."

"Oh, you right," Sanders said after realizing that his friend is now his opponent. "I'm gon' have to do it to you, but you're such a great guy that I don't wanna do it to you."

Kamara ended the playful interaction by congratulating Sanders on making it to the NFL before getting to his own training started.

The older brother of quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Shilo watched as the signal-caller surprisingly slid to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft before being selected by the Cleveland Browns. While he also hoped to hear his name on draft night, he was happy to receive a chance from the Bucs to work his way into the league.

Shilo Sanders didn't get picked up in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he found his way to a team shortly after the conclusion of the draft.

Per Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz, the Colorado safety and son of NFL legend Deion Sanders signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.

Sanders, who spent two years at South Carolina, a pair of seasons with Jackson State and ended his career at Colorado in 2023 and 2024, totaled 67 tackles, two passes defended, a sack and a forced fumble last year. In his first season with the Buffaloes, he picked up 67 tackles, three passes defended, four forced fumbles and a pick-six.

While Sanders had good collegiate numbers, his draft position was a bit uncertain since he's an older prospect at 25 years old and is slightly undersized with a 6'0", 195-pound frame.

Sanders signing with the Bucs means that two members of the Sanders family will be on NFL rosters this offseason. His younger brother, Shedeur Sanders, was taken by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.

Shedeur was widely projected to be a first-round pick heading into the draft, but experienced an unexpected slide as quarterbacks like Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe and Dillon Gabriel were taken ahead of him.

While Shedeur was drafted later than expected and Shilo wasn't drafted at all, the two brothers are nonetheless NFL bound and will look to make an immediate impact for their respective teams.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Kansas State CB Jacob Parrish with the No. 84 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Parrish was primarily an outside corner in college, but he will likely be pushed into the slot in the NFL due to his lack of size. Luckily, he has a handful of traits to make a successful transition to the inside.

First, Parrish is a willing run defender who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty and get involved in run fits. He's also a good tackler, which will help him contribute in both phases of the game when playing closer to the box at the nickel spot. However, he does have some issues getting off blocks from wide receivers.

In coverage, the former Wildcat has plenty of speed to carry receivers on vertical routes, evidenced by his impressive 40 time. Additionally, he can drive on routes when playing off coverage with his ability to click and close, and he had good ball production with five interceptions and 16 passes defended across the last two seasons.

However, Parrish's change-of-direction skills need to improve to help cover sharp-breaking routes and the shiftier slot receivers in the NFL. He also has questionable route recognition, making him susceptible to getting beat against curl routes and picked versus mesh concepts.

Overall, Parrish has the traits to develop into a quality slot corner and become an NFL starter in a year or two. It helps that he's only 21 years old, which could give him a higher ceiling than older prospects.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 5'10"

WEIGHT: 191

HAND: 9"

ARM: 30⅞"

WINGSPAN: 75"

40-YARD DASH: 4.35

VERTICAL: 37.5"

BROAD: 10'9"

POSITIVES

— Physical and feisty in press coverage to help overcome some of his size limitations.

— Solid at using his hands to help stay in phase when playing man coverage.

— Plenty of speed to run with wide recievers on vertical routes. Comfortable playing from a trail position, too.

— Has the acceleration to click and close in off coverage, limiting yards after the catch.

— Willing run defender who isn't afraid to get involved in run fits.

— Good tackler. Uses good pad level and wraps up, leading to few misses this past season.

NEGATIVES

— Undersized and will likely be viewed as a nickel-only type of corner.

— Quick to open his hips and has subpar change-of-direction skills, causing him issues against hard-breaking routes.

— Rough route recognition and start-stop ability, making it difficult for him to stay in phase against curl routes when playing press coverage.

— Below-average awareness in zone coverage. Takes the cheese against high-low concepts or will leave receivers in his area open.

— Struggles to get off blocks against bigger wide receivers due to his size limitations.

NOTES

— Born Feb. 29, 2004

— 3-star recruit in the 2022 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2023 (Undisclosed, missed 1 game)

— 2023 Honorable Mention All-Big 12

— 2024 Honorable Mention All-Big 12

GRADE: 6.8 (Potential Role Player — 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 126

POSITION RANK: CB17

PRO COMPARISON: Amik Robertson

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected SMU DL Elijah Roberts with the No. 157 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Elijah Roberts was a productive edge defender at SMU, logging 17.5 sacks over the last two seasons. He lacks the bend and overall athleticism to stay on the edge in the NFL, but he projects well as a 4i-technique defensive end in odd fronts with his size and strength.

As a pass-rusher, Roberts has active and accurate hands to "defeat the hands, defeat the man," in addition to showing good cross-chop and arm-over moves. He also uses a forklift technique well to get offensive linemen's hands off him and has a solid bull rush as a counter move.

However, he does lack explosion off the line of scrimmage to be effective when using the bull rush as a primary move. Right now, he needs a yard or two to build up momentum and win with power, which will be an issue when playing from tighter alignments initially.

The biggest problem with the former Mustang is that he's unproven when playing with his hand in the ground, especially against the run. He didn't have to face many double-teams and combo blocks on the edge, which could lead to some growing pains at a new position in the pros.

The good news is that Roberts takes on blocks with a wide base, good knee bend and has the upper-body strength to get extension on blocks. That should help him be successful once he gets comfortable playing from a new alignment.

Overall, Roberts is a developmental prospect, but he has the potential to become a starter and every-down contributor in the NFL with time and good coaching.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 285

HAND: 10¼”

ARM: 33⅝”

WINGSPAN: 82”

40-YARD DASH: 4.78

SHUTTLE: 4.78

VERTICAL: 31.5"

BROAD: 9'8"

POSITIVES

— Solid size for an odd-front defensive end with solid length.

— Sets up his pass-rush moves well by stemming outside to win with an inside move or vice-versa.

— Active hands as a pass-rusher and has shown the ability to "defeat the hands, defeat the man." Also has good cross-chop and swim moves that he can win with.

— Good pass-rush motor to get coverage sacks.

— Takes on blocks with a wide base and good knee bend against the run.

— Solid upper-body strength and arm length allow him to get extension on blocks and shed. Has also occasionally shown the ability to escape blocks with a swim move.

NEGATIVES

— Not athletic and twitchy enough to lineup on the edge in the NFL, where he primarily played in college.

— Lacks explosion/initial burst off the line scrimmage, impacting the effectiveness of his bull rush as a primary move from tighter alignments.

— Has some stiffness in his hips, making it difficult to clear his lower half to get clean wins with finesse moves.

— Poor bend. Struggles to corner at the top of the rush and will get pushed by the quarterback when they step up in the pocket.

— Primarily used a two-point stance in college. Could struggle to get his hands up quickly when playing with his hand in the ground.

— Unproven as a 4i-technique, especially against the run.

NOTES

— Born Dec. 24, 2001

— 4-star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2024 (Hand, missed 1 game)

— Played at Miami from 2020 to 2022 before transferring to SMU in 2023

— 2024 Honorable Mention All-ACC

— 2023 Second-Team All-AAC

GRADE: 6.7 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 148

POSITION RANK: DL14

PRO COMPARISON: Tyrone Crawford

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added Colorado WR Will Sheppard as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL draft.

Sheppard is a solid route-runner. He attacks leverage with jab steps at the line of scrimmage. He displays adequate short-area quickness to maneuver around defensive backs and get into his routes.

Sheppard uses subtle movements against off-coverage defenders to clear them and evade disrupting contact. He creates decent space and separation at the top of his routes.

Sheppard thrives against zone coverages. He finds soft spots within the coverage in the short-to-intermediate areas of the defense and works around spot-droppers to settle into the voids.

Sheppard excels at playing through contact at the catch point and after the catch. He is a dynamic leaper with outstanding body control. That allows him to make difficult and acrobatic catches on contested throws and back-shoulder fades. 

Sheppard does not possess the vertical explosiveness to outrun defensive backs off the line of scrimmage. He struggles to win early without successful releases to counter bump-and-run coverage. Despite his adequate play strength, Sheppard gets hung up against physical corners. He lacks the hand usage to counter defensive punches.

Sheppard projects as a red-zone threat and a lanky ball winner in the NFL. His lack of raw athletic ability and speed will make it difficult for him to consistently find success against NFL athletes.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'2"

WEIGHT: 198

HAND: 9⅞"

ARM: 32¼"

WINGSPAN: 78⅛"

40-YARD DASH: 4.54

3-CONE: N/A

SHUTTLE: 4.31

VERTICAL: 40.5"

BROAD: 10'11"

POSITIVES

— Attacking and defeating zone coverages.

— Collision and physical combat-catcher against contact.

— Acrobatic catches with outstanding body control and tracking.

NEGATIVES

— Average at best athletic ability.

— Consistent counters and releases against physical press corners.

— Lacks explosiveness and top-end speed for vertical consistency.

NOTES

— Born Feb. 11, 2002

— 3-star recruit in 2020 class, per 247Sports 

— 2022 Second-Team All-SEC

— Father played football at Louisiana Tech; Mother played volleyball at Louisiana Tech

GRADE: 5.6 (Backup/Draftable — 6th/7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 294

POSITION RANK: WR45

PRO COMPARISON: Mohamed Massaquoi

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Oregon WR Tez Johnson with the No. 235 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Tez Johnson is a quick-twitch route runner out of the slot who excels in the short/underneath areas of the field.

Johnson plays with good football IQ and coverage recognition post-snap. This is evident on tape when he is given option routes and must read the defender's leverage and coverage drop before determining which route he will initiate. Johnson excels working out of the slot and in trips (3WR) sets where he can be deployed against advantageous matchups, linebackers, and safeties. His ability to win quickly underneath creates opportunities to catch and run into the open field. Johnson is dynamic with the football in his hands; he can make defenders miss with quick, decisive movements and angle-beating burst/acceleration.

Johnson's ability to sell vertical routes with urgency, speed, and attacking leverages puts defenders in conflict, opening access points to shallow routes. He plays with optimal snap and hip sinkage at the breaking point to generate ample separation against man coverage. Johnson is the ideal pre-snap motion receiver, whether on jet or orbit motions, putting him on the move is a good way to give him free releases and advantageous angles against defenders. He is comfortable operating as a space player with manufactured touches—quick screens and handoffs behind the line of scrimmage.

NFL front offices will remove him from their draft boards because of his thin and wiry frame. Teams that value size and strength will struggle to look past his size. Johnson's lack of size and strength shows up in multiple ways—playing through contact and within high-traffic areas. Johnson is a slippery and speedy receiver but will not power through arm tackles or defensive contact. He struggles to defeat physical press defenders. He uses quick finesse maneuvers to work past them at the line of scrimmage—but if the defender can make contact early, Johnson's momentum is halted quickly.

Do not expect him to win many contested, 50/50 throws at the next level. Johnson is not equipped with the catch radius or strength at the catch point to outmuscle bigger defenders for the ball. Johnson is not a natural hands catcher who has had issues with drops throughout his collegiate career. Johnson has double catches and near drops on tape, which are concerning.

In all, Tez Johnson projects as a potential chain-moving slot receiver. He is an ideal candidate for the influx of quick passes due to West Coast offensive systems. From slants, rub routes, shallow crossers, and over routes, Johnson is better at attacking horizontally against zone defenses. Cleaning up his drops will only help him see playing time in the NFL. At worst, he will bring positive special teams value as a punt and kick returner.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 5'10"

WEIGHT: 165

40-YARD DASH: 4.51

3-CONE: 6.65

SHUTTLE: 4.15

VERTICAL: 37"

BROAD: 10'11"

POSITIVES

— Quick twitch mover in space with sudden change of direction ability.

— Dynamic and explosive run-after-catch threat.

— Versatile playmaker who can handle manufactured touches in space.

— Special teams value with dynamic punt return ability

NEGATIVES

— Thin, wiry frame limits him to a slot-only role at the next level.

— Winning contested catches due to small stature and catch radius.

— Unreliable and inconsistent hands catcher, high drop percentage.

— Effectively playing through contact and high-traffic areas

NOTES

— Born May 18, 2002

— 3-star recruit in 2020 class, per 247Sports

— 2023: All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention; Set Oregon single-season record for receptions (86)

— 2022-2023, became the adopted younger brother of Oregon (Denver Broncos) QB Bo Nix.

GRADE: 7.0 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter — 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 109

POSITION RANK: WR13

PRO COMPARISON: Tutu Atwell

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison with the No. 53 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Benjamin Morrison is a versatile cornerback prospect out of Notre Dame, known for his quickness, fluidity, and ability to play both outside and in the slot. Standing at 6' and weighing 190 pounds, Morrison brings a well-rounded skill set to the position. His athleticism, combined with his physicality and football IQ, make him a compelling option for NFL teams looking to bolster their secondary. He is a former Freshman All-American with a ton of playing experience under his belt.

Morrison is a smooth athlete with good short-area quickness and lateral movement, which allows him to maintain a fluid backpedal and controlled balance in coverage. He excels at keeping leverage and positioning on receivers, often squeezing them off their lane as they work downfield and positioning himself to make a play on the ball. Morrison's ball skills are well-developed, showing the necessary timing and understanding to play the ball at its highest point, whether he's playing outside or in the slot.

However, Morrison can be inconsistent with his transitions, sometimes leading to more agile receivers gaining separation. Additionally, while he has good size, his closing speed isn't ideal, making it difficult for him to recover if he loses a step. Morrison can get antsy in zone coverage, occasionally prioritizing big plays over maintaining discipline in his assignment, leading to lost threats in his zone.

In the run game, Morrison shows good physicality and a willingness to set the edge, actively getting involved in run support. Despite his solid frame, Morrison sometimes plays like he's lighter than he is, occasionally struggling to disengage from bigger blockers who can push him around or shield him off the edge. This inconsistency in shedding blocks can limit his effectiveness in stopping runs that bounce to the outside. Nonetheless, his overall effort and willingness to engage in run defense are positive traits that can be further developed with proper coaching and strength conditioning.

Benjamin Morrison projects as a late first-round to early second-round pick with the potential to be a first-year starter in the NFL. His combination of smooth athleticism, versatility in coverage, and physicality in the run game makes him a well-rounded prospect capable of fitting into multiple defensive schemes. While he needs to improve his transitions and maintain discipline in zone coverage, Morrison's skill set offers a high ceiling. With continued development, particularly in his ability to shed blocks and refine his coverage techniques, Morrison has the potential to become a reliable starting cornerback at the next level.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'0"

WEIGHT: 193

HAND: 9¼”

ARM: 30⅜”

WINGSPAN: 75⅞” 

POSITIVES

— Smooth athlete with good short-area quickness and lateral movement. He plays with a fluid backpedal and controlled balance.

— In coverage, he keeps very good leverage and positioning on receivers. As he works downfield he squeezes off their lane and looks to attack the ball.

— Has shown flexibility in playing both outside and slot cornerback positions.

— Shows the necessary timing and ball skills to decipher what is needed at the high point when playing the ball.

— Shows good physicality and willingness to set the edge and get involved in the run game.

NEGATIVES

— Morrison can be inconsistent with his transitions, giving up separation. He can also be bumped off the top of routes at times.

— Lacks ideal closing speed when giving a step or two.

— Morrison can get antsy in zone coverage. He looks for big plays and can lose threats in his zone.

NOTES

— Born Mar. 11, 2004

— Games Started: 26

— 4-Star recruit in the 2019 class, per 247 Sports

— 2024 Injured his hip in week 7 against Stanford. Required hip surgery that kept him out the remainder of the season.

— 2023 First-Team All-Independent; Independent Cornerback of the Year

— 2022 First-Team All-Independent; Freshman All-American; Independent Cornerback of the Year

GRADE: 8.0 (Year 1 Starter — Late 1st - Early 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 31

POSITION RANK: CB4

PRO COMPARISON: Kendall Fuller

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added Texas IOL Jake Majors as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL draft.

Jake Majors is a four-year starter with a Texas school-record 57 career starts all at center, including 16 starts in 2024 inside the Longhorns' 52-48 run-pass split, multiple run scheme with a high rate of quick-game, RPOs and motion. Majors has an extremely sawed-off frame with solid all-around thickness throughout his build with adequate athletic ability and marginal play strength.

Majors is a functional zone run-blocker with solid initial quickness and snap timing to get into his fits on time and under control. He works best in tandem with guards on combination blocks with a clear understanding of spacing and body positioning to time overtakes and releases.

While Majors gets to his spots quickly and creates leverage on his initial fit with good pad level, he regularly gives up first meaningful contact and gets stalemated. He works hard to stay attached with proper positional leverage relative to the ball but struggles to harden and protect his edges, leading to shaky sustain and finishing skills.

In pass protection, Majors quarterbacks the line pre-snap with clear eyes and an alert demeanor to sort line games, stunts and blitzes on time. He has solid strike timing and hand placement to land his punch, but he has middling power, lacks jolt and needs guard help to consistently anchor against the bull rush.

Overall, Majors is a high-IQ, experienced and skilled center-only prospect with short arms, adequate athletic ability and middling power. He has the intangibles, run-blocking skills and understanding of leverage to earn a backup role in the NFL, but his mediocre physical tools will make it difficult for him to match up with defensive tackles consistently.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'3"

WEIGHT: 306

HAND: 9⅞"

ARM: 30⅜"

WINGSPAN: 76"

40-YARD DASH: 5.21

3-CONE: 7.72

SHUTTLE: 4.62

VERTICAL: 26.5"

BROAD: 8'8"

POSITIVES

— Competent zone run-blocker with good snap timing to get into his fits on time and under control.

— Does a solid job of stepping on the toes of defenders to close space and establish control once latched.

— Works best in tandem with guards on combination blocks with a clear understanding of spacing and body positioning to time overtakes and releases.

— Alert, active pass protector with clear eyes to diagnose twists, stunts and blitzes.

— Brings a wealth of experience with renowned football intelligence.

NEGATIVES

— Extremely sawed-off frame with minimal power.

— Regularly gives up first meaningful contact, which results in stalemates.

— Struggles to keep and widen defenders off his edges, leading to shaky sustain skills.

NOTES

— Born Jan. 17, 2002

— 4-star recruit from the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Texas school-record 57 career starts at center

GRADE: 5.7 (Backup/Draftable — 6th-7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 275

POSITION RANK: IOL30

PRO COMPARISON: Michael Menet

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Emeka Egbuka is a detailed and nuanced route runner to fill the "chain mover" role in an NFL offense.

Placing Egbuka in a timing and rhythm offense is best for his ability and NFL future. Egbuka wins from the slot with nuance and detailed route running. Depending on where he is breaking, he uses his body to stem routes inside or out to get his defender to move with him. He manipulates off-coverage defenders with his quickness out of the breaks. Egbuka is a smooth and fluid mover who quickly changes directions to separate from coverage. Out of the slot, he runs a variety of routes, including choice/option, outbreakers, double moves, fades, and corners.

Egbuka's punt returner background helps him find run-after-catch lanes on quick short passes—he weaves through traffic comfortably. Athletically, he possesses enough speed to threaten defenders vertically and sell upfield routes to open other opportunities underneath, inside, and out. One of the most underrated aspects of his skill set is blocking in the run game. He is a maximum-effort blocker who wants to seal his defender and open lanes on the perimeter for his teammates.

When the ball is in the air, Egbuka does a great job tracking it into his hands before making secondary moves to create YAC. He is a savvy veteran who understands the importance of flashing his hands late as the ball arrives instead of tipping off the defender limiting chances to create pass breakups.

Egbuka lacks a robust catch radius and wingspan to win highly contested catches. Handling long-limbed physical defensive backs will be a challenge for him at the next level. Due to Ohio State's offensive usage, he is primarily in the slot and off the ball. Egbuka also gets free releases from the bunch and stacked sets. He projects as a role-specific wide receiver prospect as a result.

In conclusion, Emeka Egbuka is a savvy route runner who wins in the short and intermediate range of the field. Quick passing attacks will appreciate how he marries the timing of his routes to the quarterback drop. He is going to be where his quarterback needs him to be. Projects as a consistent slot playmaker at the next level.

MEASUREMENTS AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'1"

WEIGHT: 205

40-YARD DASH: 4.45 (Pro Day)

3-CONE: N/A

SHUTTLE: 4.12 (Pro Day)

VERTICAL: 38" (Pro Day)

BROAD: N/A

POSITIVES

— Natural route-runner, wins with nuance and detailed movements.

— Fluid change of direction, snaps breaks well to separate from coverage

— Comfortable reading and weaving through high-traffic areas with the ball in his hands

— Strong ball tracking ability all over the field.

NEGATIVES

— Does not use frame and wingspan to fully extend at catch point.

— Staying healthy, battled knee and ankle injuries through 2023 season.

— Physical press corners disrupt his timing with contact at LOS.

— Questionable top-end speed to consistently win as an outside wide receiver.

NOTES

— Born Oct. 18, 2002

— 5-star recruit in 2022 class per 247Sports

— 2022: Second-Team All-Big Ten Conference

— 2023: Third-Team All-Big Ten

GRADE: 7.9 (Potential Impact Player— 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 24

POSITION RANK: WR3

PRO COMPARISON: Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Amon-Ra St. Brown

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

After his massively disappointing 2024 campaign with the New York Jets, veteran defensive end Haason Reddick will unsurprisingly have a new home for the 2025 season.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Reddick agreed to a one-year, $14 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that includes $12 million guaranteed on Monday.

The Jets had acquired Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles in an April Fool's Day trade that was ill-fated from the very start.

After saying in his introductory press conference, "I'm going to give the team and the fans everything that I have," Reddick held out for the entirety of training camp and the first six games of the season over unhappiness with his contract. He was set to make $14.5 million in the final year of the three-year, $45 million contract he signed with the Eagles, and he requested to be traded from the Jets after the team didn't meet his demands for a contract extension before the season.

Reddick eventually agreed to a reworked contract on Oct. 20 to end his holdout, but the damage had already been done. Reddick joined a Jets team that was in the midst of a tailspin following the firing of head coach Robert Saleh. To make matters worse, the 30-year-old was a shell of himself when he finally got onto the field.

In his 10 games in New York, Reddick finished with 14 total tackles, one sack, one pass defended and a forced fumble, by far the worst statistical season of his eight-year career. The Jets went 5-12 and missed the playoffs for the 14th straight year. General manager Joe Douglas, who was responsible for the trade with the Eagles to acquire Reddick, was also fired before the end of the season.

Now, the Buccaneers are taking the chance that Reddick is still the dominant edge rusher the Jets were hoping to acquire. The two-time Pro Bowler had recorded 10 or more sacks in four straight seasons from 2020 to 2023, so the Tampa Bay defense will certainly improve in 2025 if he returns to his old form.