OLB Carl Nassib, who has 16.0 sacks in 42 games as a Buccaneer and 9.5 sacks in his other 57 NFL outings, is one of three edge rushers from Tampa Bay s 2022 squad set to become free agents on Wednesday afternoon
OLB Anthony Nelson, who tied for second on the Bucs defense in 2022 with 5.5 sacks, is one of six players from the team s 2019 draft who are currently positioned to hit free agency in March
March 16: DL Ndamukong Suh
This list is subject to change based on potential roster moves before Wednesday. Today our focus is on one of the best free agency values the Buccaneers have ever landed and the fifth Buc ever to get the franchise tag:
Position: Outside Linebacker
Experience: Entering 8th NFL Season
How Acquired: The Buccaneers signed Barrett to a one-year deal as an unrestricted free agent on March 18, 2019, then retained him for the 2020 season using the franchise tag.
Previous Contract(s): As a undrafted free agent in 2014, Barrett got a three-year contract from the Broncos in 2014. He then re-signed with Denver for one more year as a restricted free agent in 2017 and then again as an unrestricted free agent in 2018.