Bucs Boost Defense with Robinson Signing

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off their 2026 free agency with smart moves at key spots. They signed Linebacker Alex Anzalone from the Detroit Lions to shore up their week off-ball group, added running back Kenny Gamewell from the Pittsburgh Steelers to fill in after Rashad White's exit and back up Bucky Irving and grabbed defensive tackle Ashahn Robinson from the Carolina Panthers. Those additions come after some tough losses, like why receiver Mike Evans heading to the San Francisco 49ers and cornerback Jamal Dean. Joining the Steelers in Pittsburgh, Dean's departure let holes in the secondary, but the bigger issue was thin depth on the defensive line. Fans and analysts see Robinson as an underrated pickup for that unit. Tampa Bay's front has stars like Beat-A-Veya and Kalisha Cansey, but injuries and underperformers like Logan Hall have forced cost and shuffling.

1:01Robinson steps in as a solid run stopper with pass rush upside. Last season, he earned a 65.5 player grade from Pro Football Focus, notched 3-sacks and made three and a half tackles for loss. His 6-foot-4, 320-pound build lets him play inside or outside, bringing veteran smarts to a young line, pairing him with a healthy Veya and Cansey could transform the front 7, setting the bucket nears up for stronger defense as training camp nears.