Bucs Lock in Kancey, Beef Up Defensive Line

0:00On April 27, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just locked in their 2023 first round defensive tackle Kalayda Kansi by picking up his fifth-year option that keeps him on the roster through the 2027 season for $14,475,000 bumping his cap, hit from 1.53% to 4.48%. Kansi brings serious heat when he's on the field, racking up 66 quarterback pressures over 29 career games, including 7-point, 5-sacks back in 2024. Earlier this week, team sources confirmed the move, showing the Bucks believe in his past rush upside. Fans and analysts see this as a solid bet, but injuries have been his kryptonite missing three games as a rookie, 5 more in 2024 with, a calf issue, and 14 last season after a pector. Staying healthy is his top priority if Tampa wants that interior pressure to pay off. Meanwhile, the Bucks are beefing up the front seven, signing a Sean Robinson and al-Qaeda

1:01Muhammad in free agency, then grabbing Miami's Ruben Bain. Junior at pick number 15 in the 2026 draft. That duo could terrorize quarterbacks together. If Kansi holds it down and meshes with the new edge rushers, this option looks like a steal, setting Tampa up for a nasty defensive line that, opponents won't forget. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day. I'm Corey with the story.