Calijah Kancey's Health Focus for Bucs Future

0:00On April 22nd, Kalisha Kanzi is laser focused on staying healthy after a torn pectoral muscle wiped out most of his last season with the Tampa Bay. Buckeneers The young defensive tackle got hurt in week two against the Houston Texans and missed 14 straight games before coming back on January 3rd, versus the Carolina Panthers. Now heading into organized team activities, his top priority is playing every single game next year. He pushed hard to return late in the season and suited up for three games, helping the bucks win them all, though his stats stayed low. Over his first two years, the 19th overall pick from the 2023 draft has shown real flash with 26 tackles and four sacks. As a rookie in 14 games, plus 28 tackles in 7.5 sacks across 12 games last year. Fans in the team see his talent dominating offensive lineman up front, but injuries like half issues, and this pector have folks quoting old coach. Bill Parcell's availability is the best skill.

1:02At 25 years old, Kanzi wants to flip the injury prone label and lock in his spot. The buck's face a big call on his fifth year option, worth $14.47 million in 2026, with a deadline next Friday. They have until then to decide, or he hits free agency next March after earning $2.73 million, fully guaranteed next year. Kanzi knows this upcoming season could define his future in Tampa Bay, and he's all in on being ready week in and week out to ball with his brothers. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.