Chase Lucas Joins Buccaneers, 49ers Seek Replacement

0:00It's April 9th, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News today, powered by AI. Chase Lucas, that solid special team's corner for the San Francisco 49ers, is packing his bags for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He logged 204 snaps on special teams and 98 on defense last season. And now he's inking a one-year deal with Tampa, per NFL. Networks Mike Garafalo. The 49ers let this slide by, not tindering him as a restricted free agent, which pretty much opened the door for other teams to swoop in. Lucas wrapped up 15 games with nine tackles and one pass defended, holding down those key rolls without much flesh. At 29, he's got solid roots, seventh round pick by the Detroit Lions back in 2022, out of Arizona State, bringing that veteran grit. To whichever squad needs it, Tampa grabs a reliable special teamer who can spell on defense while the 9ers eye replacements through the draft, free agency, or their own roster.

1:01Ahead of next season, word on the street is these moves shake up the depth charts early, keeping everyone guessing as training camps heat up.