Hendrickson to Bucs: Top Edge Rusher in Sight

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hunting for a top-edge Russia this off-season to boost their defense. Veteran Tray Hendrickson, from the Cincinnati Bengals, just hit free agency after the team chose not to use the franchise tag on him. Reports say he is open to a move, and Insiders point to Tampa as his top choice. Earlier this week, NFL insider Adam Schefter shared on a podcast that Hendrickson would love to join the Bucks. He lives near Jacksonville in Ponce, Vedra, Florida and likes the no-state income tax perk. Schefter added that Tampa fits perfectly, though Hendrickson wants the best deal overall. Bucks fans have been craving star power up front since Shaq Barrett left after their Super Bowl run. Coach Todd Bowles gets average pressure through team efforts and blitzes, but they lack a true Shaq machine opposite rising star Yaya Diabi. Hendrickson brings proven production with 35 sacks over his last two full seasons.

1:04At age 33, he outpaces younger names like Max Crosby in recent totals, and his leadership would mesh well in the locker room. Signing him beats trading big assets for someone else, especially since he prefers Florida. We'll see if the Bucks can make it happen as free agency heats up. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Shared phones in a pillow, once you try it, it just makes sense.