Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Linebacker

James Wilson March 17, 2023 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed linebacker Anthony Nelson to a two-year, $10 million contract, according to reports.

Pass rusher Anthony Nelson plans to re-sign with the #Bucs on a two-year deal worth $11M, up to $13M max value, per sources. Nelson has a combined 10.5 sacks the last two seasons.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 15, 2023

Nelson, who was drafted by the Bucs in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, saw his role increase in 2022 and had a career-best season, with eight starts and a 57 percent snap share on defense.

Over the past two seasons, Nelson has recorded 10.5 sacks and 11 TFLs, and he is expected to continue to be a regular contributor to the Buccaneers' linebacker corps in the upcoming season.

If you'd told me two days ago the Bucs would keep Jamel Dean, Lavonte David and Anthony Nelson and add Baker Mayfield, I would have been impressed. https://t.co/inMqACji0H
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) March 15, 2023

Entering his fifth NFL season, the 26-year-old has recorded 94 total tackles, 11.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three passes defended across 59 games played.
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