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The Bucs have selected some players with high draft capital in recent years who did not work out the way they had hoped. From Joe-Tryon Shoyinka to Vernon Hargreaves, they have come and gone despite the hopes their selection brought to the franchise.
Now, one of those top draft picks is poised to find a new home yet again. Linebacker Devin White was without a home until he landed with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025. He took full advantage of the opportunity given to him by former Bucs assistant general manager John Spytek.
Now, according to Bleacher Report's Moe Moton, White finds himself to be one of the "bargain" free agents who remain unsigned.
Moton writes, "Last season, White led the Las Vegas Raiders with 174 tackles and finished second on the team in tackles for loss (11). However, White has been inconsistent in pass coverage. He's allowed a passer rating above 104 in two of his pro seasons. In the previous year, the seven-year veteran gave up three touchdowns and allowed a 94.3 passer rating in coverage. In a two-down role with limited exposure to coverage assignments, White can be a starting inside linebacker alongside a reliable second-level cover defender. If he signs with a team, it'll likely be a one-year, prove-it deal."
Ironically, Moton mentions the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars as places for him to play in 2026. Both teams have close connections to the Bucs, so it would be interesting if it is one of those teams.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Former Bucs LB considered a 'bargain' free agent before camp
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Now, one of those top draft picks is poised to find a new home yet again. Linebacker Devin White was without a home until he landed with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025. He took full advantage of the opportunity given to him by former Bucs assistant general manager John Spytek.
Now, according to Bleacher Report's Moe Moton, White finds himself to be one of the "bargain" free agents who remain unsigned.
Moton writes, "Last season, White led the Las Vegas Raiders with 174 tackles and finished second on the team in tackles for loss (11). However, White has been inconsistent in pass coverage. He's allowed a passer rating above 104 in two of his pro seasons. In the previous year, the seven-year veteran gave up three touchdowns and allowed a 94.3 passer rating in coverage. In a two-down role with limited exposure to coverage assignments, White can be a starting inside linebacker alongside a reliable second-level cover defender. If he signs with a team, it'll likely be a one-year, prove-it deal."
Ironically, Moton mentions the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars as places for him to play in 2026. Both teams have close connections to the Bucs, so it would be interesting if it is one of those teams.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Former Bucs LB considered a 'bargain' free agent before camp
Continue reading...
