It took a few weeks longer than he would have liked, but Shaq Barrett has finally broken the Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise record for sacks in a single season formerly held by Warren Sapp. Currently standing a 17.5 sacks on the season, Barrett is arguably one of the best free agent pick ups in the Buccaneers history.
In the second quarter, not only did quarterback Jameis Winston become the eighth quarterback to surpass 5,000 yards, Barrett was able to cement his name in Buccaneers history.
Your NEW franchise leader!
That's 1️⃣7️⃣.5️⃣ sacks on the season for @MOOCHIE048. pic.twitter.com/80ofRPvJon
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 29, 2019
QUARTERBACKS HAVE FAMILIES TOO, SHAQ. pic.twitter.com/Jd9WRcAZh0
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 29, 2019
Barrett was brought in on a one-year deal this offseason and as most notably stated by coach Bruce Arians, [he] ain’t going nowhere, in reference on the team bringing Barrett back long term.
.@WarrenSapp has a message for @MOOCHIE048 ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/3dpROIUFTo
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 29, 2019