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Is this the year the Seahawks sign free agent Ndamukong Suh?

Free agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is an ideal fit for this struggling Seattle Seahawks defensive line heading into 2020.

Every year, the Seattle Seahawks acquire a veteran, run-stuffing defensive tackle to plug in up the middle. Recent acquisitions include Sheldon Richardson, Shamar Stephen, Tom Johnson and Al Woods, and each have had varying levels of success.

During that time, the Seahawks have frequently been connected to another defensive tackle, Ndamukong Suh, who has local ties to the Pacific Northwest and certainly fits the bill as a run-stuffer up the middle.

Suh is once again a free agent, and with Woods and Jarran Reed both set to hit free agency, it’s clear there is a spot for Suh if the two sides can work something out.

Although he’s not the player he once was – when he rattled off five Pro Bowl appearances in a seven-year span from 2010-2016 – Suh still had a solid 2019 campaign, with 41 combined tackles, 14 quarterback hits, 2.5 sacks and four fumble recoveries, two which resulted in touchdowns.

Those numbers would easily provide a boost to a Seahawks defensive line that is currently rostering Poona Ford, Bryan Mone, DeMarcus Christmas and L.J. Collier on the interior.

Additionally, despite his age (33), Suh has hardly ever missed games. He appeared in all 16 contests last year – the eighth consecutive year he has managed that feat.

Suh’s experience, health, and ability to rush the passer and stuff the run would make him an ideal fit along Seattle’s defensive line.

Free agency begins March 18, and Suh is a name for Seahawks fans to keep an eye on.

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2020 NFL Free Agency: Options from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Pending free agents from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who could fit with the New Orleans Saints include Ndamukong Suh and Breshad Perriman.

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The New Orleans Saints will need to address some holes with their squad through free agency this offseason. As such, we continue to dissect every NFL team’s pending free agents and which could be a potential fit for the Saints in 2020 and beyond.

We take a look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which has 24 potential free agents heading into the new league season. Here are all 24 players:

  • DT Ndamukong Suh
  • QB Jameis Winston
  • RT Demar Dotson
  • DT Beau Allen
  • OLB Shaquil Barrett
  • WR Breshad Perriman
  • DE Jason Pierre-Paul
  • RB Peyton Barber
  • QB Blaine Gabbert
  • FS Darian Stewart
  • OLB Sam Acho
  • OLB Carl Nassib
  • DE Rakeem Nunez-Roches
  • ILB Kevin Minter
  • G Earl Watford
  • RT Josh Wells
  • CB Ryan Smith
  • S Andrew Adams
  • T Jerald Hawkins
  • G Michael Liedtke (RFA)
  • TE Anthony Auclair (RFA)
  • TE Tanner Hudson (ERFA)
  • CB Orion Stewart (ERFA)
  • WR Bryan Mitchell (ERFA)

Perhaps the biggest fish on this list is pass-rusher Shaquill Barrett. A relative unknown prior to 2019, he made a splash in a big way this past season. The linebacker recorded 19.5 sacks, and another six forced fumbles. Barrett will get paid this offseason but it will be interesting how teams value his single season of production.

Another name that could be a suitable addition is defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. New Orleans will most likely need to make some additions to the defensive front line, and a leader like Pierre-Paul could go a long way for the club in 2020. Unlike Ndamukong Suh, Pierre-Paul does not have history with the Saints, and might be a welcome addition to the locker room.

However, the top free agent to watch is wide receiver Breshad Perriman. He really impressed down the stretch when Mike Evans and Chris Godwin were injured, forcing him into the top spot, and Perriman might be what the Saints need opposite Michael Thomas as a sure-handed vertical threat.

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5 defensive linemen the Patriots should consider in free agency

With a majority of DTs hitting free agency, the Patriots have a dire need for playmakers at the position.

Anticipation is at an all-time high for the New England Patriots this offseason.

Tom Brady’s future with the team appears to be very cloudy and it’s shaking up the process for free agency in Foxborough. The Patriots have around $40 million to work with in cap space, but the list of free agents doesn’t give them much flexibility to make offseason moves. The list includes prominent names like Brady, Devin McCourty, Kyle Van Noy, Matthew Slater, Jamie Collins, Joe Thuney and Danny Shelton.

The Patriots also have a dire need to replenish the tight end position after an incredibly inefficient season from the group in 2019. But, the position that may hold the second-most importance behind quarterback is defensive line. New England’s defensive line was already thin and having Shelton and Adam Butler on the free agent market doesn’t help.

Lawrence Guy is who the Patriots will build around if they can’t retain either Butler or Shelton. There are some notable free agents on the market the Patriots should consider, especially considering their lackluster run defense in 2019.

Here are five free agent defensive tackle prospects for New England.

D.J. Reader (Houston Texans)

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D.J. Reader, 25, has spent his four NFL seasons with the Houston Texans. He’s sent for free agency this offseason and expecting a large payday, making it a long shot for the Patriots to attain him. But, the situation would become a lot more interesting if the Patriots let go of Shelton and/or Butler.

Reader carries a nose tackle build at 6-foot-3, 347 pounds, but his increasing ability to rush the passer brings an intriguing dynamic. He had a career-high 2.5 sacks and 13 quarterback pressures last season — surpassing 11 quarterback hits in his first three seasons. Since 2016, Reader has played in 61 of 64 possible games and proved to be durable.

The paycheck will make it difficult for New England to retain him, but Reader could be a game-changer for a struggling defensive line.

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Arians says bringing back the entire defense is ‘very realistic’

Hear what Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians had to say at the NFL Scouting Combine regarding the future of the team’s defense.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians joined NFL Network’s NFL NOW program to discuss Shaquil Barrett and the entire defensive front seven’s future with the Buccaneers.

“Well, I think, it’s how you get it done,” Arians replied to Andrew Siciliano about how you get a deal done with Barrett, who is likely in store for a large payday this offseason. “How did he get it done? Great worker, tremendous talent. It wasn’t like guys were falling down in front of him. He was getting them. The defense fits him perfectly and I think Todd Bowles utilized him tremendously. Having Jason Pierre-Paul back on the other side would help also. So we are trying to make sure we keep our pass rushers.”

“It’s very realistic to bring them all back,” Arians said of bringing back the Buccaneers front seven on defense. “They all enjoyed playing defense for Todd [Bowles] and our organization. It’s just a matter of getting them paid.”

Arians also made a note that he was not too happy about the uniform changes because he has great style and wasn’t approached.

To hear the entire interview watch the video below.

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Where do these Bucs fall on the list of Top 101 NFL free agents of 2020?

Find out where these Tampa Bay Buccaneers players landed on NFL.com’s list of the top 101 NFL free agents of 2020.

The 2020 NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis as teams prepare for April’s NFL draft. But before that all-important day there’s the free agency period, and this year’s class is shaping up to be one of the best ever with players like Tom Brady, Dak Prescott and Jadeveon Clowney just a few of the big names on the list.

Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling of NFL.com tried to make sense of it all by listing their top 101 free agents of 2020. A few Buccaneers found themselves on the list, including linebacker Shaq Barrett, who led the NFL last season with 19.5 sacks. Barrett landed all the way at No. 5.

“Hard to expect a repeat of his 19.5-sack coming-out party, but that’s not to suggest Barrett is a one-year wonder. He busted out of the gate with nine sacks in September, closed strong with seven more in December and constantly battered quarterbacks throughout the 16-game race.”

As for quarterback Jameis Winston, he landed at No. 26, which seems like a solid spot for the much-maligned QB with the big arm.

“Winston never saw a sliver he couldn’t exploit, clinging to a gunslinging style which gooses his receivers’ counting numbers as well as his opponents’ takeaway totals. Can that recklessness be coached out of him without forfeiting the fearlessness necessary for big plays? To this point in his career, he’s thrown his team into more trouble than salvation.”

Jason Pierre-Paul came in at No. 32 and Ndamukong Suh at 66. Suffice it to say, the Bucs will have some tough financial decisions to make next month, ones that could have drastic ramifications on the 2020 season.

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See how Ndamukong Suh and his family celebrate birthdays

Check out Ndamukong Suh’s Instagram video celebrating his sister’s birthday.

It’s been a busy offseason for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who is set to become a free agent after signing a one-year deal with the Bucs last offseason to replace Gerald McCoy.

After helping the Bucs become the league’s best rush defense, Suh got some much-needed rest and relaxation once the season ended, traveling the world from wine country to Africa.

Now, he’s celebrating his sister’s birthday and posted this hilarious video on Instagram showing how the Suh family does things.

Check it out.

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3 veteran free agents the Seattle Seahawks should consider signing

The Seattle Seahawks could look at a handful of veteran free agents to shore up key positions of need ahead of the 2020 season.

The Seattle Seahawks are heading into the free agency portion of the offseason with 19 unrestricted free agents and five restricted free agents – which will make for a busy month of March for John Schneider and company.

While Seattle will surely bring back at least a handful of their own players, it’s pretty clear next year’s roster will have plenty of new faces as well.

Many of those new names will come via the 2020 NFL draft, but the Seahawks have showed willingness to bring in veteran guys who they believe can help contribute right away, and this year’s free agent class is full of players who fit that bill.

While reunions with players like Michael Bennett and Marshawn Lynch remain a possibility, there are also some new faces – at least new to the Seahawks – who Pete Carroll and his staff could bring into training camp to compete for important jobs in 2020.

Here are three veterans who would immediately boost this Seattle team at key areas of need next season.

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Maurice Jones-Drew predicts the Bucs go defense in his first mock draft

See which player Maurice Jones-Drew thinks the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will snag with the 14th pick in April’s 2020 NFL Draft.

We’ve had 2020 mock drafts coming at us left and right since the 2019 NFL season ended, and today is no exception.

NFL analyst and former running back Maurice Jones-Drew is getting in on the action, releasing his first mock draft today. While some of his NFL Network colleagues have suggested the Bucs will look to find their next franchise quarterback with the 14th pick in April’s draft, MJD is sticking with defense and predicting Tampa Bay will select defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw out of South Carolina.

Per MJD:

“Kinlaw is a man among boys. This will be a value pick for the Bucs, and they can’t pass on this type of talent — keep in mind that Ndamukong Suh is a pending free agent.”

While it remains to be seen whether or not Suh returns to the Bucs next year, star pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul recently posted this cryptic message on Instagram, leading many to wonder if his time in a Bucs uniform is over.

The Bucs’ draft priorities will again become clearer once we see what they do at the start of free agency. Still, Kinlaw would be a great addition no matter what.

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Jason Pierre-Paul posts cryptic message on Instagram

Could this Instagram post from Jason Pierre-Paul indicate his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is over?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a few bright spots this past season, and arguably none stood out more than their shutdown rushing defense. Allowing a mere 73.8 yards per game, the Bucs defense allowed 13.1 yards less than the next closest team, the New York Jets (86.9 ypg) and stifled running backs on opposing teams.

10-year veteran Jason Pierre-Paul has spent the past two seasons with the Buccaneers, totaling 21 sacks, 85 tackles, and three forced fumbles. Most importantly, JPP brings the intangible winning mentality and veteran leadership, plus a Super Bowl ring.

Expiring contracts following the 2019 season for the Buccaneers are plentiful, and Pierre-Paul’s name is included on that list. Speculation is swirling about what the Buccaneers will do with Pierre-Paul and fellow defensive standout, Ndamukung Suh, whom are both unrestricted free agents. Coach Bruce Arians has stated that he wants to keep the defense together, as they seemingly started to gel in the latter part of the season very well.

$90 million is the total amount in the Buccaneers’ cap space bank, however, with the amount of free agents on their roster, that well may dry up quicker than the organization would like. Jameis Winston and Shaq Barrett are also free agents, mean the team could lose the NFL sack leader and not have a starting quarterback on the roster. Fans have been asking, “Is the team able to re-sign both Suh and Pierre-Paul?” It’s entirely possible, but with so many gaps that must be addressed, it’s hard to fathom that all the stars align and the Buccaneers can accomplish everything.

Pierre-Paul posted on this Instagram, with a caption that simply read “All I did was try my best. 90PC.”

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All I did was try my best. 90PC

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The message could be either very blunt, or cryptic – you decide. Has Pierre-Paul wrapped up his time in a Buccaneers uniform? If you take this at face value, it’s a fairly astounding yes and contract negotiations have stalled, or both the Buccaneers and Pierre-Paul have come to a mutual agreement that the 10-year veteran will test the free agency waters.

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Ndamukong Suh is back with the lions, but it’s not what you think

Check out what soon-to-be free agent Ndamukong Suh posted on his Instagram account during his trip to Africa.

No, Ndamukong Suh isn’t back with the Detroit Lions, so let’s just calm everyone down right now.

The Bucs defensive tackle, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, has been traveling the world like Carmen Sandiego since the season ended, and this week we find the big guy in Africa on safari.

Check out this insanely cool video Suh just posted to his Instagram account.

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Truly an UNBELIEVABLE experience!🦁🦁🦁🦁

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