Long Bucs tenure rewarded in '20 Gholston, who was credited with a quarterback hit during the Buccaneers' 31-9 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, finished the 2020 regular season with 44 tackles (24 solo), thre... Impact Gholston followed up one of his best campaigns in recent years with a very quiet postseason, as his only two tackles came in a divisional-round win over the Saints. However, Gholston undeniably had a significant impact on the Buccaneers' stellar defensive effort in 2020, particularly against the run. The veteran's tackle tally was his best since 2016, while his sack total tied a career high. The 29-year-old made a virtually seamless transition to coordinator Todd Bowles' 3-4 scheme two years ago, and he's currently due to enter a contract year in 2021 under a reasonable hit of $5.5 million per Spotrac; however, it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility for both player and organization to contemplate a cost-effective extension this offseason, considering Gholston's consistency and understated value to the defensive line.
FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE