MARCH 15, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
SHAQUIL BARRETT
Rapoport breaks down Shaquil Barrett's new four-year deal with Bucs NFL Network's Ian Rapoport breaks down Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett's new four-year deal.
Sticks with Tampa Barrett is re-signing with Tampa Bay on a four-year, $72 million contract that includes $36 million guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Barrett's eight sacks and 16 QB hits in 2020 represented a huge drop-off from 2019 -- 19.5 and 37, respectively -- but he more than made up for it in the playoffs with four sacks and eight QB hits. He and Jason Pierre-Paul form an impressive edge-rush duo in a blitz-happy defense, so it won't come as any surprise if Barrett returns to double-digit sacks in 2021. Barrett will turn 29 in November but has only been a full-time starter for two years now.
MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL free agency best available: From Shaquil Barrett to James White New contract agreements are going to be reached all week in the NFL. This tracks who's still available for teams in need.
MARCH 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ravens free agency: Separating potential targets into tiers — right player, right price or too costly Is WR Corey Davis a realistic option? What about TE Gerald Everett, OLB Shaquil Barrett, WR Kenny Golladay or OLB Jadeveon Clowney?
MARCH 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday
The term in use these days is “legal tampering.”MARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What does Tom Brady's new extension mean for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tom Brady's new extension with the Buccaneers is the perfect team-friendly deal to keep Tampa Bay's championship window open.MARCH 12, 2021
Buccaneers: What’s the over-under on new Shaquil Barrett contract In sports, everything ends up in a bet. In the spirit of that way of looking at the game, here are some estimations on the new Shaquil Barre...
MARCH 12, 2021 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Brady signs extension, frees salary cap space for Buccaneers
Tom Brady has agreed to a contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that provides the Super Bowl champions with much-needed salary cap relief and will help the seven-time NF...MARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Free agency an antidote for offensive fireworks, mobile QBs
Teams looking to counter the pass-happy offenses and mobile quarterbacks who rule today's NFL won't have to wait for the draft next month to find the antidoteMARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receivers Godwin, Robinson top franchise tag list
The big money that accompanies franchise tags for the 2021 season is going to receivers, safeties and linemenMARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucs franchise Godwin, agree to 2-year deal with David
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Chris Godwin and agreed to a two-year deal to retain linebacker Lavonte DavidMARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Contract crossroads on tap Barrett, a pending unrestricted free agent, may not be able to garner the type of payday he's aiming for through either the franchise tag or a long-term deal with Tampa Bay, Jenna...
Impact Barrett's situation will be one of the most intriguing to monitor this offseason for a Buccaneers roster that has several big names on the cusp of unrestricted free agency. After breaking out for a career-high 19.5 sacks in 2019, Barrett's sack total fell to eight in 2020 while he played under a $15.8 million franchise tag. Barrett proclaimed he would be returning to the defending champions in the aftermath of Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV win over the Chiefs, but as Laine notes, there could be some hurdles to clear when it comes to compensation. A second consecutive application of the tag seems unrealistic for Barrett, who would earn a 120 percent raise from last year's salary that would result in a cap hit of $19 million. That would seem to make a multi-year contract the logical alternative, though that too could present some issues for the Buccaneers since the Chargers' Joey Bosa upped the ante for top-shelf edge rushers with the extension he signed last summer that averages $27 million per season.
MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts defensive free agent shopping list: More pass rush on the way? The Colts' defensive line has been a huge strength and could see the addition of Yannick Ngakoue, Shaquil Barrett or Ryan Kerrigan.
MARCH 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Licht: Buccaneers open to giving Brady a contract extension
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are open to giving Tom Brady a contract extensionFEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing tag is no kids' game for NFL teams
NFL teams could begin playing tag on Tuesday, and it’s no kids’ game for the 32 teamsFEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Chris Godwin, Shaquil Barrett, Lavonte David could be key free-agent departures
The Bucs have their eyes on another ring. But first, the franchise must figure out how to keep its championship roster together.FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Buccaneers: More important to re-sign – Shaquil Barrett or Chris Godwin? With two of the biggest free agency names in the NFL on their team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to need to choose who to keep. While...
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Could Jacksonville Jaguars be good landing spot for Shaquil Barrett? Although the Jacksonville Jaguars could use their second first-round pick or one of their second-round selections in 2021's draft to bolster...
FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM
Shaquil Barrett says ready to ‘break the bank’ in pursuit of long-term deal The Bucs’ free agent outside linebacker played under the franchise tag in 2020.
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Shaq Barrett talks Buccaneers' Super Bowl LV win on 'First Things First'
Shaq Barrett joined the 'First Things First' crew to share just how confident the Bucs defense was before Super Bowl LV.FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Notches sack in Super Bowl Barrett, who recorded a sack on his only tackle Sunday during the Buccaneers' 31-9 win over the Chiefs during Super Bowl LV, finished the 2020 regular season with 57 tackles (43 so...
Impact Barrett was never expected to replicate his career-best 19.5-sack effort from 2019, so the fact he took the quarterback down 11.5 fewer times in 2020 -- albeit in one fewer game -- isn't an indication of a substandard performance by any stretch. In fact, Barrett was actually just as effective on the tackle front, and he also was still plenty disruptive as an edge rusher. The 28-year-old had a particularly significant impact in the NFC Championship Game win over the Packers, showing shades of his elite 2019 form by bringing Aaron Rodgers down on three occasions. Barrett played the 2020 season on the franchise tag after he and the Buccaneers were unable to come to terms on a long-term deal last offseason. The two sides could again discuss an extension this offseason, but if a deal can't be reached, Barrett would be a candidate to receive the franchise tag for a second straight year.
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Using historical comps to value top free agent edge defenders, led by Shaquil Barrett and Carl Lawson | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF PFF's Kevin Cole uses past stats to match 2021 free agent edge defenders with historical NFL players, comparing their range of outcomes and...
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • PFF.COM
3 Most Likely Destinations for Shaquil Barrett in Free Agency After Super Bowl 55 Few players have made themselves more money over the past two seasons than Tampa Bay Buccaneers' pass-rusher Shaquil Barrett. Signing with t...
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Bucs hope to keep core together to chase another Super Bowl
Tom Brady’s coming backFEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buccaneers defense rises to occasion again in Super Bowl win
Tampa Bay’s defense finished its redemption tour with a Super Bowl championshipFEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
