Tag: Steve McLendon

Feb 4, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Steve McLendon 96) against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Bucs re-sign DT Steve McLendon to one-year deal

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed nose tackle Steve McLendon to a one-year deal, the team announced Wednesday.

McLendon played in nine games for the Bucs last season after they acquired the 35-year-old from the New York Jets in a midseason trade.

He had 17 tackles for Tampa Bay, including two for losses, in the regular season and added six tackles and three quarterback hits in three postseason games for the Super Bowl LV champs.

McLendon has played in 153 games (90 starts) for the Pittsburgh Steelers (2010-15), Jets (2016-20) and Bucs. He has 12.5 career sacks and 28 quarterback hits.

–Field Level Media

Nov 29, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs the ball against Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Bucs activate LB Devin White, DT Steve McLendon

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated linebacker Devin White and defensive tackle Steve McLendon from the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Monday.

Both players, who were placed on the reserve/virus list on New Year’s Day, are expected to be available to play in the Buccaneers’ NFC divisional-round game versus the host New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

They sat out Tampa Bay’s 44-27 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Jan. 3 and the 31-23 win over the Washington Football Team in an NFC wild-card game on Saturday.

White, 22, recorded 140 tackles to go along with nine sacks and a fumble recovery while starting 15 games this season.

McLendon, 35, was acquired the New York Jets in a trade earlier this season. He has collected 31 tackles in 15 games this season, including 17 in nine contests with the Bucs.

–Field Level Media