Report: Buccaneers re-signing Shaq Barrett to four-year, $72M deal

March 15, 2021 - 12:57pm

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Shaquil Barrett. (Matt Ludtke/AP)

Shaq Barrett is staying in Tampa Bay.

The Buccaneers are re-signing the former Pro Bowl outside linebacker to a four-year deal worth up to $72 million, with $36 million fully guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Buccaneers are giving Shaq Barrett a four-year deal worth up $72 million that includes $36 million fully guaranteed, his agent @DrewJRosenhaus told ESPN

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021

Barrett, 28, started 15 games for the Buccaneers last season, registering eight sacks and 43 solo tackles. He added another four sacks and six tackles in four playoff games, en route to victory in Super Bowl LV.

The Buccaneers have had a busy off-season so far, signing the likes of Tom Brady and Lavonte David to one- and two-year extensions, respectively, over the weekend.

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