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Tampa Bay Buccaneers signing ex-New York Giants DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches
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The New York Giants have parted ways with veteran defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches , who has agreed to a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , reports Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times .
The Bucs added some experience and energy to their defensive line with Rakeem Nunez-Roches agreeing to a one-year deal.
Nunez-Roches spent five seasons with the Bucs from 2018-22 and was part of their Super Bowl 55 championship team.
Nunez-Roches, a 32-year-old Belizean-born defensive end who also plays inside, spent the last three seasons with the Giants after signing a three-year, $12 million contract in 2023.
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The 6-foot-2, 305-pound lineman provided reliable interior depth and started all 15 games in 2024, posting 52 tackles and 2.0 sacks. In his final season with the team, he appeared in nine games, recording 23 tackles and 3.0 sacks before being placed on injured reserve (IR) with ankle and toe injuries.
Before joining the Giants, Nunez-Roches enjoyed a productive five-year stint with the Buccaneers from 2018 to 2022, including a key role on their Super Bowl LV championship team in 2020. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round draft pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015 out of Southern Mississippi.
Overall, Nunez-Roches appeared in 142 career games with 62 starts, tallying 233 tackles and 9.0 sacks. His departure leaves the Giants' defensive line searching for additional veteran leadership and versatility as they look to reshape their front seven for the upcoming 2026 season.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Tampa Bay Buccaneers signing ex-New York Giants DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches
