Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Christian Rozeboom was excused from mandatory minicamp to handle personal matters, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Rozeboom, who signed a one-year, $1.55 million contract on March 23 after 120+ tackles in two prior seasons with the Rams and Panthers, is one of two starting inside linebackers the Buccaneers added to replace retired franchise legend Lavonte David. The team also signed former Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone to a two-year, $17 million deal, highlighting the Buccaneers’ efforts to strengthen the middle of the defense.
Key takeaways:
– Rozeboom is excused from minicamp for undisclosed personal reasons.
– Signed a 1-year, $1.55M contract after back-to-back 120+ tackle seasons.
– Team aims to bolster LB depth with Rozeboom and Anzalone to fill void left by Lavonte David.
