TAMPA, Fla. -- When the NFL free agency period opens at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be looking to bolster their offensive and defensive lines, two weak spots in 2017.
Barring any hiccups, they are expected to sign former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Beau Allen, who would be an upgrade over recently cut defensive tackle Chris Baker. At 6-foot-3 and 327 pounds, Allen excelled as a run-stopper on first and second downs. He doesn't offer as much as a pass-rusher, but would serve as a nice complement to six-time Pro Bowler Gerald McCoy, whose forte is getting into the backfield.