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Buccaneers re-sign Anthony Nelson on a two-year deal

On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a key piece of their defensive front by re-signing outside linebacker Anthony Nelson to a two-year, $10 million contract, with a $12 million max, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Pass rusher Anthony Nelson back to the #Bucs at two years and $10M with a max of $12M, per source.

Versatile defender back with Todd Bowles. pic.twitter.com/3uUBNIy0fL— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 11, 2025

Nelson, a 2019 fourth-round pick from Iowa, has been a reliable rotational player for Tampa Bay, contributing 11 sacks and 107 tackles across six seasons — not to mention room being instrumental against the run.