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Da'Quan Bowers to compete at defensive tackle

Da'Quan Bowers has been signed not to play defensive end, but defensive tackle, Jason Licht told JoeBucsFan yesterday.

"No assurances. It was a low-risk thing for us so he can compete at defensive tackle," Licht said of Bowers. "He's got some familiarity. You know, I think he's been humbled."

With Gerald McCoy, Henry Melton and Clinton McDonald basically guaranteed roster spots, Bowers is going to have a hard time making the roster. He'll have to beat out Akeem Spence, and will have to be more valuable than players like William Gholston who can play on the outside and inside.