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The Buccaneers will not pick up Jordan Whitehead's option

Speculations regarding Jordan Whitehead’s contract were confirmed today when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided to decline his contract's option. Whitehead was signed last offseason in a move that roused the team's fanbase— Most were happy to see the return of the former Super Bowl champion after his brief hiatus with the New York Jets.

A year later, the team and Whitehead are once again planning to part ways.

The #Buccaneers have informed S Jordan Whitehead they’re not exercising his option bonus, making him a free agent in a few weeks, source says.