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Steve McLendon Says Jets Told Him About Bucs Trade Before He Played vs. Dolphins

Nose tackle apparently knew he was headed to the before he suited up for the in Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Tampa Bay sent New York a 2022 sixth-round pick for McLendon and a 2023 seventh-round pick in a trade that was finalized Tuesday. However, the nose tackle told reporters Friday he found out about it before Sunday's contest and was informed there would be a car waiting for him following the game in Miami.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.