Buccaneers predicted to trade for 45-sack defender in draft blockbuster
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers desperately need to add pass rushers, and one analyst thinks the team could make a bold trade during the draft.
Buccaneers predicted to trade for 45-sack defender in draft blockbuster originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . There is perhaps no team in the NFL who needs to add pass rushers more than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers do.
If the season started today, the Bucs would likely start Al-Quadin Muhammad and Yaya Diaby on the outside. Muhammad had a career year in 2025, but he's been a journeyman who's never come close to replicating his 2025 production in any other season. Diaby has shown promise, but probably isn't someone you want to rely on every down.
Of course, the draft is just days away, so the team could always add a rookie or two on the edge. But talent evaluation is far from a sure thing, and it could take a while for a rookie pass rusher to develop. As a result, it's possible the Bucs could take to the trade market instead.
Jack Markowski of Steelers On SI recently proposed a trade that would net the Bucs a quality veteran pass rusher- Alex Highsmith of the Pittsburgh Steelers . Recent reports indicate the Steelers could be interested in moving on from Highsmith, so the proposal makes sense. As far as the trade goes, Markowski thinks it could look something like this: Bucs receive: 2026 First-Round Pick (No.