One of the biggest needs for the Buccaneers entering the free agency period was a quality pass rusher or two. Turns out, one just may have fallen into their lap.

Pro Bowl DE Jason Taylor is out of work and looking for a new gig, preferably close to his home in South Florida, and according to the Tampa Tribune, the Bucs are planning on calling very soon.

Taylor was recently released by the Redskins after he reportedly refused to attend team workouts in the off-season. Officially, Washington cannot use that as the reasoning behind his release, as it would be in violation of the collective bargaining agreement with the Player’s Union, but that’s how it went down according to multiple sources.

Taylor would give the Buccaneers the pass rushing threat up front they need, along with key veteran leadership that is now missing after the team cut loose several Tampa stalwarts in LB Derrick Brooks and RB Warrick Dunn. He obviously is placing more of an emphasis on his off the field life these days, but his talent as a pass rusher is unquestionable as long as he stays healthy.

As usual, we’ll keep an eye on things, and let you know if more develops.

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