Tampa Bay Buccaneers interested in 25-year-old former first-round pick

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had to make some difficult decisions this offseason. They have already said goodbye to potential future Hall of Famer Mike Evans, who signed with the San Francisco 49ers in free agency. Franchise icon linebacker Lavonte David retires after 14 seasons.

Needless to say, the Buccaneers’ roster makeup will look a little different when the 2026 season begins. Still, the Bucs are not finished building the roster. They are still evaluating low-risk, high-benefit solutions.

In the latest effort, the Buccaneers are bringing in offensive guard Kenyon Green for a free agency visit on Thursday. The 25-year-old Green spent last season with the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens, but did not appear in a game.

Now a free agent again, Green looks to begin writing his next chapter after arriving as the 15th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Green started 14 of his 15 appearances as a rookie with the Houston Texans, but he missed the entire 2023 season due to a shoulder injury. Once healthy again, Green started nine of his 12 appearances with Houston in 2024.

Sometimes players unleash their potential with a change in scenario. Perhaps Tampa Bay can provide Green with what he’s looking for, helping him get closer to his draft position.

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Newcastle United identify ‘ideal candidate’ – Magpies have transfer plans for 25-year-old

Odilon Kosounou
Rome, Italy 28 December 2024: Odilon Kosounou of Atalanta during the Italian Serie A 2024-25 football match between SS Lazio vs Atalanta at the Olimpico Stadium

Newcastle United are set to sign Atalanta’s Odilon Koussounou in the summer. Africa Foot.

The Magpies will be looking to improve their defense next season and will want to keep the centre-back on their radar.

The Ivory Coast international joins the Serie A team from Bayer Leverkusen, initially on loan in August 2024 and then permanently a year later.

He has established himself in Italy, playing 24 matches in all competitions this season. The defender missed Atalanta matches between December and January due to AFCON.

Newcastle United keen on Kosounou

His performances for both La Dea and the national team may have caught the attention of the Premier League.

The report only names Newcastle United, who are ‘particularly interested’ in the 25-year-old to strengthen their defence.

Kosounou moved to Europe when Hammarby IF signed him from ASEC Mimosas in 2019. Later that year, the Swedish side sold him to Club Brugge, which allowed him to join Bayer Leverkusen in 2021.

He has already experienced the Bundesliga and Serie A and played in the Champions League and Europa League. The defender was also part of the Ivory Coast team that won the 2023 AFCON.

Atalanta player ideal target for Magpies

Considering his experience and profile, Africa Foot claim he is an ‘ideal candidate’ for the Tyneside club. The report further adds that Eddie Howe’s side see the Ivorian as a ‘strategic addition’ to add more quality to their defence.

Two months ago, Sports Witness Covered claims from Italy About Crystal Palace’s interest in Africa. The Eagles were looking to him as a replacement for Marc Guéhi for the winter market.

Guéhi left Selhurst Park for Manchester City, while Crystal Palace or any other club could not sign Kosounou. Atalanta, who paid €20m to buy him, have refused to let him leave at least until the end of this season.

He has a contract until 2029 and Transfermarkt currently values ​​him at €22m. Africa Foot state Kosounou is valued at €25m and Newcastle United could make a move in the next window.

If Newcastle United were to move, Atalanta could potentially request a higher fee.

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