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The Buccaneers exercised the fifth-year option on Kancey's contract Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Kancey was sidelined for most of the 2025 season due to a pectoral injury he suffered in Week 2, but the defensive tackle's output has been more than satisfactory for the Buccaneers to justify spending the $14.475 million required to retain him through 2027. The 2023 first-round pick has accumulated 54 tackles (41 solo), including 11.5 sacks, through 29 career regular-season games thus far. With the team selecting linebacker Rueben Bain in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bucs will be acquiring an influx of talent on the defensive line that should only increase Kancey's potential for production this season.
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Kancey (pectoral) is active for Saturday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Kancey is set to play in his first game since the Buccaneers' Week 2 win over the Texans, where the defensive end suffered a pectoral injury. The 24-year-old should suit up for rotational snaps with the defensive line behind starters Elijah Roberts and Logan Hall. Kancey logged 7.5 sacks over 12 regular-season games last year, and his return should provide additional depth to the Buccaneers' pass rush.
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Kancey (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports. The third-year pro from Pittsburgh practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday but will remain on the injured reserve list through Week 17. Kancey has played just 69 defensive snaps across two games this season due to a pectoral injury, recording one total tackle. While he remains sidelined Sunday, expect Elijah Roberts and Logan Hall to operate as the Buccaneers' top defensive ends.
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Kancey (pectoral) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Kancey has been on injured reserve since the Buccaneers' Week 2 win over the Texans. The defensive lineman was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and was immediately able to log a limited practice. Immediate practice participation bodes well for the 24-year-old, but he will likely need to practice fully by Friday to avoid an injury designation and play in Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
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The Buccaneers designated Kancey (pectoral) to return to practice Wednesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Kancey tore a pectoral muscle Week 2 against Houston and was consequently placed on IR. He was originally expected to be out through the regular season, which may still be the case, though his return to practice Wednesday means he's technically eligible to be activated at any time and could play as soon as this Sunday versus Miami. Kancey recorded 7.5 sacks across 12 regular-season games last year and should provide a boost to the Bucs' pass rush when/if he returns.
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Completed Games
| WK | OPP | TK | SACK | INT | FF | DFR | DFTD | PDEF | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ATL | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | @HOU | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *3 | NYJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *4 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *5 | @SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *6 | SF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *7 | @DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *8 | @NO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| *10 | NE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *11 | @BUF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *12 | @LAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *13 | ARI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *14 | NO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *15 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *16 | @CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *17 | @MIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | CAR | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Scheduled Games
| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK |
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| 1 | 09/13 | @Cincinnati | 14 |
| 2 | 09/20 | Cleveland | 12 |
| 3 | 09/27 | Minnesota | 17 |
| 4 | 10/04 | Green Bay | 23 |
| 5 | 10/08 | @Dallas | 28 |
| 6 | 10/18 | Pittsburgh | 30 |
| 7 | 10/25 | @Carolina | 13 |
| 8 | 11/01 | Atlanta | 19 |
| 9 | 11/08 | @Chicago | 16 |
| 10 | BYE | - | - |
| 11 | 11/22 | @Detroit | 25 |
| 12 | 11/30 | Carolina | 13 |
| 13 | 12/06 | Los Angeles | 31 |
| 14 | 12/13 | @Baltimore | 10 |
| 15 | 12/20 | New Orleans | 11 |
| 16 | 12/26 | @Atlanta | 19 |
| 17 | 01/02 | Los Angeles | 32 |
| 18 | 01/10 | @New Orleans | 11 |