Spence signed with the Bengals on Sunday.
Originally drafted by the Buccaneers in the second round back in 2016, Spence has already spent time in Tampa Bay, Washington and New Orleans. The well-traveled young vet has 7.5 sacks through 41 career games and will look to help bolster the Bengals' pass rush.
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Noah Spence: Cut by Saints
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Spence was released by the Saints on Monday, Jeff Nowak of WWL Radio Sports reports.
Working his way back from a torn ACL that wiped out his 2020 campaign, Spence was trying to make the conversion from defensive end to linebacker in order to make the Saints roster. It appears that experiment is over, at least for the time being, as New Orleans trims its roster in order to meet league requirements before Tuesday's deadline.
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Saints' Noah Spence: Placed on NFI-R list
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Spence was placed on the Saints' Non-Football Injury Reserve list Tuesday with a knee injury, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Spence tore his ACL while preparing for training camp and was placed on the NFI list in order to make room on the 90-man roster for another player. The 26-year-old recorded three tackles (one solo) and a sack across seven games with the Saints last season. The team has yet to provide a timeline for Spence's return, but given the timing and nature for his injury, it's likely he'll be sidelined for most, if not all, of the 2020 season.
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Saints' Noah Spence: Returning to New Orleans
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Spence signed with the Saints on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The Saints signed Spence late in the 2019 campaign but let him go to free agency this offseason. Spence is now back with the team, though the terms of his deal have yet to be disclosed. The 2016 second-round pick has registered two sacks over the last three seasons after racking up 5.5 sacks as a rookie in 2016.
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Saints' Noah Spence: Heads to NOLA
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Spence signed with the Saints 53-man roster Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Spence spent seven games with Washington earlier this year, posting three tackles and a sack in a reserve role. The Saints expect 2018 first-round pick Marcus Davenport (foot) to be done for the year, so Spence will add depth on their defensive front.
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Noah Spence: Let go by Washington
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The Redskins waived Spence on Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Spence couldn't carve out a consistent role with the Redskins this year, as he averaged just 10.4 defensive snaps per game en route to three total tackles. If the 25-year-old clears waivers, he may land on the team's practice squad.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Adds 35 pounds as offseason initative
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Spence, eager to add some weight following the end of last season, put on 35 pounds this offseason, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
The recipe for the added pounds included devouring nine to 10 meals per day during the offseason. The body transformation is aimed at making Spence a more complete football player in which he can serve as a three-down defensive end rather than a pass-rushing specialist. The first live-action glimpse of a more complete Spence can be seen during Thursday's preseason game against Miami.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Questionable for Week 4
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Spence (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.
Spence's shoulder injury didn't limit him in practice whatsoever this week, so he seems likely to suit up. If he doesn't, Tampa Bay could have a thin rotation at defensive end versus the Giants.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Leaves game with shoulder ailment
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Spence (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings, Roy Cummings of WFLA News Channel 8 reports.
With three defensive starters already injured for Tampa Bay, there's real reason to worry if Spence's injury turns out to be a long-term problem. The second-year defensive end isn't a starter, but with the injury-riddled Bucs' defensive line, he was due for even more time, especially in pass-rush situations. Spence suffered a torn labrum last season that required surgery, so hopefully this isn't a lingering effect.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: High expectations for sophomore campaign
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Spence (shoulder) has high expectations for himself heading into 2017, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Spence had a serviceable rookie season, notching 22 tackles (16 solo), 5.5 sacks, two passes defensed and three forced fumbles. However, he also separated his shoulder and suffered a full labrum tear in Week 4, which required him to wear a harness the rest of the season. Spence then reseparated the shoulder in the season finale against the Panthers, ultimately leading to offseason surgery. Spence is expected to be completely healthy for his second campaign and has already shed eight-to-10 pounds off his playing weight of 251 last season. That's been accompanied by an approximate five-percent reduction in body fat, which should render Spence an even more effective pass-rushing threat in the coming season.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Undergoing shoulder surgery Wednesday
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Spence is undergoing shoulder surgery to repair a fully-torn labrum Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Spence suffered the shoulder injury during the Buccaneers' season finale against the Panthers, but not before recording three tackles. He'll have plenty of time to recover before training camp in July. Spence, a 2016 second-round pick, finished his rookie campaign with 22 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two passes defensed, and three forced fumbles in 16 games.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Suffers shoulder injury
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Spence injured his shoulder during Sunday's 17-16 victory over the Panthers, ESPN reports.
The severity of Spence's injury isn't clear. However, considering he wasn't immediately ruled out of the game upon going down, the issue likely isn't serious. Regardless, he'll have plenty of time to recover in the offseason.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Among Bucs' top rookies this season
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Spence, who added another pass defensed to his 2016 tally in Sunday's victory over the Saints, has been one of the top rookie defensive ends in the league despite serving as a rotational player, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
The second-round pick with first-round pedigree has blossomed as the season has unfolded, playing a key part in the Bucs defense's resurgence over the past month. Spence garnered NFL Rookie of the Week following a 1.5-sack performance against the Seahawks on Nov. 27, an effort that also helped propel him to NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month honors for the month. Entering the Week 14 matchup with the Saints, Spence had been tied with Chargers top pick Joey Bosa for most sacks among rookie defensive ends with 5.5, while his three forced fumbles tied him for second in the league among rookies. With the pass rush playing such an integral part in the team's recent defensive improvement, Spence's impact on the defense has undeniably been a significant one.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month
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Spence was named NFL Rookie of the Month for November, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
The emerging pass rusher tallied 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles over the course of the month, which helped propel the Bucs to a 3-1 record over that span. Particularly notable is the fact that Spence garnered his accomplishments while nursing a shoulder injury originally suffered in Week 4, which has required that he modify the use of his arms when engaging with offensive lineman. Although he's technically still being deployed a rotational player, Spence has encouragingly seen his snaps rise after each of the last three games, topping out at 51 against the Seahawks this past Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Tallies 1.5 sacks in Week 12 win
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Spence totaled five tackles (two solo), including one for loss, and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 14-5 win over the Seahawks.
The rookie continues to make serious strides, as he's now posted 2.5 sacks over the last three games, and 4.5 takedowns over the last six contests overall. Spence's tackle total was also a career high, as the vast talent he displayed in a star-crossed college career is beginning to shine through on a consistent basis at the next level.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Active on Monday
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The Buccaneers have officially ruled Spence (shoulder) as active for Monday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com reports.
Spence was labeled questionable for Monday's game after being limited at practice throughout the week. The injury was never believed to be too serious however, and was likely an example of the team exercising caution. He figures to see an increased role on the right side of the defensive line, as regular starter Robert Ayers has been ruled inactive.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Questionable for Monday's action
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Spence (shoulder) is considered questionable for Monday's showdown with the Panthers.
Spence was a limited participant at Saturday's practice after having not practiced Thursday and Friday. The injury that Spence suffered to his shoulder last week isn't believed to be too serious, so there is a chance he'll suit up Monday. If he can't give it a go, Howard Jones is likely to see an increase in snaps.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Practices Saturday
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Spence (shoulder) was a limited participant at Saturday's practice, Roy Cummings of WFLA News Channel 8 reports.
Spence's return to practice may foreshadow his availability for Monday's tilt against the Panthers. The Bucs could be quite thin on the defensive line this week, so Spence would likely bump into a starting role.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Will play on Monday
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Spence suffered a dislocated right shoulder and a small tear of his labrum last week and is questionable to play Monday against Carolina, Roy Cummings of FloridaFootballInsiders.com reports.
Spence exited Sunday's loss to the Broncos in the second quarter after going down with the injury. The second-round selection has racked up one tackle and one sack in four games so far, splitting time with Howard Jones as the pair fills in for regular starter Robert Ayers, who continues to battle an ankle injury. If he is ultimately ruled out, Jones should see a substantial increase in reps, being the only healthy right defensive end on the depth chart.
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Buccaneers' Noah Spence: Records first sack in Week 2 blowout loss
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Spence tallied his first sack as a pro in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Cardinals.
The highly-regarded rookie recorded his takedown of Carson Palmer early in the third quarter when the Bucs were already down by 20 points, but it was nevertheless a bright spot on a largely dismal afternoon. Spence's sack was notably the only one on the afternoon for a defense that allowed 319 yards passing. Spence could see some extended opportunity in Week 3 versus the Rams if Robert Ayers (ankle) is forced to miss the Bucs' home opener.
