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Former LSU LB Devin White reportedly requests trade from Tampa Bay Buccaneers
By Paul Harvey
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Former LSU LB Devin White has been a staple for Tampa Bay since joining the Buccaneers in the 2019 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, White is reportedly looking to land a trade away from the franchise heading toward the 2023 season.
According to ESPN’s Jenna Laine, White has requested a trade with the Buccaneers. Adam Schefter also reported on the news but indicated Tampa Bay is currently unwilling to move the star linebacker.
Schefter also reported White’s desire for a trade stems from his 5th-year option coming up.
Two sources have told me that Bucs inside linebacker Devin White has requested a trade. Story coming.
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) April 11, 2023
Bucs’ Pro Bowl LB Devin White has in fact requested a trade, as @JennaLaineESPN reported. Bucs do not want to trade him, but he wants to be traded as he is coming up on his fifth-year option.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 11, 2023
White has been a key piece for the Buccaneers since entering the league, including a career-high 140 tackles during the 2020 Super Bowl-winning season for Tampa Bay. He has 3 straight seasons with at least 120 tackles and 483 career tackles in 4 NFL seasons.
With White entering his age-25 season and already an elite defender, any trade to acquire the linebacker would likely require a premium price tag. We’ll see if any team is able to meet the price that would make Tampa Bay willing to move White.
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
