*Updated at 8:29am to include audio of Ian Rapoport via WDAE
On 95.3 WDAE this morning it was reported on the show, with TKras and Ronnie Lane, via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport that the Bucs have offered Kwon Alexander a long-term deal since his injury.
The #Bucs have offered Kwon Alexander a long term deal since his injury according to @RapSheet 👀
More on the #Bucs & #NFL Free Agency right now, Rap is on w/ @RonnieNTL & @TKras…
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This would confirm the remarks from Jason Licht and Bruce Arians that they want Alexander back in 2019, and see him as the “heart and soul” of the defense.
That said he is still expected to test free agency despite the offer.
“They’re going to let Kwon test Free Agency, but they’ve told him he’s in the long term plan… there is optimism from the #Bucs that he’ll be back“
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[95.3WDAE~AM620] pic.twitter.com/rX2QnDBnNF— Zac Blobner (@ZacOnTheMic) March 5, 2019
His market value is estimated to be around $10.2M per season per Spotrac. And it has been rumored that his desiring to be paid like a top linebacker in the league.
The Bucs front office doesn’t seem concerned about Alexander wanting to explore his options, and that there is optimism he will be back in 2019.
LISTEN: @RapSheet Reports #Buccaneers Have Offered Long Term Contract To Kwon Alexander (After Injury)
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This story is continuing to develop. So stay tuned to BucsReport.com for further details.
