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Buccaneers Re-Sign Veteran Offensive Lineman

March 14, 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to adjust their roster for the 2026 season. The team has decided to bolster the depth of its offensive line by re-signing veteran guard Dan Feeney to a one-year contract.

The information was first reported by Peter Schrager of ESPN.

Retaining Feeney means keeping a player who played an important role last year when injuries hit Tampa Bay’s offensive line.

A key reinforcement when injuries hit.

Feeney arrived in Tampa Bay in 2025 from the Buffalo Bills‘ practice squad. The move came after starting guard Cody Mauch suffered a knee injury in the Week two win against the Houston Texans and was placed on injured reserve.

From that point on, Feeney went from being an emergency replacement to becoming an important player. He ended up starting 10 games for the Buccaneers during the season.

Now, with its renewal, Tampa Bay secures experience and depth in a unit that always needs reliable alternatives.

An Experienced Veteran

Feeney, 31, will face his tenth season in the NFL in 2026 .

Before arriving in Tampa Bay, the offensive lineman had built a well-traveled career throughout the league:

Four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers , playing as a guard and center
Two seasons with the New York Jets (2021-2022)
A season with the Chicago Bears in 2023
He played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024

During the past offseason he was also briefly with the Miami Dolphins before ending up on Buffalo’s practice squad and subsequently signing with Tampa Bay.

Standing 1.93 meters tall and weighing around 140 kilos (310 pounds), Feeney brings a powerful physical profile, experience, and versatility to the inside of the line.

The Story Behind Feeney’s Legendary Mullet

Beyond his playing ability, Feeney is also known for his distinctive style. His mullet and mustache have become a trademark in NFL locker rooms.

The player himself explained how it all started:

“The mullet trend started in 2020 during COVID. I was in California and couldn’t get a haircut, so I let it grow. A friend always had a mullet at training camp and I got one too… and it stuck.”

Quarterback Baker Mayfield even gave him a nickname that quickly began circulating in the locker room: “Dirty Dan” .

According to Feeney himself, the nickname was born when Mayfield saw him with his characteristic look.

“Baker saw me with the mustache and the mullet and said, ‘You look like a Dirty Dan’.”

Interestingly, the player didn’t know that nickname was already being used in some league circles until someone from the Buccaneers’ environment mentioned it to him.

A logical Move For Tampa Bay

Re-signing Feeney isn’t a flashy move, but it’s a very logical one. In a long NFL season, having veteran linemen who can break into the rotation or cover for injuries can make all the difference.

Having proven he can perform when needed, Tampa Bay is betting on keeping a player who already knows the system, the locker room, and the team’s demands.

If he gets to return to action in 2026, the Buccaneers already know that “Dirty Dan” Feeney is ready for the dirty work in the trenches .

In any case, Dan Feeney’s re-signing bolsters the Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ offensive line depth with a veteran who proved last year that he can deliver when the team needs him. In a league where injuries on the line are common, having an experienced and reliable player can make all the difference throughout the season.