Buccaneers LB Shaq Barrett will miss reminder of season with Achillies injury
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed Pro Bowl outside linebacker Shaq Barrett on injured reserve, ending his 2022 season.
Barrett suffered a torn Achilles tendon during Thursday night’s 27-22 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He was enjoying a dominant performance before leaving with the injury, tallying three tackles for loss and a sack.
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"It's a tough break for him," Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said. "Anytime you lose somebody like that, that commands double teams, it makes it harder for everybody else. He's been consistent since he's been here, he's been productive, he started out playing well last night. So, it's just a shame to see."
Barrett recorded 30 tackles, three sacks, six quarterback hits and a forced fumble this season.
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As the Buccaneers top pass rusher, Barrett will now look to bounce back at full strength next season, while the Bucs regroup and try to find ways to make up for his absence.
Tampa Bay could turn to reserve linebackers Anthony Nelson and Carl Nassib in the interim. Nassib has 24 career sacks and has done well in limited action. He has 12 tackles and two sacks in eight games this season.
Paste BN Sports+ producer Jaylon Thompson contributed to this report.