"Before taking a backseat to second-year safety Tykee Smith this year, Izien served as a major contributor for the Bucs secondary. In his first two years as an undrafted player out of Rutgers, Izien started 14 of 31 game appearances, logging 140 total tackles, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles."
"Tucker made himself a bowling ball in the redzone this year, recording a team-leading seven rushing touchdowns on just 86 attempts. His 320 rushing yards were third in Tampa Bay's running backs room behind Bucky Irving (588) and Rachaad White (572)."
"While Moody continues to struggle to stay employed after getting draft in the third round three years ago, Bates and Szmyt will get another go around in Detroit and Cleveland."
Several NFL teams finalized their restricted free agent (RFA) and exclusive rights free agent (ERFA) decisions. Safety Izien was non-tendered by Tampa Bay after serving as a backup to Tykee Smith, despite accumulating 140 tackles, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles across 31 appearances in his first two years. Running back Tucker was also non-tendered after recording seven rushing touchdowns on 86 attempts this season. In contrast, Detroit and Cleveland tendered their ERFAs, with Bates and Szmyt receiving contract offers to continue with their respective teams, while Moody remains unsigned despite being a third-round draft pick.
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