Calijah Kancey has something to prove after 5th-year option picked up
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have picked up Calijah Kancey's fifth-year contract option, keeping him under team control through the 2027 season. Despite missing time due to injuries, including a torn pec, Kancey showed high-impact potential when healthy, particularly late in the 2025 season. The move gives Kancey a chance to prove he can sustain that level of performance over a full season in 2026.
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