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Just Hours After Dallas Exit, $100M 2× Pro Bowl CB Signals Buccaneers Destination — Ready to Take Pay Cut to Fight for Tampa Bay

Tampa, Florida – Just hours after officially parting ways with Dallas, the NFL market was immediately shaken by an emotional declaration. A cornerback who once signed a contract worth nearly $100 million and earned two Pro Bowl selections unexpectedly expressed his desire to wear the Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform. Not for money or fame, but for the chance to start over — and to fight for a team still pushing toward the postseason in the heart of the NFC race.

The decision to leave the Dallas Cowboys closed a chapter filled with highs and lows in his career. Once a defensive cornerstone and a face of Dallas’ new generation, he battled injuries and crushing expectations. But as one door closed, the Buccaneers emerged as a symbol of urgency and belief — a locker room built to compete now, not later, under the bright lights of Tampa Bay.

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What truly captured the NFL’s attention was the player’s stance on his next contract. According to multiple sources, he is willing to take a pay cut to make the Tampa Bay vision a reality. “I’m not looking for the biggest number,” he shared. “I’m looking for a place where football still means something — where every week matters, and where the fight is real.” It was a message that resonated deeply with Buccaneers fans craving another playoff push.

From a football standpoint, the Buccaneers would gain far more than a compelling storyline. When healthy, the cornerback still brings elite ball instincts, turnover-creating ability, and postseason-tested experience. Tampa Bay’s defense — searching for consistency down the stretch — could be immediately elevated if the move becomes reality. More importantly, it’s about mindset: a willingness to sacrifice for the collective at a moment when margins are razor-thin.

In Tampa Bay, pewter and red represent more than a uniform — they represent accountability and belief. “If I get the chance to wear those colors, I’ll fight to the end,” the player added. For the Buccaneers, this isn’t just a potential signing. It’s a signal that Tampa Bay remains a destination — a place where veterans come to compete, to believe, and to chase January football when it matters most.

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