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Feb 7, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy: Reuters
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Feb 7, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy: Reuters
NFL franchise Tampa Bay Buccaneers are optimizing their cap space and making the most of Free Agent magnet Tom Brady. The return of Brady has turned the fortunes of the franchise as they recently agreed to terms with veteran defensive back Logan Ryan. Ryan is a 2-time Super Bowl champion and will be reunited with Brady after nearly 6 years at Tampa Bay.
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According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the franchise agreed to terms with the recently released Giants DB to fill one of the many voids on their roster. He is an important player for the Buccaneers, who can now replace the departing safety, Jordan Whitehead.
While Whitehead will be moving to the Jets, Ryan will be playing in his position for the franchise.
Logan Ryan was a third-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft for the then Tom Brady-led New England Patriots. The presence of history between them can only help lead their secondary in the upcoming season.
Is the Tom Brady influence guiding the Buccaneers during free agency?
The release of Ryan by the Giants is a surprising move by his old franchise and a brilliant signing for the Buccaneers looking to put a team around Brady. However, it seems Brady might be one of the bigger influences on the franchise’s decision to sign the veteran safety. The 7-time Super Bowl champion’s comeback to the league might be to win an astonishing 8th Super Bowl title.
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The surprising release of Ryan was due to his souring relationship with the Giants front office last season. He will be a significant addition to the franchise looking to achieve more than just winning the NFC South division.
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Apart from their common past, Ryan also had infamously intercepted Brady’s final pass in a Patriots uniform during his time with the Tennessee Titans.
From @GMFB: The #Bucs continue to be active, signing another old friend of Tom Brady’s. Sources say former #Giants captain Logan Ryan has agreed to terms with Tampa, giving them a leader in the secondary. Ryan won two Super Bowls with Brady and the #Patriots. pic.twitter.com/CQJYpX3BSo
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2022
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The Brady effect is fully influencing the 2022 NFL free agency, as the franchise is gaining momentum every passing day. There remain a few more void spaces within their roster that both Brady and head coach Bruce Arians will work towards finding solutions.
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