Calijah Kancey

The Buccaneers exercised the fifth-year option for Calijah Kancey.

Fantasy Impact

Kancey is now under contract for the Bucs through the 2027 season. He was limited to three games last season after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in Week 2 against the Texans.

The Bucs are activating Calijah Kancey for Saturday's game against the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact

Kancey had been sidelined due to a torn pec. His return will be big on the defensive side for a Bucs team competing for the NFC South title and a playoff spot against the Panthers.

Calijah Kancey (pec) is out for the Bucs game against the Dolphins in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact

Kancey just had his practice window opened on Christmas Eve, so this is not surprising. He will look to join the Bucs in a potential win-or-go-home game against Carolina in Week 18.

The Bucs opened the 21-day practice window for DT Calijah Kancey.

Fantasy Impact

Kancey will hope to return for a potential "advance to the playoffs or go home" game in Week 18 against the Panthers. He should return to practice this week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive standout Calijah Kancey tore his pectoral muscle on Monday night during the win over the Houston Texans and will require season-ending surgery.

Fantasy Impact

The absence of Calijah Kancey is a significant blow to the Tampa Bay defense. The 24-year-old first-round pick (19th overall) has recorded 11.5 sacks, 55 tackles and 29 quarterback hits since he joined the league. It is also a personal blow to Kancey, who is contract extension eligible at the end of the 2025 season and would have wanted to put up elite stats to maximise any contract offer.