The Buccaneers are eyeing a long-term linebacker setup that includes both Lavonte David and Kwon Alexander. They are discussing an extension with Alexander’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports (on Twitter).
No deal is imminent, per Rapoport, but the Bucs are working toward a re-up for their three-down linebacker. Alexander is entering a contract year.
A first-time Pro Bowler in 2017, Alexander has been a prodigious tackler for the Bucs for the past two seasons. After registering 145 in 2016, he made 97 stops in 12 games last season. David’s sidekick rated as Pro Football Focus’ No. 37 off-ball ‘backer last year.
The Bucs made Alexander a fourth-round pick in 2015, and he resides as one of their highest-profile contract-year players. Ali Marpet and Donovan Smith are in this queue as well. Tampa Bay holds more than $8MM in current cap space, and early projections have the team set to possess more than $21MM come 2019.