The Bucs need pass rush help — but is Bradley Chubb the right move?

In this latest Pewter Report Podcast episode, we break down whether Tampa Bay should pursue Bradley Chubb and weigh the real pros and cons of making a move for the veteran edge rusher. Chubb missed all of the 2024 seasons with a torn ACL, but had a nice bounce back season in 2025 recording 8.5 sacks. Can he maintain this pace?

Ideally, the Bucs would like Chubb for one season in 2026 and not commit to him long term. He’ll be 30 when the season starts and is past his prime. Chubb on the other hand would likely be seeking a multi-year deal considering its his last time to cash in after he proved he can still produce at a high level.

Former Dolphins OLB Bradley Chubb – Photo by: IMAGN Images – Kirby Lee

These are options that Tampa Bay will have to consider.

Is this the kind of aggressive addition that could elevate Todd Bowles’ defense? Or would the cost — financially and in assets — outweigh the potential impact?

🔥 In this clip we cover:

How Chubb would fit in the Bucs’ defensive scheme

His injury history and durability concerns

Cap implications and what Tampa Bay would have to give up

Whether he’s still a true difference-maker off the edge

Better (or cheaper?) alternatives the Bucs could consider

The Bucs’ pass rush has been inconsistent, and adding a proven edge presence could change the math defensively. But every move has consequences — especially when you’re balancing cap space and long-term roster building.

Bucs HC Todd Bowles – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR

What do YOU think? Should the Bucs go after Bradley Chubb — or pass?

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Watch Bradley Chubb Potentially To The Bucs? Smart Upgrade Or Costly Mistake?

Click on the link below to watch the clip of Pewter Report talking about edge rusher Bradley Chubb and if the Bucs should pursue him this offseason since the Bucs did not a lot of help on the pass rush.