Bucks linebacker Devin White has requested a trade, Pewter Reports has confirmed. ESPN’s Jenna Laine was the first to report the news, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and The Score’s Jordan Schultz It followed quickly.
Linebacker Devin White’s Bucks have asked for a trade, two sources told me.
—JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) April 11, 2023
rain report later A source said White was “fed up” and increasingly frustrated with his situation in Tampa, though no clarification or detail was given as to the cause of that feeling. There is reason to believe that it could be contract related.
Bucs ILB Devin White – Photo Credit: Cliff Welch/PR
White, who was the fifth overall pick in the 2019 draft for the Bucks, will play the 2023 season with a fifth-year option. After that, he plans to sign his second big contract next offseason.the timing of his trade request and Context provided by reports It could be that he wants that deal now, or it could indicate that moving forward toward a potential deal with the Bucks doesn’t look promising.
White wants to be a $100 million linebacker, extension will likely lower his cap hits This season, perhaps the Bucks are waiting to decide if he’s worth such an investment.
White has shown signs of shine at various points in his career, playing a key role in the Bucks’ Super Bowl LV run. He recovered a fumble and intercepted Drew Brees in the NFC Division Round win over the Saints, then intercepted Patrick Mahomes to keep the Chiefs out of the end zone of the Super Bowl, which Tampa Bay won 31-9.
White had consistency issues throughout the 2021 season, which earned him his first Pro Bowl selection. he was attacked during the season for some bad plays. He struggled to get out of the block and made several costly mistakes, hurting the Bucs’ defense. To his credit, he cleaned up his game and played better in the stretch of the season.
Devin White has previously hinted at a move early this offseason.
Bucs ILB Devin White – Photo Credit: Cliff Welch/PR
This recent trade request looks like it’s been around for a while. Devin White previously posted a cryptic message on social media beginning of this off-season. He posted several photos and captions on Instagram that seemed to suggest he was saying goodbye to Tampa Bay.
The first screenshot was a picture of White tightening his cleats in the locker room with the caption: “Thank you 🏴☠️ ✌🏾”. It looked like. The second screenshot was a picture of a billboard that looked like this: He asks you to trust what he already has.
The third post is “4 years went by so fast…🦍”
After those posts circulated on Twitter, White commented on them, explaining the four years he’d spent with the Bucks so far.
Looking back at how fast my first four years have been, it’s definitely thanks to the Bucks fans.
— Devin White (@DevinWhite__40) March 6, 2023
Were these captions an indication that Devin White was eyeing a trade in March? At least, according to Tuesday’s report. However, these posts came just days after Bucks head his coach Todd Bowles showered his star his linebacker with plenty of praise.
“Devin has a fair amount of enthusiasm for some things — everyone judges tackles that go wrong — but he makes tackles like I haven’t seen a linebacker make in 30 years. “He can play for us. He’s still one of the two best players on defense. I have a lot of confidence in him.” His growth in mental understanding of the system has been remarkable and it’s not an easy system I think it’s a man’s world I think he’s a great ball player and maybe this season is one of the better for him will become one
White sparked speculation on March 27 when he commented on a post posted by Eagles cornerback and former LSU teammate Greedy Williams, saying, “Let’s make it happen.” He then replied with a screenshot of his Twitter Eagles account.
Bucks currently lack depth to make up for potential Devin White trade
Bucs LB Lavonte David and Devin White – Photo Credit: Cliff Welch/PR
As Schefter reported, it makes sense that the Bucks wouldn’t want to trade him the way Devin White has had his ups and downs over the past few seasons. Tampa Bay may want to wait and see if he deserves the contract he wants, but it looks like the current team needs him in 2023.
The Bucs scored a major free agency win last month by re-signing longtime captain and team legend Lavonte David to a one-year deal. Seemed to anchor the dynamic duo with linebackers Tampa Bay has been on the field since 2019. But if White’s trade request is granted, things will remain very open in that room. , has done nothing to show that KJ Britt or JJ Russell are ready for the starting role.
An inside linebacker could be a big need in this month’s draft if the Bucks move away from Devin White. The team already has quite a hole in their offensive tackle and safety, and they need more help in pass rushing and tight end room. It will be tough for Tampa Bay, but perhaps with draft pick rewards from virtual trades, they’re more likely to fill that void.
The Bucks may not want to trade Devin White, but the linebacker deleted his Twitter and Instagram profile pictures. We’ll see if anything comes of it, but Bucks executives now have yet another big decision to make in an offseason filled with them.
