2025 Defense Stats
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1
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0.0
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2026 Projections
Signed a four-year, $14.49 million contract with the Buccaneers in June of 2023.
Fifth-year option excercised
The Buccaneers exercised the fifth-year option on Kancey's contract Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Kancey was sidelined for most of the 2025 season due to a pectoral injury he suffered in Week 2, but the defensive tackle's output has been more than satisfactory for the Buccaneers to justify spending the $14.475 million required to retain him through 2027. The 2023 first-round pick has accumulated 54 tackles (41 solo), including 11.5 sacks, through 29 career regular-season games thus far. With the team selecting linebacker Rueben Bain in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bucs will be acquiring an influx of talent on the defensive line that should only increase Kancey's potential for production this season.
Kancey was sidelined for most of the 2025 season due to a pectoral injury he suffered in Week 2, but the defensive tackle's output has been more than satisfactory for the Buccaneers to justify spending the $14.475 million required to retain him through 2027. The 2023 first-round pick has accumulated 54 tackles (41 solo), including 11.5 sacks, through 29 career regular-season games thus far. With the team selecting linebacker Rueben Bain in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bucs will be acquiring an influx of talent on the defensive line that should only increase Kancey's potential for production this season.
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Measurables Review
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How do Calijah Kancey's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
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Height
6' 0"Weight
280 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.67 secHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
30.63 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
Kancey took an encouraging step forward in his 2024 NFL sophomore campaign, posting a career-high 28 tackles, including 7.5 sacks, across just 12 regular-season games. The 2023 first-round pick hasn't yet played a full season over his first two years in the league, but his upside when on the field has been evident. Kancey has logged over 500 defensive snaps in each of his first pair of campaigns, and he should be in for a similar or larger workload this season, particularly if he's able to enjoy better health.
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Returns for Week 18
Kancey (pectoral) is active for Saturday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Activated from IR
The Buccaneers are activating Kancey (pectoral) from injured reserve to play in Sunday's game against Carolina.
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Sidelined for Week 17
Kancey (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Limited in practice Wednesday
Kancey (pectoral) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Designated for return from IR
The Buccaneers designated Kancey (pectoral) to return to practice Wednesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
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Olympic option for Team USA?
Nick Shook of NFL.com believes Kancey would be a strong candidate to play for Team USA if the NFL passes a resolution that allows NFL players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
ANALYSIS
Kancey isn't an NFL superstar, but his skill set could work well in a flag football setting. The Buccaneers defensive tackle ran the fastest 40-yard dash at his position since 2003 at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, and Kancey has posted 11.5 sacks over his first two NFL campaigns. With no offensive or defensive lines in flag football, Kancey's speed could help him be a contributor if the NFL owners vote to allow NFL players to partake in the Olympics in Los Angeles.
Kancey isn't an NFL superstar, but his skill set could work well in a flag football setting. The Buccaneers defensive tackle ran the fastest 40-yard dash at his position since 2003 at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, and Kancey has posted 11.5 sacks over his first two NFL campaigns. With no offensive or defensive lines in flag football, Kancey's speed could help him be a contributor if the NFL owners vote to allow NFL players to partake in the Olympics in Los Angeles.