The Patriots released veteran defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth this week and he was scooped up off the waiver wire by the Buccaneers.
Albert Haynesworth Claimed By Tampa Bay Buccaneers Off Waiver Wire
Haynesworth had restructured his contract before joining the Patriots to the tune of two years, $8.7 million.
Check out SB Nation’s Bucs Nation where Tampa Bay fans are wondering how they’ll use the 6’6”, 335-pound defensive tackle.
Read Article >Poll Says Patriots Made Right Decision Releasing Albert Haynesworth
The reaction from Patriots fans is mostly that this was the right move. SB Nation’s Pats Pulpit polled their readers and 65 percent say they agree with the decision to release Haynesworth, although it’s still disappointing.
Things seemed to be going well enough in New England. Haynesworth wasn’t playing like an All-Pro, clearly, but he didn’t seem to have the same sulking issues that he did in Washington the year before. Belichick has this reputation, whether it’s deserved or not, of identifying talent and getting the most out of players.
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