The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in dire need of defensive reinforcements as they struggle near the bottom of the league in points and yards allowed. In a bid to bolster their defense, the team has re-signed safety Mike Edwards, who previously won a Super Bowl with the Bucs and has returned after a brief stint with the Tennessee Titans.

Edwards expressed his excitement about returning to Tampa, a place he considers home, having played there from 2019 to 2022. He is quickly reacclimating to the team's defensive schemes and is expected to make an immediate impact. The Buccaneers are also set to welcome back cornerback Jamel Dean, who highlighted the importance of team chemistry and camaraderie in their defensive unit.