Bucs' Kancey on Trade Block? Zero Sacks Raise Questions

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stand at 1-5, former first-round pick Calijah Kancey is reportedly on the trade block. Entering Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, Kancey has yet to record a single sack, a stark contrast to his productive first two seasons. This statistic has fueled speculation about his future with the team, particularly as the trade deadline approaches.

Despite the lack of sacks, Head Coach Todd Bowles has defended Kancey's performance. Bowles stated that Kancey is actively getting into the backfield and showing disruptive potential, evidenced by an improved pass-rush win rate of 10.1%, significantly higher than last year's 4.5%. The coach admitted the team needs to find ways to convert these pressures into tangible sacks and is considering strategies to free up the explosive defensive lineman.

Kancey, who is under contract through the 2027 season, posted four sacks as a rookie and 7.5 sacks in his second year before a pectoral injury sidelined him for much of the 2025 season. His return has been somewhat slow, but his underlying metrics suggest a player still capable of impacting the game. If the Buccaneers are serious about a roster reset, Kancey represents one of their most valuable trade assets.