Jason Licht: Christian Rozeboom “Kind Of Fits The Mold”
April 2nd, 2026
New Bucs linebacker Christian Rozeboom.
Yes, the Bucs signed the Panthers leading tackler in the second wave of free agency, inside linebacker Christian Rozeboom.
The veteran starter had 122 tackles last season, including 7 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. He had a 135 tackles for the Rams in 2024.
Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talked about Rozeboom this week at the NFL owners meetings in Arizona.
Joe asked Licht why he signed Rozeboom.
“Tough, he’s very instinctive, he’s competitive,” Licht began. “You know, I think he kind of fits the mold of what we’re looking for in the type of attitude that we’re looking for. He’s played a lot of games. He’s been very good on special teams. I think he’s going to compete for a job for significant playing time. But at the end of the day, whatever his role is we’re going to be happy to have him.”
Joe is confident Rozeboom will compete for a starting job with whatever rookie inside linebacker the Bucs draft. Obviously, big money free agent inside linebacker Alex Anzalone will be locked in starter at the other inside linebacker job.
Rozeboom, 29, smells like quality depth. But Joe was intrigued by Licht’s special teams comment on Rozeboom, who did not play special teams last season. Most of his experience there came with the Rams in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
The Bucs really have pushed hard this offseason to improve their special teams. And that started with adding former Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith. Man, Joe heard fun and inspiring stories about Smith at the owners meetings. He’s already had a positive impact in various ways.
April 2nd, 2026 at 8:20 am
Hungry, tough, and ST? Jason was paying attention.
April 2nd, 2026 at 8:22 am
Then why was he signed to a 1 year deal? More like he might fill a temporary need AND he was cheap!
April 2nd, 2026 at 8:36 am
Lot better than what Licht put on the field last year
April 2nd, 2026 at 8:38 am
Hard to get excited about a player our rival replaced.
April 2nd, 2026 at 8:39 am
WE’LL SEE LOL
GO BUCS!!!!
April 2nd, 2026 at 8:44 am
Still a lot of wait and see for the offseason before I personally get excited or down on this teams moves. Both excited and nervous for the draft. Hopefully they can hit on some picks to shore up secondary and front seven this year
April 2nd, 2026 at 8:53 am
Great news. Fits the Bowzo Mold. Hmmmm? Yep that D scheme is pretty moldy.
April 2nd, 2026 at 9:00 am
I really like this signing!
April 2nd, 2026 at 9:01 am
And if he makes a critical play in any game to help us win it’s worth it. People seem to forget that’s what guys are paid to do. So be it a ST play, a substitute play or what ever just help the team win. Anyone remember Jack Squirek for the Raiders? Or what he did? Ever? 1 play.
April 2nd, 2026 at 9:02 am
Oh and that play happened in Tampa Stadium
April 2nd, 2026 at 9:36 am
After last year’s injured riddled season the importance of good backup players is critical to a successful season. Jason Licht is signing exactly 💯 that. Injuries are part of the game. Last season was different but last year’s season was also a wake up call. Jason Licht’s choices are not breaking the bank but he’s signed quality players that will put the 2025 in the rear view mirror.
Thank you Jason Licht.
April 2nd, 2026 at 9:51 am
Voc Dennis had 101 Tackles, 12 TFL, 3 Sacks, but Dennis stunk in coverage
Rozeboom sucked in coverage more than Dennis
He should be competing with Dennis for a ST role
We need a young, speedy, playmaking ILB