One of the stars of this year’s Hard Knocks has found a home. Carl Nassib was claimed by the Buccaneers off waivers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN (Twitter link). 
Nassib made the Browns’ initial 53-man roster, but was waived the next day to make room for the Browns’ waiver claims. Nassib was a third round pick in 2016, and never was terrible with the Browns, but the team decided to move on because of their increased depth at the position.
Last year Nassib, appeared in all 16 games for Cleveland, making 12 starts. He had 19 tackles with three sacks and five passes defended. He finished his career in Cleveland with 34 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and nine passes defended total.
He’ll now join a unit in Tampa Bay where he should have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. The Bucs’ pass-rushing group isn’t nearly as deep as Cleveland’s is, so it’s a great landing spot for Nassib. The former Penn State Nittany Lion, who set a school record with 15.5 sacks his senior season, should get a chance to re-invent himself.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (Twitter link), the Bucs are releasing veteran defensive end Will Clarke to make room for Nassib on the roster.
That’s quite the compliment: “never terrible”. Especially for a team that was 0-16 last year.
after watching Nassib the last couple years in Cleveland, “not terrible” may be the best description for him… always appreciated his motor… also, Nassib was a rotation piece on that 0-16 team. Wasn’t a big contributor to Hue Jackson’s record.
Plus he can tell you how to invest money….it’s not exactly accurate…the math he uses, nor the current returns, but still the point about compound interest applies.
“Never was terrible”?
Still don’t c 2 better backups then Nassib on that roster. Plus great guy. Good team guy. Solid backup not a starter by any means. But rotational guys with motors mean a lot thru the grind of the season
The great hue jackson didnt see it that way.. Remember its his team hes doin whatever the h*** he wants……… 0-16