Akeem Spence

Akeem Spence wants to remain with Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Akeem Spence wants to stay with the team beyond this season.

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"I would love to stay in Tampa," said Spence. "I have been here helping to build this thing and definitely want to see this thing through all the way." The contract-year interior lineman also said he's excited to be working with new defensive coordinator Mike Smith. The 24-year-old was limited to eight games last season while battling back and ankle injuries, and was also suspended a game for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

In 2015, the Buccaneers ranked 23rd in the NFL in Adjusted Defensive Net Expected Points per play, with a mark of 0.09. Our algorithms project the rotational option Spence for 36.80 tackles and 2.82 sacks this season.