[](https://www.joebucsfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JonesDremont.png)There are lots of late-bloomer pass rushers across the NFL.
Just ask star free agent Trey Hendrickson. He had total of 6 1/2 sacks through his first three seasons.
If you’re just returning to the planet after an extended vacation, the Bucs need help at edge rusher and 2026 free agency starts Monday at noon.
Joe suspects Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht is not looking to swing for the fences at the position. He didn’t last year when the need was just as dire, and it seems every current option has flaws or question marks, including Hendrickson and Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby. Both are coming off surgery.
Joe would love to see the Bucs chase Bradley Chubb, who finally played a full season last year. But what if they’re looking to go a lot cheaper?
Dre’Mont Jones is a thought-provoking option. Eager for a pass rusher at the trade deadline last year, the Ravens sent a conditional fifth-round pick to the Titans for Jones. The seven-year veteran finished the season with 7 sacks and 24 quarterback hits, both career highs.
Jones, 29, is a pending free agent and, Joe suspects, he could be had on a one year deal for less than $10 million.
Joe likes how Jones rushes from everywhere with a lot of juice. At 6-3, 280 pounds, he can rush inside and outside and he’s versatile.
No, Jones won’t get fans excited. But they might smile a little thinking about how much of an upgrade he could be over Haason Reddick, Chris Braswell and Anthony Nelson.
The Ravens front office coughing up a draft pick for Jones four months ago tells Joe a lot.