Bucs release K Ryan Succop in cost-cutting move
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released kicker Ryan Succop on Thursday, a move that saves them $3.75 million against their cap. The Bucs also officially announced the re-signing of linebacker Lavonte David. Succop converted 84 of 99 (84.8 percent) field-goal attempts and 93.6 percent of his extra point attempts in three seasons for the Bucs. His 384 points rank eighth in Tampa Bay history and sixth among kickers. Over his 14