Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the deal is worth up to $12 million, meaning Nelson can make an extra $2 million via incentives. Nelson has been with the Bucs since they drafted him in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He re-upped with the team two years ago on a similar deal. Nelson appeared in all 17 games last year and was credited with six starts. He totaled four sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.

Nelson has missed six games with the injury. He'll return to provide the Buccaneers depth at linebacker Week 16.

Nelson is set to miss a sixth consecutive contest due to a lingering hamstring injury. As usual, the Buccaneers will rely on Carl Nassib, Shaquil Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) at outside linebacker.

Nelson will be sidelined for his fifth straight game due to the hamstring injury. Carl Nassib, Shaquil Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) should continue handling the bulk of the reps at outside linebacker.