TAMPA, Fla. ― Bucs outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett has been lost for the season to a torn Achilles suffered in Thursday night’s home loss to the Ravens, coach Todd Bowles confirmed Friday.
A two-time Pro Bowler who had been struggling this season, Barrett was having a resurgent performance Thursday, recording three tackles-for-loss (including a sack of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson) in the first half before being injured early in the third quarter.
“Any time you lose somebody like that that commands double-teams, it makes it harder for everybody else,” Bowles said Friday. “He’s been consistent since he’s been here. He’s been productive. He started off playing well (Thursday) night, so it’s just a shame to see.”
