The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released Matt Bryant back in 2009. Since then, they have had tremendous difficulty finding a new kicker. So, how about just signing Bryant again?
According to Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times, the Buccaneers are expected to have interest in a reunion with Bryant, who took to Twitter on Wednesday to announce that he was being released by the Atlanta Falcons:
“I was informed last night that the team was moving on from my services and that I will be released,” the 43-year-old Bryant posted. “I want to say thank you to all the fans that have stood with me and our family during our time here. I take great pride in my body of work on and off the field. I hope I have represented you well while I was here. It was a honor to be a part of some big moments in this franchise’s history. This chapter is now closed. I look forward to bringing the success and consistency that I produced to my next team.”
Bryant made 20 of his 21 field-goal attempts for the Falcons this past season, going 4-of-5 from 50 yards or longer and nailing a 57-yarder. He also made 33 of his 35 extra points.
Bryant originally came into the NFL with the New York Giants back in 2002 and also spent time with the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins before joining Tampa Bay in 2005.
The Bridge City, Texas native, owns a lifetime field-goal percentage of 86.2 percent and has made one Pro Bowl, earning a trip to Honolulu while with Atlanta in 2016.