Bucs release former 1st-round pick Deone Bucannon

Hybrid defender played for Bruce Arians in Arizona, now released by him in Tampa Bay.

The reunion tour for Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians and former Arizona Cardinals first-round pick Deone Bucannon is coming to an abrupt end.

Just before they jump the pond for Sunday's Week 6 showdown in London against the Carolina Panthers, the Bucs are releasing Bucannon:

Bucannon, a hybrid safety-linebacker player who starred at Washington State, spent most of his time as a reserve defender and special-teamer during his short stint with the Bucs. He'll now become a free agent.

For the Bucs, Bucannon's departure could have positive ramifications when the 2020 NFL draft rolls around, as The Athletic's Greg Auman points out:

Once a top draft pick, Bucannon is now looking for NFL work yet again after being released by his now-twice-former head coach.