The Buccaneers will release veteran defensive tackle Chris Hovan.
Hovan, a 10-year veteran, is coming off his fifth season with the Buccaneers. He was scheduled to make $4 million for the 2010 season.
Tampa Bay selected defensive tackles with their first two draft choices, picking Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy third overall and UCLA's Brian Price in the second round.
Buccaneers Release Chris Hovan