Bucs' Barrett out for season after tearing Achilles

Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass-rusher Shaq Barrett is out for the remainder of the season after tests confirmed he suffered a torn Achilles during Thursday's 27-22 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the team announced.

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles said postgame that Barrett had an Achilles injury, but he didn't confirm the exact nature of the ailment.

Barrett went down in the third quarter and was ruled out minutes later for the remainder of the game. The two-time Pro Bowler recorded four tackles and one sack before leaving the contest.

The 29-year-old has been a cornerstone of Tampa Bay's defense since joining in 2019, leading the team with 40.5 sacks in that span.

Barrett entered Thursday with 27 tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble through seven games this season.

The Bucs fell to 3-5 with the loss in Week 8.

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