Kyle Love
DE/IL FA
Thu 9/3/20 6:54 PM

Love was released by the Buccaneers on Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Bucs got a jump on Saturday's roster-trimming deadline by cutting the veteran defensive lineman loose. Love had signed with Tampa on Aug. 16 after spending the last six seasons with the Panthers, but the team's improving depth apparently made him expendable.

Kyle Love
DE/IL FA
Mon 8/17/20 9:15 PM

The Buccaneers inked Love to a contract Monday, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 33-year-old played a large role in Carolina last campaign, suting up in 422 defensive snaps, supplying eight tackles (five solo) through 15 games. Love is expected to perform at a depth capacity in 2020 should he earn a roster spot.

Kyle Love
DE/IL FA
Mon 4/15/19 10:29 AM

Love signed a one-year contract with the Panthers on Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Love played in all 16 games for the Panthers in 2018, recording 19 tackles (12 solo), one sack and three forced fumbles. The 32-year-old veteran played 400 defensive snaps, which was his highest total since 2012. Love will continue to provide depth for the Panthers' defensive line next season.

Kyle Love
DE/IL FA
Mon 12/24/18 6:19 PM

Love logged three tackles (two solo), one sack and one forced fumble which he recovered during Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
Love notched his first full sack of the season during the Week 16 loss. The 32-year-old veteran has played 400 defensive snaps this year, his highest total since 2012, and has already logged more forced fumbles (three) this season than he had in his entire career.

Kyle Love
DE/IL FA
Mon 1/15/18 4:23 PM

Love had 16 tackles and a career-high 3.5 sacks in the 2017 season.
EDGE Analysis
Love filled the role of a rotational defensive tackle, rarely playing more than 25 defensive snaps in a game. The 31-year-old was able to play all 16 games this season for his first time since the 2012 season, showing he can still handle the rigors of NFL play at his age.

Kyle Love
DE/IL FA
Sun 9/10/17 3:40 PM

Love (ankle) will play in Sunday's game.
EDGE Analysis
Love had been nursing an ankle injury prior to Sunday, but having practiced this week without any setbacks it seemed likely he would suit up.

Kyle Love
DE/IL FA
Fri 9/8/17 12:37 PM

Love (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice and remains questionable for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
After not practicing Thursday, Love's chances of suiting up Sunday seemed grim. Things took a favorable turn, though, and with Vernon Butler (knee) doubtful for the season opener, Love could be positioned for a extra work.

Kyle Love
DE/IL FA
Wed 9/6/17 12:30 AM

Panthers' General Manager Marty Hurney expressed that Love (ankle) was on track to play Sunday against the 49ers, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Panthers rotate their defensive tackles generously, so even if Love is in the second rotation, expect him to still make it on the field a good amount of times. However, due to the shared reps, it hurts Love's chances of becoming a serious fantasy performer.

Kyle Love
DE/IL FA
Sun 8/6/17 3:05 PM

Love is out with an ankle injury, Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
The severity of Love's ankle problem isn't clear. He's likely in danger of missing the Panthers' preseason opener Wednesday against the Texans.

Kyle Love
DE/IL FA
Wed 3/15/17 10:35 AM

Love re-signed Wednesday with the Panthers on a two-year extension, Max Henson of Panthers.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Panthers have made maintaining their depth along the front four a priority in free agency, as Love is the fourth defensive lineman to re-sign with the team this offseason. Love is expected to serve in a reserve capacity at defensive tackle in 2017 after logging 16 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 10 games last season.