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Bucs releasing guard J.R. Sweezy

Gerald McCoy, J.R. Sweezy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) works against offensive guard J.R. Sweezy during an NFL football training camp practice Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

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The Buccaneers aren’t going to spend any more time waiting for J.R. Sweezy to get healthy.

According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Bucs are releasing the veteran guard.

Two years ago, he was a prize free agent addition, signing a five-year, $32.5 million contract.

But he didn’t play at all his first season in Tampa because of back problems, and was recovering from a leg injury suffered near the end of last season

The 29-year-old was scheduled to make $6.5 million this season.