National Football League

Haynesworth claimed off waivers by Bucs

Published Nov. 9, 2011 12:00 a.m. ET

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have claimed Albert Haynesworth off waivers, one day after the defensive lineman was released by the New England Patriots.

General manager Mark Dominik confirmed the move Wednesday, saying the Bucs more than likely would not have been interested in the 350-pound Haynesworth if the team had not lost Gerald McCoy for the season this week because of a torn right biceps.

Haynesworth joined New England this year after two rocky seasons in Washington, where he signed a seven-year, $100 million free agent contract in 2009.

In six games with the Patriots, he had three tackles and no sacks. His last play was early in the third quarter of Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Giants when Brandon Jacobs scored on a 10-yard run.