Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 4:01pm

BUCS GET DE GEORGE JOHNSON FROM LIONS

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired defensive end George Johnson and a seventh-round draft pick in 2015 (No. 231 overall) from the Detroit Lions for a fifth-round draft pick in 2015 (No. 168 overall).

What does it give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs were in the bottom half of the NFL last season in sacks (with 36.0), so Johnson should provide needed help for the pass rush. Prior to this deal Tampa Bay actually made him an offer sheet (as Johnson was a restricted free agent), so this trade is simply the two teams finding a solution to Johnson's situation. The late-blooming Johnson is just entering his prime as a player, and after six sacks last season as a backup, he should get a chance to start.

What does it give the Detroit Lions
The Lions were at risk of losing Johnson for nothing after he got his offer sheet from Tampa Bay, so they do well here to get something for him and move up in the draft. Detroit doesn't have much cap space to work with and its D-line is already looking very different from last season, so they move on and prepare for 2015.

Fantasy impact
If Johnson starts regularly for his new team (the Bucs), he has a chance to post impressive sack totals. That should make him a nice sleeper in fantasy leagues featuring Individual Defensive Players. Expect him to take the place of Michael Johnson, who's now with the Cincinnati Bengals.