An interception that took a lifetime to arrive for Bucs’ Steve McLendon

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John Romano | The Bucs’ 310-pound defensive lineman is an NFL survivor after entering the league as an undrafted free agent.

Bucs nose tackle Steve McLendon (96) celebrates his interception with free safety Jordan Whitehead (33), left, outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (90), second from right, and outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) during the third quarter against the on Monday night in Tampa. [ MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times ]

John Romano
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