Buccaneers release edge rusher Shaq Barrett

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty ImagesIt was a move that was expected to come sooner or later. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were going to have to make some tough decisions, one of them being the inevitable release of veteran outside linebacker/edge rusher Shaq Barrett as he entered the final year of his contract.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier Tuesday that the Buccaneers released Barrett before general manager Jason Licht revealed how difficult it was when informing him of their decision.

Best Jason Licht nugget so far: He said it was one of his most painful moments calling Shaq Barrett last Friday to inform him he was getting released. Licht said he was so distraught it was Shaq…