TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Pro Football Hall of Famer and Tampa Bay legend Rondé Barber has officially joined hard tea brand, Crooked Tea as equity partners.

The announcement was made Thursday and comes on the heels of Crooked Tea's recent unveiling of its partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their 50th season.

This launch marks one of Barber's first major business ventures since his Hall of Fame induction in 2023. The Hall of Famer, who has spent his entire 16 years in the NFL with the Buccaneers, said he joined the tea brand because of its unique role in the alcohol free space.

“I’ve always been mindful about what I put in my body, and Crooked Tea being zero sugar, organic, and gluten-free makes it stand out,” said Rondé Barber. “This isn’t just an endorsement. I’m a partner, I’

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