For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the offseason is already underway, and tough choices are approaching. The $36 million in available cap space seemingly disappears when it comes to Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Antoine Winfield Jr., Lavonte David, and Devin White, who are all getting close to free agency.
Although keeping talented players in-house is of utmost importance, the Buccaneers will also scout outside the organization to add players to the squad in free agency.
The biggest question surrounding Evans this summer is what Todd Bowles and Company will decide. In each of his ten seasons in Tampa Bay, the franchise’s all-time top receiver has gained more than 1,000 yards, and he doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon.
Mayfield and Evans combined for 1,255 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in 2023. It would be prudent to retain the pair through 2023 and beyond, although Evans might search elsewhere for a future home since the team was unable to extend his contract last summer.
The Bucs will probably want to add a veteran free agent and some young quality to the receiving group if they decide not to retain their star receiver. Marquise Brown, a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, would be a good contender. Compared to Evans’ estimate of $23 million annually, Pro Football Focus estimates that Brown will sign a one-year contract worth $12 million, which is a more reasonable alternative.
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