Devin White shares heartfelt tribute to Bucs after signing with Eagles

Before he heads off to Philly, Devin White took a moment to reflect on his five seasons in Tampa Bay

After five years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, linebacker Devin White will be making plays elsewhere in 2024 after signing a one-year deal in free agency with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The No. 5 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft out of LSU, White brought rare athleticism and speed to his position, and provided some of the most iconic moments in Bucs history during their epic Super Bowl run back in 2020.

Before he heads off to Philly to continue his NFL career, White took a moment to share a heartfelt tribute to the Bucs coaches and staff, his teammates, and the Tampa Bay community:

White had a game-clinching interception in the divisional playoff round against the New Orleans Saints during that 2020 playoff run, and then another to seal Tampa Bay’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.

Regardless of anything else, those moments will always be looked back on fondly by Bucs fans.

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How much salary cap space do the Bucs have?

See the updated NFL salary cap numbers, and how much space the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have left after their most recent moves

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent the majority of their salary cap space this offseason re-signing their own big-name free agents, but after the first wave of marquee signings, they also managed to land some solid bargains on the veteran market.

After those contract extensions for in-house veterans, as well as the new additions from elsewhere, the Bucs still have a handful of need areas they need to address.

But how much salary cap space to they have left after making all those moves?

Here’s the latest update from Spotrac, which has the Bucs back near the bottom of the league when it comes to available cap space:

It’s unclear how much of Tampa Bay’s most recent moves are included in that number, but that amount of space should give the Bucs enough room to sign their incoming rookie class.

Further restructures for core players could also free up more space, as could new long-term extensions for safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and left tackle Tristan Wirfs.

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More details on Jordan Whitehead’s new 2-year deal with Bucs

Get the latest details on the two-year contract between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and safety Jordan Whitehead

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers brought back a familiar face in free agency earlier this week, signing safety Jordan Whitehead to a two-year contract.

Whitehead spent the last two years with the New York Jets, but was a fourth-round pick by the Bucs back in 2018, and spent the first four seasons of his NFL career in Tampa Bay, helping the Bucs win a Super Bowl in 2020.

Teaming up with All-Pro Antoine Winfield Jr. once again, Whitehead should be a huge upgrade for the Bucs at their other safety spot, and we now have more details on the structure of his new contract with Tampa Bay (via Bucs Gameday’s JC Allen):

That’s a low-risk deal for the Bucs, as they can move on after this season without having any dead money on the books.

Hopefully though, Whitehead makes enough of a positive impact to where the Bucs will be willing to pay out the second year of his deal and view it as a bargain.

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Trey Palmer set the bar for WR speed in the NFL last season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer had the quickest burst of any NFL wide receiver as a rookie

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft on Nebraska wide receiver Trey Palmer, they were looking to add elite speed to their passing game.

That’s exactly what Palmer delivered, flashing his big-play ability throughout his rookie campaign, including an epic catch-and-run touchdown in the Bucs’ wild-card playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

As it turns out, Palmer had the quickest burst of any wide receiver in the NFL last year, beating out big names like A.J. Brown and Tyreek Hill, according to Next Gen Stats.

Palmer should be even more productive in his second season and beyond for Tampa Bay.

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Report: Bucs restructure Mike Evans’ new contract, free up salary cap space

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reportedly cleared more than $17 million in salary cap space by restructuring Mike Evans’ new deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have restructure the new two-year contract that Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans just signed last week, Greg Auman of Fox Sports has confirmed.

From the looks of the original report that Auman is confirming, the Bucs will be converting a big chunk of his roster bonus to create more than $17 million is salary cap space.

Evans just signed his new extension to avoid hitting free agency, and it should ensure that he finishes his Hall of Fame career in Tampa Bay.

Now, fans will be waiting to see if there’s a particular move the Bucs will be making now that they’ve freed up some additional cap space.

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Bucs sign G Sua Opeta to 1-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free agent guard Sua Opeta to a one-year contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have added yet another veteran to their offensive line in free agency, signing former Philadelphia Eagles guard Sua Opeta to a one-year deal.

An undrafted free agent in 2019 out of Weber State, and didn’t see any action in his first NFL season, but would appear in 38 games over the following four seasons. He’s made 10 career starts for the Eagles, six of which came last season.

Opeta joins a Tampa Bay offensive line looking for proven depth, as well as competition for the starting left guard spot. After signing former New York Giants guard Ben Bredeson on Friday, as well, the Bucs have now added multiple candidates to that competition.

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Bucs agree to terms with QB John Wolford

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing back reserve quarterback John Wolford on a new contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing back another familiar face to their quarterback room, agreeing to terms with John Wolford on a new contract.

Wolford was the Bucs’ third-string quarterback last year behind Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask, and it looks like he’ll be back to man that same role in 2024. He’s got experience with new offensive coordinator Liam Coen, as they both spent time together with the Los Angeles Rams.

The news was first reported by a pretty solid source, Bucs general manager Jason Licht himself.

After a solid season that ended two rounds into the playoffs, the Bucs are bringing back all three of their quarterbacks from the 2024 campaign now that Wolford is back in the mix.

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Bucs sign free agent OL Ben Bredeson to 1-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing free agent offensive lineman Ben Bredeson to a one-year contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adding some depth to their offensive line, agreeing to a one-year contract with free agent guard Ben Bredeson, per multiple reports.

Bredeson’s deal with the Bucs is worth up to $3.5 million for the 2024 season, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

A fourth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2020 NFL draft, Bredeson started 16 games for the New York Giants last season.

The former Michigan Wolverine will likely compete for the starting job at left guard, though the Bucs are also expected to invest an early pick in this year’s draft at the position, as well. Either way, Bredeson gives them depth and starting experience at one of their biggest positions of need.

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Bucs agree to terms with OT Justin Skule on 1-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are re-signing reserve offensive tackle Justin Skule to a new one-year contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing back a familiar face along the offensive line, agreeing to terms with reserve offensive tackle Justin Skule on a new one-year deal, per ESPN’s Jenna Laine.

A sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers, Skule signed with the Bucs’ practice squad back in 2022, and was active for all 17 games for Tampa Bay last season.

The Bucs are set at both starting tackle spots with Tristan Wirfs and Luke Goedeke, but Skule gives them familiar depth who can fill in if injuries arise.

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Bucs re-sign RB Chase Edmonds to 1-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are re-signing backup running back Chase Edmonds to a new one-year contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are keeping another one of their in-house free agents, re-signing running back Chase Edmonds to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Edmonds was the primary backup to starter Rachaad White when healthy last season, and he’ll now return for seemingly the same role in 2024 on another one-year contract.

This move likely takes the Bucs out of the running for spending an early-round pick on a No. 2 running back to pair with White, but as Edmonds is more of a quick and shifty back, it wouldn’t be surprising if Tampa Bay still targeted a power back for short-yardage situations at some point in the draft.

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