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Full details of Kyle Rudolph’s 1-year deal with the Bucs

Get the full financial details of tight end Kyle Rudolph’s new one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added a veteran tight end this week to help replace the recently retired Rob Gronkowski, signing free agent Kyle Rudolph to a one-year deal.

As with most free agent signings this late in the offseason, the Bucs appear to be getting quite a bargain on Rudolph’s deal, which carries a base salary of $2 million for the 2022 season, as well as another addition $1.5 million in incentives, per Pro Football Talk.

The incentives in Rudolph’s deal are based on various factors, including how many passes he catches, whether or not he’s on the 46-man game day roster, or if he makes the Pro Bowl (via The Athletic’s Greg Auman):

Rudolph is expected to have a significant role in Tampa Bay’s high-powered offense this season, as he teams up with fellow veteran Cameron Brate and rookie fourth-round pick Cade Otton to try and replace what the Bucs are losing in Gronkowski.

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Bucs make it official, sign TE Kyle Rudolph to 1-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made it official Monday, signing veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph to a one-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made it official Monday, announcing the signing of veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph to a one-year deal.

Rudolph, 32, spent the majority of his productive NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings before leaving last offseason to sign with the New York Jets. His production dipped considerably in the past two seasons (just two combined touchdown catches over that stretch), but he’s still got ideal size and a well-rounded skill set that would fit what the Bucs need at the position.

Following the retirement of Rob Gronkowski, Rudolph should have a significant role in the Tampa Bay offense, along with fellow veteran Cameron Brate, as well as fourth-round rookie Cade Otton.
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Tom Brady jokes with new Notre Dame teammate upon signing

We’ll always have 1998, @tombrady.

Former Notre Dame tight [autotag]Kyle Rudolph[/autotag] spent the first 10 years of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings before being a member of the New York Giants in 2021.  After being released earlier this off-season, Rudolph officially has a new home as he’s signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Obviously this means that Rudolph will be teaming up with [autotag]Tom Brady[/autotag] as the legendary quarterback decided to opt out of retirement this off-season.  Perhaps Rudolph can be thankful that Rob Gronkowski stayed retired for this opportunity, but I’m certain he’s thrilled to be joining the Bucs after spending last year with the dumpster fire that is the football Giants.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Brady was quick to show off his sense of humor after the Rudolph signing was made official.

It’s not that I dislike Brady because in fact its the entire opposite, especially as he’s gotten out of New England and become more likable seemingly by the day.  However, imagine making your first collegiate start and not only losing but failing to throw a touchdown pass altogether against an opposing team who was coached by Bob Davie.

Yikes, Tom!

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LOOK: Kyle Rudolph in his new Bucs uniform

Check out Kyle Rudolph in his new Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform, complete with single-digit jersey number

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adding a veteran tight end just before training camp, agreeing to a one-year deal with Kyle Rudolph.

Rudolph spent most of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, then a couple of years with the New York Giants before coming to Tampa Bay, where he’ll help replace the recently retired (again) Rob Gronkowski.

Already excited to join his new team, Rudolph posted a graphic Saturday on Twitter that features him in his new Bucs uniform, and wearing the No. 8 jersey.

Along with fellow veteran Cameron Brate, as well as rookies Cade Otton and Ko Kieft, Rudolph will do his best to help Tom Brady and the Bucs offense lead them back to the Super Bowl this season.

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Can Kyle Rudolph find fantasy football success in the twilight of his career?

Will the cagey vet resurrect his career in Tampa?

The most recent retirement of Rob Gronkowski opened the door for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to add a veteran to the roster — the impetus to longtime NFL tight end Kyle Rudolph being signed.

One of the most underappreciated aspects of Gronk’s game among casual fans was his masterful blocking skills, which especially was overlooked in fantasy football since points aren’t awarded for doing the dirty work. The Buccaneers won’t be able to one-for-one replace his receiving skills, but the duo of Cameron Brate and rookie Cade Otton will give it their all. Acting as a line extension happens to be where Rudolph fits in best. Another rookie, Ko Kieft, also could be in the mix as a blocker.

Also see: Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE outlook (before Rudolph)

Entering what will become his age-33 season in November, Rudolph is a 12-year fixture who spent all but last year with the Minnesota Vikings before signing with the New York Giants. He hasn’t played a full campaign in the last two years (27 of 33 games), and we have to go back to 2016 to find his career-best stat line of 83-840-7. Since that season, Rudolph has generated 12 total touchdowns and 958 yards in 63 appearances.

Fantasy football outlook

It would be foolish to expect a strong fantasy season from him, but there is still room for utility in best-ball formats or if Brate gets injured. Tom Brady loves to spread the ball around to as many weapons as possible, and there will be added emphasis on working in the peripheral players while wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) recovers from a Week 15 ACL tear. He may need time to get back into football shape, which could come at the expense of missing a few games or being limited early on.

The Bucs could work in both veterans for a one-two punch, although the praise placed on Otton and him being cleared for camp (November ankle surgery) warrants a close eye over the next six weeks.

Barring a setback in Otton’s recovery and/or an injury to Brate, it’s tough to see Rudolph offering frequent service in fantasy lineups. He could score a few touchdowns here and there, particularly with the attention paid to Mike Evans and a healthy Godwin. Nevertheless, Tampa’s backfield will get its receptions, and Rudolph has to prove himself following three straight years with fewer than 370 yards as well as consecutive one-TD seasons. Avoid him in drafts for now.

Kyle Rudolph, who worked out for Broncos in April, plans to sign with Bucs

Kyle Rudolph, who worked out for the Broncos in April, is signing with the Buccaneers.

Veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph, who worked out for the Denver Broncos before the NFL draft in April, plans to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Wire).

Denver used a third-round pick to select Greg Dulcich in April and they also signed a pair of undrafted tight ends as well. After that, they re-signed veteran Eric Saubert, which seemingly put an end to the Rudolph pursuit.

Broncos general manager George Paton was serving as the Minnesota Vikings’ director of player personnel when they selected Rudolph in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft. Rudolph went on to have a 10-year run in Minnesota, earning two Pro Bowl nods.

Last spring, Rudolph signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants and his receiving numbers dipped a bit — 26 catches for 257 yards and one touchdown — but that was due in part to Rudolph getting only 39 targets, tied for the third-lowest total of his career.

And even if the veteran tight end’s most productive receiving days are behind him, Rudolph is still a very capable blocking tight end. Rudolph has also proven he’s a capable receiver when called on, catching 479 passes for 4,745 yards and 49 touchdowns in 156 career games.

Entering his 12th season in the NFL, Rudolph will turn 33 in November.

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What the Bucs are getting in new TE Kyle Rudolph

Breaking down what veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph brings to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be preparing for life after Gronk, as the reported signing of veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph comes on the heels of Rob Gronkowski’s second retirement announcement, and multiple subsequent reiterations of his plans to move on from football.

There’s no replacing a legend like Gronk, but Rudolph was the most sensible option still left on the market for a team that doesn’t have any tight end on the roster with proven experience outside of veteran Cameron Brate.

What exactly are the Bucs getting in Rudolph?

“Rudolph is a great safety net for a Buccaneers team that desperately needed another veteran option at tight end,” says Vikings Wire editor Jordy McElroy. “Don’t listen to all of the naysayers ready to play “The Undertaker” theme music, while closing the book on Rudolph’s career, either. Things weren’t great for him with the New York Giants last season, but then again, that team was a complete mess with their leading receiver hauling in only 521 yards. And besides, there’s a clear difference between playing with Brady and catching passes from Daniel Jones. Rudolph is a serviceable veteran option capable of receiving and blocking. This is a solid pick-up for the Bucs.”

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Rudolph’s production may have dipped during his recent stint with the Giants, but it doesn’t look like he was to blame, and his presence in the locker room as a leader and teammate appears to be a stellar addition for Tampa Bay.

Ex-Giants TE Kyle Rudolph signing with Buccaneers

Former New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph is joining Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Former New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ESPN insider Adam Schefter announced the deal Wednesday evening.

Rudolph, of course, joined the Giants last offseason to help chip in as a blocking tight end. The team also had hopes that he’d become an effective red zone target but that never really panned out.

Rudolph’s time with Big Blue quickly came to an end as he announced back in March.

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Rudolph will move on to a Bucs team that is primed to make another run for a Super Bowl title. With arguably the greatest quarterback of All-Time in Tom Brady, Rudolph is going to a very good situation with Tampa.

Rudolph will likely slide in behind Cameron Brate but will certainly get a chance to produce after the retirement of future Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski.

The departures of Evan Engram and Rudolph has certainly left the Giants thin at the tight end position. They signed Ricky Seals-Jones but after him and rookie Daniel Bellinger, there isn’t much depth for Big Blue.

It’s almost a certainty that Rudolph finds himself in a better situation with the Bucs as he continues the back end of career. With Tampa Bay, he has a much better chance of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in February — a feat he has yet to accomplish is his career.

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Former Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph signing with Buccaneers

Rudolph is taking his talents to Tampa Bay.

Well, that was fast.

It was just Tuesday that KSTP’s Darren Wolfson was betting on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers landing former Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph. Wednesday night rolled around, and now, it’s a done deal.

The Bucs have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the 32-year-old tight end, who will now catch passes from the greatest quarterback that ever lived, Tom Brady.

It’s an expected move considering Rob Gronkowski recently retired, and the Bucs needed another veteran tight end versatile enough to step into the role as a blocker and a receiver.

Rudolph has some miles on him, but he can still do both on a part-time level. Not only does this signing get him back on the field, but it also gives him a chance to potentially compete for a Super Bowl with a team that should be an NFC contender once January rolls around.

As for the Vikings, Wolfson reported there was interest from Rudolph’s representatives for a return to Minnesota, but things felt one-sided in that regard. The Vikings never hung up the phone, but they also weren’t in a rush to sign their former longtime tight end, either.

But there’s a chance they could see him in the postseason, if things go according to plan with the Vikings’ new coaching staff. What a reunion that would be on the football field.

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Bucs sign TE Kyle Rudolph to 1-year deal

It sure looks like Gronk’s retirement might be for real this time, as the Bucs add a veteran tight end for Tom Brady

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their replacement for the recently retired (again) Rob Gronkowski, and Tom Brady has a new veteran tight end.

Kyle Rudolph is signing a one-year deal with the Bucs, per multiple reports.

Rudolph, 32, spent the majority of his productive NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings before leaving last offseason to sign with the New York Jets. His production dipped considerably in the past two seasons (just two combined touchdown catches over that stretch), but he’s still got ideal size and a well-rounded skill set that would fit what the Bucs need at the position.

Despite the doubts of many that he’s truly retired for good this time, Gronkowski has reiterated on multiple occasions that he’s indeed done with football.

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