With training camp just around the corner, the Tampa Bay Buccaneeers could look to sign these five free agents to round out its roster before the 2026 season.<\/p>\n
The Buccaneers are coming off a disappointing 8-9 season. Tampa Bay\u2019s underwhelming year led to several major offseason changes.<\/p>\n
It started with the departures of multiple key contributors from the 2025 team in free agency. Wide receiver Mike Evans, cornerback Jamel Dean<\/a>, linebacker Haason Reddick, defensive lineman Logan Hall and running back Rachaad White all left for other teams. On top of that, Lavonte David hung up his cleats<\/a> after 14 NFL seasons.<\/p>\n The Bucs also brought in several free agents, signing linebacker Alex Anzalone, running back Kenneth Gainwell, defensive lineman A\u2019Shawn Robinson and linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad to fill key rotational roles, along with several other depth additions.<\/a><\/p>\n Bucs general manager Jason Licht has made a habit of signing veteran free agents shortly before training camp begins to round out his roster.<\/p>\n Tampa Bay has signed veterans such as wide receiver Julio Jones, running back LeSean McCoy, tight end Kyle Rudolph and defensive lineman William Gholston during the month of July.<\/p>\n The Bucs currently have $8.38 million in available salary cap space.<\/a> That likely takes some of the more high-profile remaining free agents \u2014 including wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Tyreek Hill and left tackle Taylor Decker \u2014 off Tampa Bay\u2019s radar.<\/p>\n However, if Licht wants to add a few finishing touches to the 2026 roster, there are still several quality options within the team\u2019s price range.<\/p>\n Here are five free agents the Bucs could sign before training camp begins July 27.<\/p>\n Jonnu Smith saw his production dip significantly in his first season with Pittsburgh. The nine-year veteran finished with 222 receiving yards, his fewest since his rookie season.<\/p>\n Smith has shown he can be a key contributor in a passing attack. He totaled 50 receptions for 582 yards with Atlanta in 2023 before posting career highs with 88 receptions and 884 receiving yards with Miami in 2024.<\/p>\n Tampa Bay\u2019s tight end room could use a boost in production. The Bucs ranked last in the NFL in receptions and receiving yards from the position last season.<\/p>\n Cade Otton finished second on the team with 572 receiving yards. The rest of the Buccaneers\u2019 tight ends combined for just two receptions, 17 receiving yards and one touchdown in 2026.<\/p>\n New offensive coordinator Zac Robinson will likely look to get the tight ends more involved. Robinson\u2019s Falcons offense used two-tight-end sets on 38% of its offensive snaps last season, the second-highest rate in the NFL.<\/p>\n While Smith is not considered a strong blocker, Otton\u2019s versatility as both a blocker and receiver could allow Smith to thrive in a Buccaneers offense that could use another playmaker at tight end.<\/p>\n Leonard Floyd is a 10-year veteran coming off a season in which he struggled with Atlanta.<\/p>\n Floyd recorded just 3.5 sacks in 15 games after posting at least 8.5 sacks in each of the previous five seasons.<\/p>\n Although his snap count declined as the Falcons gave rookie first-round edge rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. more opportunities, Floyd remained part of Atlanta\u2019s pass-rush rotation.<\/p>\n He could provide a spark to a Buccaneers pass rush that finished 19th in the NFL in sacks last season. Addressing that weakness has clearly been a priority for Licht, who drafted Reuben Bain Jr.<\/a> and signed Muhammad this offseason.<\/p>\n The Bucs could sign Floyd to an inexpensive contract and hope he regains his previous form while also serving as a mentor for the team\u2019s young edge rushers.<\/p>\n With Tampa Bay legend Lavonte David retiring this offseason, could the Bucs pursue fellow 2012 draft pick Bobby Wagner?<\/p>\n Wagner is one of the few linebackers whose production has consistently matched David\u2019s over the past decade. He could provide a steadying presence to a Tampa Bay linebacker group that still has several question marks.<\/p>\n The Buccaneers struggled in coverage at linebacker last season, ranking in the bottom half of the league in receiving yards allowed to opposing running backs and tight ends. Tampa Bay was repeatedly burned over the middle of the field on explosive plays.<\/p>\n The Bucs are expected to rely on Anzalone, rookie Josaiah Trotter and SirVocea Dennis, who struggled last season.<\/p>\n Wagner proved he can still produce at a high level in 2025, recording 162 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions with the Washington Commanders<\/a>.<\/p>\n The former All-Pro would be the closest replacement the Buccaneers could find for David and could complete the linebacker room.<\/p>\nTE Jonnu Smith<\/h3>\n
EDGE Leonard Floyd<\/h3>\n
LB Bobby Wagner<\/h3>\n
C Ethan Pocic<\/h3>\n