Tampa Bay Buccaneers free agency news, rumors: day four live blog

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't done spending yet, as they have some $11.25 million in salary cap space left - and they can make some more space, if necessary. C Evan Dietrich-Smith, WR Emmanuel Sanders and CB Charles Tillman have visited the Bucs, and CB Walter Thurmond is expected to come in, too.

7:41 PM

DL Antonio Smith signs with the Raiders. Two-year, $9 million deal. League source.

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 14, 2014

7:12 PM

And now the Panthers have real issues at wide receiver.

The #Colts have signed WR Hakeem Nicks to a one-year deal, per source.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2014

7:11 PM

And another cornerback goes elsewhere.

Tarell Brown's deal with Oakland is a guaranteed $3.5 million for one year, source says. Good work on the guarantee part.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2014

7:10 PM

Filed to ESPN: CB Brandon Browner told me he's agreed to join the Patriots. "I'm taking a 3-year deal to play for New England."

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 14, 2014

7:00 PM

49ers announced they have signed former Vikings CB Chris Cook to a one-year deal.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2014

6:56 PM

After visiting the #Raiders today, OT Donald Penn is headed to visit the #Redskins tomorrow, according to a source.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2014

6:44 PM

Titans are signing former Ravens OT Michael Oher to a 4-year, $20M deal that includes $9.5M gtd. Blindside to Nashville.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2014

Them's a lot of money for a right tackle.

5:54 PM

Guard Shelley Smith, formerly of the Rams, agrees with Dolphins. 2 years, $5.5m. More Miami OL reinforcements.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2014

5:49 PM

Ravens agree to three-year, $11 million deal with Steve Smith, with $3.5 million bonus: http://t.co/aw9G1U1Rdn

— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 14, 2014

Disappointingly cheap.

5:09 PM

And there goes Steve Smith.

Ravens and WR Steve Smith reached agreement. He's a Raven.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2014

5:02 PM

Too rich for the Bucs. RT @caplannfl Charles Tillman's one-year deal with the #Bears is worth just under $3.5 m, per source.

— Sander Philipse (@Bucs_Nation) March 14, 2014

4:42 PM

Charles Tillman is re-signing with the Chicago Bears.

Charles Tillman has re-signed with the #Bears on a one-year deal, I'm told. Somewhat of a surprise but pleasant one, given his legacy there

— Sean Jensen (@seankjensen) March 14, 2014

4:11 PM

The Buccaneers have signed OL Evan-Dietrich Smith, per Alex Marvez.

3:54 PM

Aaaand the Dolphins sign Cortland Finnegan. Good luck with that, guys.

The Dolphins are finalizing a 2-year deal with CB Cortland Finnegan, per source.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 14, 2014

3:41 PM

The Packers have re-signed B.J. Raji, per Ian Rapoport.

3:05 PM

It's incredibly slow today. But it does look like Emmanuel Sanders is going elsewhere.

Sanders will be spending the night in Kansas City. So #Chiefs indeed have a chance to keep him here and never let him leave.

— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 14, 2014

1:06 PM

Bucs are not in play for Seahawks free-agent DB Walter Thurmond, who has visited Jaguars and is visiting 49ers today.

— Greg Auman (@gregauman) March 14, 2014

Hmmmm.

12:17

The Bucs didn't lose much in free agency, so far.

Bucs free agents signing elsewhere so far: OL Ted Larsen with Cardinals, LB Dekoda Watson with Jaguars, LB Adam Hayward with Redskins.

— Greg Auman (@gregauman) March 14, 2014

11:48 AM

On the Bucs' new offensive line, and what it means for their offensive identity and philosophy.

11:41 AM

I think NFL Network has gone a little stir-crazy.

...Talib, really? RT @nflnetwork Who is the best Corner in the NFL: #Sherman #Talib or #Revis? pic.twitter.com/lfkOZucn7o

— Sander Philipse (@Bucs_Nation) March 14, 2014

11:18 AM

LB Daryl Smyth re-signed with the Baltimore Ravens, per Adam Schefter.

10:44 AM

LB Wesley Woodyard agrees to a four-year, $16m deal with the Titans, source says.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2014

10:41 AM

Good read on the Bucs' cap strategy.

#Bucs handed out $40.5M in fully guaranteed money this week. Total signing bonus: $0. How you keep a cap healthy: http://t.co/EAc0Sgwks6

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2014

10:34 AM

It's a slow day so far, so I'll just note that the Bills are making Kiko Alonso their Lavonte David.

Bills moving Kiko Alonso outside in hopes of even more impact http://t.co/luxfYZLvh3

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 14, 2014

9:10 AM

Another cornerback comes off the market.

Versatile #Chargers CB Richard Marshall has agreed to one-year deal to return to San Diego, per source. Helps the back end.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2014

8:30 AM

Source: FA DT Henry Melton is on his way this morning to travel for a visit to Seattle.

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 14, 2014

8:05 AM

The Lions have re-signed Brandon Pettigrew to a four-year, $16 million deal. The Bucs could use another tight end, but the market is pretty soft.