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.Free agency is upon us, Buccaneers fans. With the open negotiating period/legal tampering window opening at noon, many eyes will be glued to what teams around the NFL are doing. There has already been some news regarding the Buccaneers Monday morning, but we will continue to keep this thread open and updated with the latest involving Tampa Bay.
The Bucs are expected to see some familiar faces and fan favorites leave, while also moving on from players - whether that be releasing or trading them - to free up some money for the 2019 season.
Here's the latest:
Bucs have agreed to terms with PK Cairo Santos.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) March 13, 2019
After trade for Odell Beckham Jr., Browns’ GM John Dorsey and agent Drew Rosenhaus mutually agreed to not to follow through on verbal agreement with WR Breshad Perriman, per @mortreport and me. Perriman now will sign a one-year, $4 million deal with Tampa Bay, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2019
One more Bucs free agent coming back for 2019: LB Kevin Minter, who played for Bruce Arians in Arizona, is re-signing with Tampa Bay. He's 28, had a combined 175 tackles in 2015-16 with Cardinals, joined Bucs last season.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) March 13, 2019
Bucs will sign 49ers P Bradley Pinion to a four-year deal.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) March 12, 2019
This is a one-year prove-it deal for Bucannon with the coaching staff that helped make him the moneybacker. Then back to the market next year, https://t.co/pvG7uaoYfo
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
Source: Deone Bucannon is expected to sign with the #Bucs. Back with Bruce Arians.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
The Bucs have re-signed quarterback Ryan Griffin to a two-year deal. He has yet to take a snap in a regular-season game but has been with the club the last four seasons. https://t.co/OvmRfCFh9D
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) March 12, 2019
Really strong deal for new #Titans WR Adam Humphries:
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 12, 2019
Per league source: 4 years, $36m, $19m in guarantees ($12m fully gtd at signing--$10m of which in SB, $7m gtd for injury, which becomes fully guaranteed 5th day of free agency 2020.)
First 2 years comp: $20m.
Markus Golden is picking up steam on the market. Keep an eye on the #Giants and #Buccaneers for him.
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) March 12, 2019
By comparison, DeSean Jackson’s original deal in Tampa (signed two years ago) was for three years and $33.5 million with $20 million guaranteed. This deal has $13 million guaranteed. https://t.co/HBF2xUDB6G
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) March 11, 2019
The #Titans are signing former #Bucs WR Adam Humphries, per @MikeGarafolo and me. Another top slot threat off the market. One of the NFL’s most efficient on third down.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 11, 2019
NEWS: Source said #Eagles and #Buccaneers have agreed on a trade on DeSean Jackson.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 11, 2019
Bucs don't have interest in Mark Ingram. Scratch him off the list.
— JoeBucsFan (@JoeBucsFan) March 11, 2019
Source: The #49ers are signing LB Kwon Alexander to a 4-year deal worth $54M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2019
Kwon Alexander will sign with the 49ers, per source.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 11, 2019
#Bucs say they have not released DeSean Jackson even if his tweet suggests his career is over in Tampa Bay.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) March 11, 2019
Tampa it was a great experience, but things didn’t work out !! Looking forward to my next destination .. Stay Tuned #0ne0fone https://t.co/dNsVXC3RMZ
— Desean Jackson (@DeSeanJackson11) March 11, 2019
The Jets are investigating the ILB market -- Kwon Alexander and CJ Mosley. They won't cut Avery Williamson, whose $6M salary is guaranteed. If they land one, it doesn't bode well for Darron Lee, whose season ended with a suspension. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) March 11, 2019
Buccaneers LB Kwon Alexander is testing the free agent market but I’m told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to figure out a way to keep him per source. Told “we don’t want to lose him”
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 11, 2019
Bucs are not tendering cornerback De’Vante Harris, a restricted free agent, so he will be unrestricted now. Bucs may try to bring back for depth on lesser contract. He’s 25, had 10 tackles last season.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) March 11, 2019
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not finding any takers in a trade for DeSean Jackson. I’m told for now... the plan is to keep him on the roster. Key words “for now”
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 11, 2019
Who told ya that?
— Kwon Alexander (@kwon) March 11, 2019
#Buccaneers LB Kwon Alexander texted a group of his Tampa teammates a short while ago telling them he's going to miss them, source says. We'll see where he winds up but he's obviously not expecting it to be Tampa. Deal expected to be in the $12m/$13m per year range.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 11, 2019
#Bucs are bracing to lose WR Adam Humphries and/or LB Kwon Alexander to free agency. Humphries could get $9-million to $10-million APY with Jets as a big suitor. Alexander is being pursued by the Jets and 49ers and seeking an elite deal between $10-million $12-million APY.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) March 11, 2019
I'm told #Bucs WR Desean Jackson had a direct convo w/t front office over t/weekend abt his status & trade considerations. Those discussions included convos on the interests of both sides. There's some mutual understanding. I previously reported Jackson wants to move on from TAM.
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 11, 2019
I’m told the asking price for Kwon Alexander is $11-$12 million right now.
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) March 11, 2019
Of the four big Bucs question marks this week — McCoy, Jackson, Alexander and Humphries — I’ll be surprised if more than one is playing in Tampa this fall. And very possibly none of the four ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) March 11, 2019