Back to top of depth chart
Brate is currently the No. 1 tight end on the Buccaneers depth chart in the immediate wake of Rob Gronkowski's retirement, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Brate may not be atop the heap for long, however, at least not without sharing that top spot with one of several veteran tight ends still available on the open market. Brate's last season with over 500 snaps from scrimmage came back in 2018, and heading into his age-32 campaign, he's most effective when sharing time with another capable pass-catching option at the position. Rookie Cade Otton (ankle) could also eventually eat into Brate's snaps depending on how quickly he picks up the team's offense.
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Cade Otton
TE | TB
Primed for more opportunity?
Otton (ankle) could see a boost in his overall opportunity in the wake of Rob Gronkowski's retirement, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Russell Gage
WR | TB
Looks primed for key role
Quarterback Tom Brady said Thursday that Gage will play a "very important" role in Tampa Bay's offense, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Leonard Fournette
RB | TB
Wants to lose about 10-15 pounds
Fournette revealed Tuesday that he weighs around 240 pounds, but he plans to drop down to the 220-230 range to maximize his speed for the upcoming season, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Rachaad White
RB | TB
Could make sizable rookie impact
White's versatile skill set could allow him to enjoy a sizable role during his rookie season, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "He's a good talent, that's why we drafted him," Bucs coach Todd Bowles said. "Leonard is our starter, obviously. We look for White to compete with Vaughn and Gio and we'll see from there. ... He has good size. He has good feet and good speed. But he's capable of spelling Leonard, he's capable of catching a ball."
Cyril Grayson Jr.
WR | TB
Healthy and ready to compete
Grayson, who finished the Buccaneers' postseason run in January nursing a hamstring injury, is healthy and could make a push for playing time in the latter portion of the wideout depth chart, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Tom Brady
QB | TB
Finally past MCL issue
Brady noted Wednesday that he feels his left knee is finally back to full health after the MCL surgery he underwent in June 2021, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Cade Otton
TE | TB
Held out of rookie minicamp
Otton (ankle) won't participate in on-field work at rookie minicamp, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Ko Kieft
TE | TB
Goes to Tampa Bay in sixth round
The Buccaneers selected Kieft in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 218th overall.
Cade Otton
TE | TB
Fits need in Tampa
The Buccaneers selected Otton in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 106th overall.
Rachaad White
RB | TB
Links up with Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers selected White in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 91st overall.