Cade Otton, TE (TB)

Remains No. 1 TE on depth chart

Otton is listed as the No. 1 TE on the Buccaneers' unofficial depth chart.

Aside from adding sixth-round rookie Bauer Sharp to the TE room this offseason, it's status quo for the position group in 2026, with all of Otton, Payne Durham and Ko Kieft back. Otton himself re-signed with Tampa Bay on a three-year, $30 million contract in March to retain his standing as the team's top tight end. Over the last two regular seasons, he's recorded exactly 59 catches on both occasions, totaling 1,172 yards and five touchdowns on 168 targets across 30 contests.

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Likely returning to backup role

Daniels is expected to work as Tampa Bay's No. 2 QB on Sunday in Carolina, as Baker Mayfield (thumb) is questionable to play but is expected to start, Scott Smith and Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site report.

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Tez Johnson

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Expanded workload sans Egbuka

Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, so Johnson and the rest of the Buccaneers pass catchers will be tasked with larger roles offensively.

Bigger role for Week 7 on tap

Hurst and the other Buccaneers' wide receivers will have elevated roles against the Panthers on Sunday due to the absence of Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot).

Emeka Egbuka

Emeka Egbuka

WR TB

Doubtful for Week 7

Egbuka (concussion) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Cleared to return Sunday

Head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Mayfield (right thumb) is ready for Sunday's game at Carolina, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.