Bucs' Offseason Moves: Value Deals, No Big Splash

0:00It's April 4th. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Buccaneers wrapped up the 2025 season at 8 wins and 9 losses, missing the playoffs for the first time in 6 years. Their defense needed a serious overhaul, and they lost key players on both sides. General manager Jason Lickt stuck to his playbook, grabbing value deals instead of splashing big cash. No contract, tops $20 million, or runs past $2,027. They locked in linebacker Alex Anzaloni for two years, and $17 million to fix their weakest spot. Running back Kenneth Gainwell came aboard for two years, and $14 million to boost the backfield after Rashad White bounced. Up front, defensive tackle Ashan Robinson signed a one-year $10 million pact, and Ed Rusher Al Quadim Muhammad got a one-year $6 million deal for, past Rush Juice. Fans wanted splashy names, but these moves plug holes without breaking the bank. Anzaloni upgrades over last year's linebackers, Gainwell adds speed to pair with Bucky Irving

1:05and Robinson's strengthens the D-line rotation. Special teams got Miles Killabrew on a cheap one-year $1.8 million, and Jake Browning backs up Baker Mayfield for one year and $1.4 million. These signings earned solid grades, mostly B's and B plus's, with Browning at a C-Lickt avoided overpaying, keeping average salaries below market, tops. Like Anzaloni's 8.5 million ranking, just 8th among linebackers this offseason. Now the Bucks either draft for long-term starters, especially at linebacker and edge. Smart, steady moves that could get Tampa Bay back in contention without mortgaging the future.