Earlier this week, it was revealed that Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean restructured his contract and took a significant pay cut ahead of the 2025 season.
Dean took an $8.25 million pay decrease and is now set to enter free agency at the end of the season, a year ahead of schedule. Speaking to reporters, Dean got surprisingly candid about his decision to restructure his deal and accept the steep pay cut.
Bucs CB Jamel Dean with great perspective on taking a big pay cut to stay in Tampa: "I'm comfortable here.