November 4 Updates
The Buccaneers drafted LSU tight end Bauer Sharp in the sixth round in April, believing he could develop into a productive pass-catcher with decent blocking skills. That process wasn't necessarily going to happen quickly, as the team paid Cade Otton handsomely in the offseason to continue to be the starting tight end a player who generally is on the field for about 95% of the offensive snaps. The team also already had Payne Durham, who proved to be a strong blocker in two-TE sets in 2025, and Ko Kieft, who plays limited offensive snaps but is a tone-setter when he's on the field.