Bucs lose cornerback Jamel Dean in key offseason move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered a busy offseason under general manager Jason Licht, focusing on defensive improvements. However, they did not retain cornerback Jamel Dean, who signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers for $12.25 million per year. Analysts have criticized this decision, emphasizing Dean's experience and leadership as crucial to a young secondary. The Bucs will now rely on players like Antoine Winfield Jr. and Zyon McCollum to fill the gap left by Dean's departure.
- •Bucs general manager Jason Licht has been active this offseason.
- •Jamel Dean signed with the Steelers, leaving a gap in the secondary.
- •Analysts view losing Dean as the worst move for the Bucs this offseason.
- •Antoine Winfield Jr. and Zyon McCollum are expected to step up.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — What was the Bucs worst move of the offseason in 2026?
"The Bucs' secondary took a major hit in free agency when they lost one key player.
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