Tampa Bay Buccaneers face tight end depth issue before training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
As the 2026 NFL training camp approaches, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' tight end position has been identified as a significant concern. With Cade Otton as the only reliable option, the team struggles with depth following last season's disappointing performance, where they ranked last in tight end production. Despite a strong wide receiver group and an improved defense, lacking a reliable tight end could impede their offensive capabilities. The Buccaneers drafted Bauer Sharp in the sixth round but made no major acquisitions at the position. The tight end room could be a pivotal factor in determining the team's success this season.
- •Cade Otton accounts for nearly all tight end production.
- •Tampa Bay's tight ends recorded only 61 receptions last season.
- •Bauer Sharp is the only offseason addition at tight end.
- •The team has not upgraded tight end depth despite significant changes elsewhere.
- •An effective tight end group is essential in the current NFL.
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"Despite a revamped defense and high-powered backfield, Tampa Bay’s postseason hopes could hinge on a neglected tight end room currently lacking depth behind starter Cade Otton.
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