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NFL free agency�has begun, and we're keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2026 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts.
Teams can now negotiate with free agents, and signings can become official with the start of the new league year Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. The first round of the 2026 NFL draft begins April 23 on ESPN.
Here's a breakdown of every 2026 NFL free agent signing by the�Tampa Bay Buccaneers�and how each will impact the upcoming season:
What the signing means:�Otton may not be the high-volume target that Kyle Pitts Sr. was under Bucs new offensive coordinator Zach Robinson last year, but he has been the most complete tight end the Bucs have had over the last four years in terms of pass catching, chipping and run blocking. He has had some drops (10 since 2022), but he's also come up big in critical moments -- most notably his game-winning touchdown catch against the Rams in 2022. As far as compensation, that has not been disclosed -- and it's certainly a point of interest given the amount of money they'd likely need to re-sign Mike Evans -- but one source not part of the negotiations, yet very familiar with the Bucs' thinking, believes it's for $28 million.�
