Bucs make splash ahead of free agency
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TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offseason is suddenly in full gear.
In a flurry of moves over a matter of days, Tampa Bay has agreed to another season from its defensive leader, added a pass rusher and reached a deal with a productive fan favorite.
With free agency officially starting Wednesday, Tampa Bay jumped into the early negotiation period, agreeing to terms with defensive end Hassan Reddick. The Bucs also re-signed wide receiver Chris Godwin to a three-year deal worth a reported $60 million, according to ESPN.
Set to become a free agent, Godwin is remaining with the team that drafted him. At 29, Godwin is coming off a dislocated left ankle in the Bucs' Week 7 game, which required surgery and ended his 2024 season. Still, he had 50 catches, 576 yards and five touchdowns in those seven games last season.
Reddick, meanwhile, is coming off a 2024 season in which he spent seven weeks holding out from the Philadelphia Eagles in a contract dispute before signing with the New York Jets.
He managed 2.5 sacks in 10 games with the Jets. He signed a one-year deal with the Bucs for $14 million.
And veteran linebacker and team leader Lavonte David is returning for a 14th season.
The team announced Friday that David has agreed to terms. A person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press that David’s one-year deal is worth $10 million, with $9 million guaranteed.
David, an All-Pro in 2013, has been a leader for Tampa Bay’s defense for more than a decade. He has played in 198 games, third-most in franchise history and averaged 123 tackles per season. David has 39 career sacks, 13 interceptions, 31 forced fumbles and 19 fumble recoveries.
“Lavonte is not only one of the greatest Buccaneers in history, but is the embodiment of consistency, excellence, and leadership.” Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht said in a statement. “For over a decade, he has been the heart of our defense, setting the standard with his relentless work ethic and passion for the game." Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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