That doesnât seem like something that just goes away, so at the very least, it should be helpful for Brady to have a reliable target he knows he can turn to. They will also attempt to become the first NFL club to play in the Super Bowlin their home stadium. The potential tight end with the most impressive track record is Greg Olsen, but Olsen likely won't be available on March 18. Itâs at least worth talking about. The two most notable tight end signings the Cardinals made during Arians' time as their head coach were John Carlson in 2014 and Jermaine Gresham in 2015 (and again in 2016 and 2017). Brate had a more productive season than Howard did, at least in terms of receptions and touchdowns. As free agency approaches we're taking a position-by-position look at what the Bucs have, who they could lose and who they could look at from other teams on the open market. Perhaps heâll line up in the slot or out wide to maximize the snaps for Howard and Brate. Yes, they have a personal connection, but they also have a noticeable connection on the field. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reportedly set to acquire tight end Rob Gronkowski from the New England Patriots, reuniting him with Tom Brady who was his teammate for nine years. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The 2020 season is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 45th in the National Football League and their second under head coach Bruce Arians. The four-year rookie contracts of NFL first-round draft picks include a team option for a fifth season. Cameron Brate is a reliable veteran, and O.J. He missed all of 2018 with an ACL tear and was sidelined for a month last year with another knee injury but averaged a career-high 54.3 yards per game upon his return. Visit ESPN to view the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team depth chart for the current season Also, it's possible that relatively low production from the position really is a feature of the Arians offense and not a 2019 bug. Howard, in particular, appeared to be primed for a big year after he racked up 565 yards in 10 games and led all qualifying tight ends with 16.6 yards per catch in 2018. The Scouting Combine in Indianapolis is only two weeks ahead, and not long after that the market will open on free agency. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. He'll turn 36 in May but seems to have something left in the tank. While Brady and RB Leonard Fournette were the stars last weekend, thereâs another unsung hero in the Buccs locker room in the form of veteran tight end Rob Gronkowski. Perhaps itâs his injury history, his year off or simply the fact that there are Evans and Godwin to worry about. Howard was projected by many as a potential breakout heading into last year, but he largely disappointed. With the expected start of training camp approaching, weâre going to dive into the 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers position by position. Tight end Jordan Leggett went in the opposite direction, spending most of the second half of the season on the active roster before going back to the practice squad in late December. Howard and Cameron Brateâplus the blocking ability of Antony Auclair, the teamâs No. Jan 16 2021 Earl Watford, G Signed a contract with Tampa Bay (TB) Jan 8 2021 Chapelle Russell, LB Waived by Tampa Bay (TB) Jan 6 2021 Deone Bucannon, ILB Signed to the practice squad by Tampa Bay (TB) The perfect person to catch a touchdown pass on National Tight Ends Day, the one and only Rob Gronkowski. Today, we continue with the tight ends. 2020 NFL Team Defense Statistics. His career yards-per-catch rate of 10.5 doesn't necessarily suggest a seam-stretcher like Howard but he's a very reliable target who can line up in the slot and hold his own as an in-line blocker. When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded for Rob Gronkowski this offseason, many Bucs fans and fantasy football owners alike had delusions of grandeur that Gronk would quickly return to being one of the leagueâs most dominant pass-catching tight ends. He effectively cemented himself as one of the greatest tight ends in the history of the NFL, as evidenced by his spot on the NFL 100 All-Time Team, which was assembled last year to celebrate the leagueâs 100th season. Ebron's big scoring campaign came in 2018, his first of two years in Indianapolis after four somewhat underwhelming years in Detroit. Gronkowski did drop weight and leaned out after he stopped playing football in 2019, but by the time he had announced his return to the fieldâand his arrival in Tampaâhe said he was already close to being back near his playing weight. The Buccaneers re-signed Leggett, who had 14 catches for 114 yards as a rookie with the Jets in 2018, to a 2020 futures contract when the season ended. In a four-game run from Weeks 13-16, Howard caught 16 passes for 226 yards. Henry has scored 17 touchdowns in just 41 career games. The 6-6, 261-pound Vannett has just 61 catches in four seasons with the Seahawks and Eagles but is a rugged blocker. He said back then that he was just a few protein shakes away from being back to 260. He caught 36 passes for 311 yards and four scores, bringing himself to a tie for fifth-most touchdown receptions in franchise history. Jacob Hollister had a breakout second half for Seattle last year but would be a restricted free agent in 2020, meaning he is less likely to change teams. Overall, the tight end wasnât completely ignored in Ariansâ offense, but it didnât live up to the production that may rightfully be expected from a group headed by two talented pass-catchers like Howard and Brate. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Even coming off a year spent hosting television shows, dressing like a tiger on The Masked Singer and winning the WWE 24/7 Championship, Gronkowski is now set to be a major part of the Bucsâ offense in 2020. Howard in fantasy football now that Rob Gronkowski has joined the team. Howard and Cameron Brate. Most notably, fourth-year player Antony Auclair is in line to be the team's one restricted free agent. Heading into 2019, there were questions about how the Bucs would utilize their two main tight endsâHoward and Brate. So, a new-look Tampa Bay offense that features Brady and Gronkowski in addition to the likes of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin should be unstoppable, right? Today, we continue with the tight ends. Howard and Brate were at the top of the depth chart, followed by Auclair, Hudson, McElroy and Jordan Leggett. The one and only newcomer in the tight end group is Gronkowski himself. Figures indicate statistics each team allowed to their opponents. Teams looking for a tight end primarily to aid in their blocking schemes could go young or old(er) with Pittsburgh's Nick Vannett or Green Bay's Marcedes Lewis. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are picking up their option on the contract of tight end O.J. News: 4 days ago Brate brought in four of five targets for 50 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-20 divisional-round win over the Saints on Sunday.. Exclusive rights free agents can only negotiate with their own teams, so it's highly likely that Hudson will be back, particularly considering the pass-catching promise he showed during a very productive 2019 preseason. It seems that both will still be with the team this season, but their roles may suddenly change drastically. Transcript: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Postgame Quotes | Saints-Buccaneers 2020 Divisional ... the tight ends, especially. Latest on Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Tanner Hudson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Simply put, Gronkowski is a freak athlete. Carlson was coming off two moderately productive years in Minnesota and he would retire after just one season in Arizona. ET. One thing we do know, however, is that Brady and Gronk have a connection. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) falls into the end zone to score during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. Potentially Available Free Agents: The strength of the tight end position in free agency this year will depend largely on how hard two teams try to keep their own rising stars in the fold. He stands at 6-foot-6 and played at around 260 pounds throughout his career, making him an absolute force at his position. Hooper has played in the last two Pro Bowls and has topped 70 catches each of the past two years. In addition, Auclair is likely to be back and is a perfectly good answer to the third spot on the depth chart due to his blocking ability. Auclair won't actually become a restricted free agent until and unless the Buccaneers choose to offer him a qualifying offer before the start of free agency. The addition of Rob Gronkowski gives Tampa Bay a tight end room full of matchup problems, but it might be a better grasp of that offense that helps O.J. Howard catches a pass during an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 1, 2019, at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton Overall, the combined numbers put up by Howard and Brate wasn't far off their 2018 production, with the exception of touchdowns. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are building an impressive offense around Tom Brady with the tight end position being one of their focal points. However, after playing in just 14 games from 2016-18 he was able to suit up for all 16 for Cincinnati last season, catching 43 passes for 436 yards and three scores. By now, Iâd assume heâs had those shakes and is right back to where he was when he caught six passes for 87 yards in the Patriotsâ Super Bowl LIII victory over the Rams. But before we dive into the 2020 group, letâs take a peek back at 2019. Trade rumors even began to surface during the season, but nothing ever came of those. December 28, 2020 | 6:24 PM Rob Gronkowskiâs first season in Tampa Bay has been an interesting one. Brate still has four years remaining on the sizeable deal he signed in 2018; two-thirds of his 2020 salary becomes fully guaranteed on March 22. But signing Tom Brady to be your new quarterback has certain effects, and Tampa Bay was more than happy to experience those effects this spring. The Buccaneers also promoted first-year man Codey McElroy from the practice squad near the end of the season. There seemed to be some uncertainty because Bruce Arians, who was taking over as the teamâs new head coach, hadnât always featured the tight end position much in his offense. Auclair, however, was originally an undrafted free agent in 2017 and he has developed into a strong blocking tight end. Eric Ebron and Tyler Eifert also have some impressive numbers on their career charts, including one 13-touchdown season each. The 2020 Position Preview series rolls on with a look at Tampa Bayâs stacked tight end group. Super Bowl LIV is in the books but the NFL is anything but dormant. And running 12 personnel with the amount of talent the Bucs have at tight end could be a thing of beauty. Those two teams are the Chargers and the Falcons, who have seen Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper, respectively, develop into very productive tight ends. The big tight end was targeted by Tom Brady against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter from five yards and it turned into a classic Gronk catch and spike. Lewis doesn't necessarily like the "blocking tight end" moniker and he does have three 500-yard seasons on his resume, but those days are likely past as he hasn't topped 25 catches in a year since 2012. A year ago, the team avoided that process with both Peyton Barber and Devante Bond, simply inking them to one-year deals before the new league year began. The three-time Super Bowl champion, five-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time All-Pro caught 521 passes for 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns in nine seasons with the Patriots. Not to mention, a healthy Gronk will give Tampa Bay some options. Sep 23 2020 Ross Cockrell, CB Signed to the practice squad by Tampa Bay (TB) Sep 23 2020 Tanner Hudson, TE Signed to the active roster by Tampa Bay (TB) » View More News The decision whether or not to exercise that option will have to be made this spring. The Buccaneers have had a pretty formidable tight end group for a few years now, particularly going back to the Dirk Koetter era. The Bucs even have some interesting young pass-catching talent in Hudson and McElroy. Tampa Bay's defense will have one of its top playmakers back in the mix in the Divisional Round with the return of ILB Devin White, but Alex Cappa's fractured ankle will lead to a change on the offensive line, Bucs kicker Ryan Succop has won his second NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Award and the sixth of his career after scoring 14 points and breaking a team record in Sunday's win over Atlanta, An MRI examination showed no structural damage on the knee WR Mike Evans injured on Sunday, meaning he will begin the playoff week "day-to-day" and could play on Saturday in Washington, The final two opponents on the Bucs' 2021 slate were determined on Sunday as the Bucs will face Chicago at home and the L.A. Rams on the road along with all the teams in the AFC and NFC East divisions, Buccaneers WR Mike Evans now stands alone as the first player in league history to begin his career with seven straight 1,000-yard seasons, surpassing Randy Moss's previous record, The Bucs are heading towards the postseason and Tom Brady says TE Rob Gronkowski is the type of teammate he can trust to make a big play in the fourth quarter of a big game, Head Coach Bruce Arians says his team is very motivated to get to 11-5 and that the Bucs will treat their Week 17 game against Atlanta "like everything depends on it", The Buccaneers secured a postseason berth with their win in Detroit on Sunday, marking their first chance to chase another Super Bowl title since 2007, The Falcons won't be able to play spoiler when they come to Tampa in Week 16 but they could keep the Bucs from moving up in the conference standings, On Saturday, Bucs QB Tom Brady will play in his 300th regular-season game, in the very same NFL city where he made his NFL debut, and the milestone has meaning for him because it represents all he's poured into the game, The Buccaneers' final regular-season road trip will pit them against a productive Detroit Lions offense as they try to nail down a postseason berth with a win in Week 16, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are seeking to get into an offensive rhythm more quickly in the upcoming games and Brady has analyzed all of his efforts in order to be more decisive with his throws, © TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS. Other potential values at the tight end position this spring include Charles Clay, Lance Kendricks, Levine Toilolo and Blake Jarwin. He doesn't have to wait until the market opens to start shopping his services, as he was released by Carolina on February 3. No one truly knows what Gronkowski will bring to the table in 2020 after taking a year off from football. Here are the receptions, yards and touchdowns for those two during their three seasons together in Tampa: What that doesn't show is that Howard played in four more games in 2019 than he did the year before, and his per-catch figure dropped by more than three yards. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Bucs trading for Rob Gronkowski and adding him to an already-talented tight end group wasâand still isâbig news. 3âno one wouldâve necessarily considered tight end a position of weakness for Tampa Bay heading into 2020. Both he and Henry could command contracts approaching nine or 10 million per year. Get a complete list of current starters and backup players from your favorite team and league on CBSSports.com. He turned just 31 in May, but heâs put his body through a lot over the years. I was recently invited to participate in a 32-team question/answer article focusing on the Tampa Bay Buccaneersâ potential tight end formations for 2020. Had Gronkowski chosen to expand his WWE career instead of returning to football, the Buccaneers could have felt reasonably content heading into 2020 with a tight end group led by O.J. ... Gronkowski adds yet another dynamic to an already talented group of tight ends. Under Contract for 2020: The Buccaneers have the opportunity to find out if 2019 was an aberration and the Brate-Howard combination can still be one of the best tight end units in the NFL. In fact, the league is about to heat up again as attention turns from the climax of the 2019 season to the beginning of 2020. While tight ends had never been big producers in Bruce Arians' offenses in Arizona, the coach himself noted that he had never been graced with a pair like O.J. His highs in three seasons under Arians were 37 catches, 391 yards and two touchdowns. Rumors persist about the Buccaneers moving on from Howard and/or Brate, but as long as those two remain on the roster there isn't likely to be another significant expenditure at the tight end position. A year away from the game would leave anyone with a lot of rust to shake off. So, what the Bucs are going to get out of him could be a major question heading into whatever version of the 2020 season we get. Find out the latest on your favorite NFL players on CBSSports.com. Dec 26, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after scoring a ⦠The last time we played them, our tight ends struggled with these big guys. Leading up to the draft, the Bucs dealt a fourth-round pick to New England for the rights to Rob Gronkowski, Bradyâs longtime tight end who had decided to come out of retirement to reunite with his quarterback in Tampa. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Highlight: Brady and Gabbert Connect with Tight Ends View the best plays from the first day of 2020 training camp between Tom Brady, Blaine Gabbert and the tight ends. The NFL's 2020 calendar year begins on Wednesday, March 18, with free agency kicking off at 4:00 p.m. Auclair, the teamâs third tight end heading into the season, was limited to just eight games, catching one pass for 11 yards. The former 10th-overall pick in 2014, Ebron is much more of a pass-catcher than a blocker and he's been a significant threat around the goal line. But for coaches to not be concerned about a guy like Gronk, with the pedigree heâs put together? Our 2020 Free Agency Primers continues this week with the tight end position. Playing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers represents a neutral matchup for opposing Tight Ends relative to the NFL average (last 5 weeks). If Arians is looking for another Cardinals reunion the Buccaneers could pursue Darren Fells, most recently of the Houston Texans. Gresham, a former first-round pick, had five fairly productive years with the Bengals but Cincinnati did not try to re-sign him in 2015 and he eventually joined the Cardinals just before training camp. Howard's yards per target also dipped from 11.8 in 2018 to 8.7 last year. Howard is heading into the fourth year of his original rookie contract, but since he's a former first-round pick the Buccaneers also have an option for a fifth year in 2021. Whether or not the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intend to be high-end shoppers remains to be seen, but their own list of 19 potential unrestricted free agents means there are many important decisions to be made. In particular, I was asked to give my opinion on the relevance of holding on to O.J. The latest news, video, standings, scores and schedule information for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers depth chart for all positions. They improved upon their 7â9 record from the previous season and will attempt to make the playoffs for the first time since 2007. You donât add a player of Gronkâs caliber without making some headlines. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have enjoyed quite the glow-up in 2020. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2020 Buccaneers Position Preview: Tight Ends, NFL defensive coordinators who arenât too worried about Gronk. Tanner Hudson, who was the star of the 2019 preseason, played in nine gamesâpartly due to Auclairâs injuryâand caught two passes for 26 yards. Now, the tight end room has gone from formidable to completely stacked. Full Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster for the 2020 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Players fall into that category when they have an expiring contract and exactly three years of accrued free agency credit. However, he was still blocking at a high level the last two years in Green Bay. News: 2 days agoGronkowski secured one of five targets for 14 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-20 divisional-round win over the Saints on Sunday. His 34 catches matched his 2018 total, but he played four more games in 2019, so it was a bit of a step down. That 2018 mark was elite, comparing favorably to the likes of Travis Kelce (9.0), George Kittle (9.8) and Zach Ertz (7.5). And depending on who you ask, that uncertainty turned out to be warrantedâat least partly. Formerly an undrafted free agent in Seattle in 2013, the 6-7 Fells got his first chance to play under Arians in Arizona in 2014, spending three seasons in the desert before logging one each in Detroit, Cleveland and Houston. 2019 Output: It's safe to say the Buccaneers' tight end production in 2019 fell short of expectations. The Buccaneers also have a pending exclusive rights free agent in second-year man Tanner Hudson, who got into nine games last year for his regular-season debut. By the end of the year, Howard had caught 34 passes for 459 yards and just one touchdown. Howard.. Under Contract for 2020: The Buccaneers have the opportunity to find out if 2019 was an aberration and the Brate-Howard combination can still be one of the best tight end units in the NFL. Restricted free agents have become less common since the NFL went to standard four-year contracts for all drafted players in the last CBA. Even if that doesnât happen all that often, it seems reasonable to expect Arians to run a lot of 12 personnel in 2020. Eifert did that first in 2015 and made it to the Pro Bowl but has since had seriously poor injury luck. But not all that long ago, it came out that there are NFL defensive coordinators who arenât too worried about Gronk as a threat in the Buccaneer offense. As mentioned before, Tampa Bay went and rattled the NFL world during draft week by trading for Gronkowski, who had decided to come out of retirement to team up once again with Brady. Toilolo is another block-first tight end; Jarwin has more upside as a pass-catcher after performing well as Jason Witten's understudy last year. * Within +/-1 standard deviation. Maybe the time off actually helped his body and allowed him to recover from any injuries he had been carrying with him. Buccaneers' Pending Free Agents: There are no tight ends on that long list of 19 potential unrestricted free agents, but the Buccaneers do have some business to attend to at the position. Henry has struggled with injuries the past two years, but has always produced when healthy, particularly in the red zone. In fact, the long-time Panthers star has already made several visits and could ultimately reunite with Head Coach Ron Rivera in Washington. In the season finale, Codey McElroy caught a 30-yard pass, marking his lone catch and lone target of the year. There were more trade rumors surrounding Howard, but again, nothing came of those. If thatâs the case, we could see a revitalized version of Gronk. How that affects Howard and Brate remains to be seen. With their week 10 win against the Panthers, th⦠The former three-sport star has an intriguing blend of size and skills but has one career NFL catch. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) pulls in a 2-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady after getting past Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Eric Wilson (50) and free safety Anthony Harris (41) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP ⦠But thereâs also a chance that a year away from football impacts him negatively. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2020 Team Preview. Five weeks remain before free agency, which means time is winding down for the Buccaneers and their 31 fellow NFL teams to deal with their own free agent lists and identify potential targets on other rosters. With the expected start of training camp approaching, weâre going to dive into the 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers position by position. Top Player By Week and Remaining Schedule General manager Jason Licht maintained that they were happy with having Howard on the roster and then went and backed that up by electing to pick up his fifth-year option for 2021âeven after making a splash move that shook up the entire dynamic of the tight end room. The 2019 season was actually his most productive as a pass-catcher as he hauled in 34 passes for 341 yards and seven touchdowns. The following are the 2020 NFL team overall defense statistics, including team rushing yardage, team passing yardage and total team yardage. With productive receiving threats like O.J. The Buccaneers likely anticipated getting more big plays out of Howard, who started slow and had some notable drops early but was more productive down the stretch. For much of the spring, the Bucsâ tight end group looked exactly like it did in 2019. Well, weâll have to see. Nothing ever came of those the past two years in Indianapolis is only two ahead... 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