Buccaneers Projected to Make Run at Pro Bowl TE for Baker Mayfield
Summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their star wide receiver Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. They are now focusing on building their team around rookie Emeka Egbuka and are considering signing former Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith to help quarterback Baker Mayfield.Key Facts
- Mike Evans, a six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, moved from the Buccaneers to the San Francisco 49ers.
- Evans had 1,000 or more receiving yards in 11 of his 12 seasons with the Buccaneers.
- Emeka Egbuka, a first-round draft pick in 2025, led the Buccaneers in receiving last season with 63 catches, 938 yards, and six touchdowns.
- Tampa Bay has other wide receivers, including Chris Godwin Jr., Tez Johnson, Jalen McMillan, and Kameron Johnson.
- The Buccaneers re-signed tight end Cade Otton for the new season.
- CBS Sports suggests the Buccaneers should try to sign Jonnu Smith, a former Pro Bowl tight end.
- Jonnu Smith caught 38 passes, gained 222 yards, and scored 2 touchdowns last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Adding Smith would improve the Buccaneers’ tight end options and give quarterback Baker Mayfield more reliable players to catch passes.
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