Ranking the Bucs upcoming free agents for the 2026 offseason

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As we move closer to the next stage of the offseason, we want to ensure we have a comprehensive preview of the Bucs heading into 2026. The next stage is free agency, and it has proven to be one that the Bucs can stay active in. However, in this discussion, we will approach things differently.

In this piece, we will be ranking the team's looming free agents by placing them in tiers.

The Bucs' free agency will be both interesting and pivotal to their success in 2026. As they look for general manager Jason Licht to make a splash one way or another for this roster. With not much salary cap space, it makes discussing free agency that much more of a tightrope act than before.

Speaking of tightropes, here is how we threaded the proverbial needle to be able to place these free agents in tiers.

Tier 1: Must Bring Back​

• Mike Evans, Wide Receiver
• Christian Izien, Defensive Back
• Sean Tucker, Running Back
• Ko Kieft, Fullback/Tight End

Tier 2: Bring Back at the Right Price​

• Lavonte David, Linebacker
• Jamel Dean, Cornerback
• Cade Otton, Tight End
• Kindle Vildor, Cornerback

Tier 3: Keep Tabs On​

• Sterling Shepard, Wide Receiver
• Logan Hall, Defensive Line
• Haason Reddick, Edge Rusher

Tier 4: Time to Move On​

• Greg Gaines, Defensive Line
• Charlie Heck, Offensive Tackle
• Rachaad White, Running Back
• Teddy Bridgewater, Quarterback
• Deion Jones, Linebacker
• Dan Feeny, Guard
• J.T. Gray, Safety
• Anthony Walker Jr., Linebacker
• Michael Jordan, Guard
• Markees Watts, Edge Rusher

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: NFL Offseason: Ranking the Bucs upcoming free agents

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