Buccaneers Projected to Make Run at Pro Bowl TE for Baker Mayfield
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are projected to pursue veteran tight end Jonnu Smith to bolster their offense following the departure of wide receiver Mike Evans. Despite re-signing Cade Otton, the team lacks depth at tight end, with current backups offering minimal production. Analyst Zachary Pereles believes Smith would be a strong fit in offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's system, which frequently utilizes multiple tight ends.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Losing six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers this offseason was a gut punch to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Evans had been with the Bucs for the first 12 years of his career, hitting 1,000 yards or more in 11 of those seasons.But his departure was a passing-of-the-torch moment for 2025 first-round pick Emeka Egbuka, who led the team in receiving last season as a rookie with 63 receptions, 938 yards, and six touchdowns.Egbuka is Tampa’s unquestioned WR1, with Chris Godwin Jr., Tez Johnson, Jalen McMillan, and Kameron Johnson falling in line behind him.The…
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