BucsGameday takes a look at potential options for the Buccaneers at tight end.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently added veteran depth to a relatively young receiving room outside of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin with. But that isn't the only position group on the team that's lacking established depth behind a starter. The Bucs currently boast the youngest tight end room in the league, and outside Cade Otton, there isn't much experience on the roster. Ko Kieft has played 472 offensive snaps but has just eight receptions for 82 yards and two scores in his career.
While the room is deep, there isn't an established veteran who can be counted on to shoulder some of the load off of Otton, who played 98% of the offensive snaps in 2023. The free agent market is barren and after Marcedes Lewis just re-signed with the Bears — the best names available are Jimmy Graham, Tyler Kroft, and Geoff Swaim. It doesn't seem like any of those available players are enough to move the needle for the Bucs.
Alie-Cox is entering the final year of his $17.5 million contract he signed in 2022. Recently, the Colts have spent numerous draft picks at the position including one in 2022, two in 2023, and one in this past draft. Alie-Cox isn't the same player he was when he signed his deal after totaling just 13 receptions on 21 targets and reeling in three scores while averaging 12.4 yards per catch. However, he is still a plus blocker, posting a 65.8 career blocking grade per PFF.
Bills tight end Dawson Knox makes a twisting catch for a 14 yard touchdown against Washington. / Jamie Germano / USA TODAY NETWORK
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