The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are loaded at nearly every position on offense. They got that way through the NFL Draft for most of it, with their quarterback Baker Mayfield joining during free agency. General manager Jason Licht has shown he has an eye for talent, which is why some folks have remained optimistic with one player who is now a looming free agent.
Tight end Cade Otton is a unique free agent and player for the Bucs. He has shown to be a reliable blocker helping when injuries occur to the unit as he can pick up their slack, but he has not emerged as a reliable receiving option. Because of the receiving aspect of his game being up in the air, some folks believe he could be replaced via trade this offseason.
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Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine threw out the idea of the team trading for former All-Pro tight end, T.J. Hockenson. The Vikings tight end could find himself being expendable to the new general manager when he arrives due to his financial numbers and the emergence of Josh Oliver.
Ballentine writes, “The Bucs also have an important decision with Cade Otton this offseason. He has posted over 1,100 receiving yards over the last two seasons, but he’s set to hit free agency. Calling up the Vikings to see what the price for T.J. Hockenson could be an intriguing alternative.”
Hockenson has not been very productive since tearing his ACL in December of 2024, but he has shown to have some juice in moments. The team could lean this way as the trade value could be a package with day three picks making him worth taking a chance on..
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs named as trade destination for Pro Bowl tight end