On the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period, former Washington Huskies star Cade Otton decided not to move, and he’ll be staying with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a three-year deal.
If he hit the open market, Otton was widely expected to be one of the most sought-after players at the position, but general manager Jason Licht moved quickly to bring back the former fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, who has been a reliable target for quarterback Baker Mayfield throughout his career.
Last season, Otton hauled in 59 catches for 572 yards and a touchdown as the Buccaneers dealt with a rash of injuries at wide receiver, to build on an impressive 2024 campaign where he tallied 59 receptions for 600 yards and 4 scores.
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In his career, Otton has compiled 207 catches for 2,018 yards and 11 touchdowns while also establishing a reputation as a strong in-line blocker, which has made him a mainstay on Tampa Bay’s offense.
“He plays a lot of snaps, but he continues to get better,” Buccaneers tight ends coach Justin Peelle told team staff writer Brianna Dix ahead of the 2025 season. “He has looked the best that I have seen him, and he looks a lot better right now than he did last year, just because he is more confident in what we are doing, and he is playing faster…The ball just finds him.”
This article originally appeared on Huskies Wire: Cade Otton inks deal to remain with Tampa Bay Buccaneers