Multiple sources reported that the Buccaneers have re-signed tight end Cade Otton to an extension Monday.
The extension is for 3 years, with money undisclosed. Entering year 5 of his career, the 26-year-old Otton produced solid numbers as Tampa’s TE1 through his rookie deal. In 63 career games (58
starts), Otton has logged 207 receptions for 2,018 yards and 11 touchdowns.
How necessary he’s been in the passing attack has fluctuated depending on injuries to names like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, as he’s gone stretches with basically no target share to having points where he’s needed to be the featured player. He’s handled both roles well, and he’s consistently improved as a blocker every season.
Originally a fourth-rounder out of Washington, Otton will continue along with starter duties and may very well rule out tight end as a Round 1 option in the 2026 NFL Draft, which had been speculated by several analysts for the Buccaneers.
