As he approaches free agency, Edwards might be a candidate for release if the team prioritizes other positions or seeks to reallocate his salary to address more pressing needs.
A veteran presence on the defensive line, Gholston's tenure with the team might come to an end as the Buccaneers look to inject youth and reduce salary commitments.
With younger players stepping up in the linebacker corps, Nelson could be deemed expendable to free up cap space.
Bredeson had a solid season, but as he approaches free agency, the Buccaneers might opt to invest in more cost-effective options on the offensive line.
Despite his productivity, Godwin's contract and recent injury history could make him a candidate for release or a restructured deal, especially with emerging receivers on the roster.
A franchise icon, David is set to become a free agent. Considering his age and the team's financial constraints, the Buccaneers might decide not to re-sign him, focusing instead on younger talent.
Barrett is among the team's potential unrestricted free agents. Given his contract and the team's cap situation, the Buccaneers might consider moving on to allocate resources elsewhere.
As the lead back for two seasons, White has shown potential but hasn't solidified his role as the long-term solution in the backfield. With emerging talents like Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker, the Buccaneers might view White as expendable to create financial flexibility.
Whitehead is another player with a substantial cap hit. While a reliable contributor, the Buccaneers might consider releasing him to alleviate salary cap constraints, though this would create a vacancy in the secondary.
Dean carries a significant cap hit of nearly $15.3 million. His performance has not consistently matched this financial commitment, making him a potential cap casualty. Releasing Dean could free up approximately $8.4 million in cap space, which the team could allocate to other pressing needs.
