2 Buccaneers Free Agent Signings Labeled Biggest Bargains

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Timm Hamm | Last updated Mar 22, 2025 11:20 AM ET

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and general manager Jason Licht have been applauded for their free agent moves thus far this offseason.

As most big-name free agent signings have already occurred, it's time to start the evaluation process to see which teams came out as winners and which are striking out so far.

FOX Sports' Carmen Vitali ranked the biggest bargain moves in free agency thus far this offseason and the Bucs are well represented for two big names they inked to deals in Tampa Bay.

7. Buccaneers OLB Haason Reddick: one year, $14 million ($12 million guaranteed)

"Last year was … weird for Reddick. He was the first to say so in his introductory press conference in Tampa. A fresh situation in an established locker room should be a recipe for success for both parties. Reddick is just a year removed from back-to-back Pro Bowls while playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. He had 27 sacks between 2022-2023.

"If Tampa Bay can unlock that Reddick, and he's playing next to the monsters the Bucs have on the interior of their defensive line (namely, Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey), then Reddick could easily return to form as a double-digit sack artist. It would make his deal absolute peanuts in comparison to others at his position. Otherwise, this year-long chance won't cost the Bucs anything in the future."

Reddick could potentially fill a huge deficiency that we saw on the Bucs' defense last season - the pass rush. Bucs fans shouldn't fret over Reddick's 2024 season. He was traded without his consent to a team for which he didn't want to play. But this time around he's hand-picked the Bucs and is openly happy to be here.

The Bucs also have the No. 1 bargain free agent signing according to the list.

1. Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin : three years, $66 million ($44 million guaranteed)

"I don't think it's a question that the guy who reportedly turned down $20 million more to stay home is the biggest bargain of free agency. Godwin has injury history, yes, but if he can return to form — he averaged 87 receptions, 1,065 yards from 2019 to 2023 — his $22 million average annual value will pale in comparison to the $29 million AAV fellow WR2 Tee Higgins just got from Cincinnati.

"Before suffering a dislocated ankle last October, Godwin was on pace for nearly 1,400 yards and 12 touchdowns. Had Higgins played all 17 games, he was on pace for just under 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns himself. Both players are staying in a familiar situation, but only Godwin gave the Bucs a hometown discount."

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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