Buccaneers to host OL George Fant

Wirfs recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. As a result of the procedure, he is expected to miss the start of the regular season. Charlie Heck represents the top in-house option to fill in at the left tackle spot as things stand, but Fant would be another candidate to do so if today’s workout produces an agreement.

Fant has 101 appearances and 75 starts to his name. With experience at both tackle spots, the 33-year-old would offer the Bucs veteran depth both before and after Wirfs is back in the fold for 2025. Fant worked out with the Ravens in April and also visited the Titans. As of the spring, he was primarily focused on a potential deal with Baltimore or Tennessee. Nothing materialized on either front since, and today’s visit is the first known one of the summer.

Fant’s PFF evaluations have fluctuated over time, but he has twice received a grade of 71.1 or higher. The former UDFA returned to the Seahawks in 2024, winning the starting right tackle position. Multiple injuries led to only a pair of games played, and that has hindered Fant’s value on the open market. This Tampa workout could end his free agent spell soon, however.

The Buccaneers’ offensive line was a strength in 2024 compared to previous years, something brought about in part by the first-round selection of Graham Barton. Wirfs will of course be a critical member of the unit once he returns to full health. Fant could stabilize one of the tackle spots until that takes place, and with over $26MM in cap space the team can certainly afford a one-year deal. It will be interesting to see if one can be worked out in short order.