The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to defend their NFC South crown in 2025. Baker Mayfield continues to be one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the NFL. Mike Evans has a long streak of 1,000-yard receiving seasons, and rookie Jalen McMillan showed huge promise at the back end of last season. Head coach Todd Bowles wants to continue to build the defense. The team made a big signing today, agreeing to terms with edge rusher Haason Reddick.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Haason Reddick
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports it is a one-year, $14 million deal with $12 million guaranteed. Haason Reddick had one of the weirdest seasons in 2024. After the Philadelphia Eagles traded him to the New York Jets, he then held out because of a contract issue. Eventually, he returned to the field, playing in ten games last year and starting two of them. He had one sack, 14 tackles, and one forced fumble.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are counting on him returning to form. Before last season, Reddick had double-digit sacks in four straight seasons. In 2022, he had a career-high 16 sacks, which earned him a second-team All-Pro nod. The Jets situation was so toxic last year that it is impossible to glean anything from it. The Bucs hope they got a steal in free agency.
2025 Outlook
Many analysts sour on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers every year for a variety of reasons. However, they keep finding ways to win games. This will be Mayfield’s third year with the team, and the Bucs also re-signed wide receiver Chris Godwin today to a three-year deal. With a quality edge rusher, Tampa Bay could become a scary team in the NFC. The Falcons have their own set of questions, and the Saints and Panthers seem to be a while away from competing. They should be the favorite, especially with signings like this one.
Final Thoughts
This is a great move for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It is a one-year prove-it deal, so if Reddick is truly past his prime, the team isn’t tied to him in the long run. However, we have seen these one-year deals work out well for teams and could provide an insane return on investment for the team.
