Buccaneers Sign RB Sean Tucker to Two-Year Deal

The low-cost signing provides depth and versatility to Tampa Bay's backfield.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:04pm

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed running back Sean Tucker to a two-year, $3.5 million contract. Tucker, who served as a backup the past two seasons, will provide depth and versatility to the Buccaneers' run-heavy offense alongside starter Kenneth Gainwell.

Why it matters

The Buccaneers' run game is central to their offensive success, and having a reliable backup to complement Gainwell is crucial. Tucker's ability as both a runner and pass-catcher makes him a valuable asset, and the low-cost contract is a shrewd move by the team.

The details

The Buccaneers have signed Sean Tucker to a two-year, $3.5 million contract, keeping the 24-year-old running back in Tampa Bay. Tucker served as a backup the past two seasons, providing depth and versatility to the team's run-heavy offense. He will now join Kenneth Gainwell, who the Buccaneers signed to a two-year, $14 million deal earlier this offseason, in the backfield.

  • The Buccaneers signed Tucker to the two-year, $3.5 million contract on March 11, 2026.

The players

Sean Tucker

A 24-year-old running back who has served as a backup for the Buccaneers the past two seasons.

Kenneth Gainwell

The Buccaneers' starting running back, who they signed to a two-year, $14 million contract earlier this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“Given how central the run game is to the Buccaneers' offense, having Bucky Irving as the centerpiece is great, but as we saw over the past two years, Tampa needed a dependable backup. It was Rachaad White. Now it's Gainwell.”

— Gerg Auman, Fox Sports Reporter

The takeaway

The Buccaneers' signing of Sean Tucker to a low-cost, two-year deal is a smart, under-the-radar move that provides depth and versatility to their run-heavy offense. With Tucker and Gainwell in the backfield, Tampa Bay has a solid one-two punch to complement their passing attack.