Buccaneers Rework 2 Contracts to Create More Salary Cap Room

Tampa Bay opens up $26 million in 2026 cap space by restructuring deals of CB Zyon McCollum and OT Luke Goedeke

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:18pm

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made several free agent signings in recent days, including linebacker Alex Anzalone, running back Kenny Gainwell, defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson, and edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad. To create more salary cap room to accommodate these new additions, the Bucs have restructured the contracts of cornerback Zyon McCollum and offensive tackle Luke Goedeke, spreading out their cap hits over the 2027-2030 seasons.

Why it matters

The Buccaneers are looking to reload their roster after several key departures in free agency. Restructuring the contracts of McCollum and Goedeke will give the team more flexibility to sign additional free agents and draft picks as they aim to remain competitive in the NFC South.

The details

The Buccaneers' restructures of McCollum and Goedeke's contracts have created $26 million in new 2026 salary cap space, according to reports. While restructuring McCollum's deal may seem risky given his up-and-down play, the team can easily move on from him next year with minimal dead cap. Goedeke, on the other hand, has emerged as a solid tackle and will be Tristan Wirfs' running mate on the offensive line for the foreseeable future.

  • On March 12, 2026, the Buccaneers restructured the contracts of CB Zyon McCollum and OT Luke Goedeke.

The players

Zyon McCollum

A cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who had his contract restructured to create 2026 salary cap space.

Luke Goedeke

An offensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who had his contract restructured to create 2026 salary cap space.

Alex Anzalone

A linebacker signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency.

Kenny Gainwell

A running back signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency.

A'Shawn Robinson

A defensive lineman signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency.

Al-Quadin Muhammad

An edge rusher signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency.

Cade Otton

A tight end re-signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jason Licht

The general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tristan Wirfs

An offensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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What they’re saying

“With new free-agent signings becoming official, the Bucs are doing simple restructures on the contracts of tackle Luke Goedeke and corner Zyon McCollum to create about $26 million in new 2026 cap space. Normal cap work, with cap hits now spread out between 2027-30.”

— Greg Auman, FOX Sports Reporter (Twitter)

What’s next

The Buccaneers will need to sign their upcoming 2026 NFL Draft picks, but they are still expected to be active in free agency as they look to further bolster their roster before the draft.

The takeaway

The Buccaneers' contract restructures of McCollum and Goedeke demonstrate the team's commitment to remaining competitive in the NFC South by creating additional salary cap space to sign new free agents and draft picks. This proactive approach will be crucial as the Bucs look to reload their roster and contend for another division title.