Bucs Add Wide Receiver David Sills to Roster

Former Falcons wideout signs one-year deal with Tampa Bay

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:25pm

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed wide receiver David Sills to a one-year contract, adding depth to their receiving corps after the departure of Mike Evans. Sills, who previously played for the Atlanta Falcons, is coming off the most productive season of his NFL career in 2025.

Why it matters

The Buccaneers are looking to reload their receiving options after losing Evans to the 49ers in free agency. Sills provides an experienced option with some upside, having recorded a career-high 18 receptions for 191 yards and 2 touchdowns with the Falcons last season.

The details

Sills, a former undrafted free agent, has bounced around the NFL since entering the league in 2019. He spent time with the Bills, Giants, Broncos, and Falcons before finding success in Atlanta in 2025. The 6'3", 211-pound receiver will look to carve out a role in Tampa Bay's offense alongside Chris Godwin and Russell Gage.

  • Sills signed a one-year contract with the Buccaneers on April 7, 2026.
  • In 2025, Sills had the most productive season of his NFL career with the Falcons, appearing in all 17 games with 4 starts.

The players

David Sills

A wide receiver who most recently played for the Atlanta Falcons in 2025, recording a career-high 18 receptions for 191 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Mike Evans

The Buccaneers' former star wide receiver who departed for the San Francisco 49ers in free agency.

Chris Godwin

A key wide receiver who remains on the Buccaneers' roster alongside the newly signed David Sills.

Russell Gage

Another wide receiver on the Buccaneers' roster who will look to contribute alongside Sills and Godwin.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to add David to our receiving corps. He's a talented player who can help us replace some of the production we lost with Mike's departure.”

— Jason Licht, Buccaneers General Manager

What’s next

The Buccaneers will look to integrate Sills into their offense during the upcoming offseason program and training camp as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Buccaneers are making moves to reload their receiving options after the loss of Mike Evans, signing the experienced David Sills to a one-year deal. Sills will look to build on his career-best 2025 season and carve out a role in Tampa Bay's passing attack alongside Chris Godwin and Russell Gage.