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Buccaneers Restructure $90M OT Luke Goedeke's Contract
The move creates $15.2 million in salary cap space for Tampa Bay ahead of free agency.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:24pm
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have restructured the 4-year, $90 million contract of offensive tackle Luke Goedeke, converting his $20 million roster bonus into a signing bonus. This move creates $15.2 million in salary cap space for the team as they head into the offseason.
Why it matters
The Buccaneers are looking to make some key additions in free agency this offseason after missing the playoffs in 2025. Clearing significant cap space by restructuring Goedeke's deal gives them more flexibility to be active in the market and potentially re-sign or add talent to their offensive line, which was hit hard by injuries last season.
The details
Goedeke, a 2022 second-round pick, emerged as a standout offensive tackle for the Buccaneers in his first four NFL seasons. He started 49 out of a possible 52 games and earned a 75.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus in 2025 despite missing six games due to a foot injury. The Buccaneers signed Goedeke to a 4-year, $90 million contract extension just before the 2025 season, making him one of the highest-paid offensive tackles in the league.
- On March 16, 2026, the Buccaneers restructured Goedeke's contract to create $15.2 million in 2026 salary cap space.
The players
Luke Goedeke
A 27-year-old offensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who recently signed a 4-year, $90 million contract extension with the team.
Tristan Wirfs
The Buccaneers' All-Pro left offensive tackle, considered one of the best in the NFL, who missed a career-high 5 games due to injury in 2025.
Cody Mauch
The Buccaneers' starting guard who missed 15 games in 2025 after suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 2.
What they’re saying
“The Bucs have agreed to terms with their standout OT Luke Goedeke, as he gets a 4-year, $90M deal — $22.5M APY — that includes $50M guaranteed.”
— Ian Rapoport, NFL Network Reporter
“With their FA signings becoming official the Bucs recently completed two restructures for RT Luke Goedeke and CB Zyon McCollum. This move created about $26 million in new 2026 cap space with cap hits now spread out between 2027-30.”
— Sleeper Bucs
What’s next
The Buccaneers will look to use the additional cap space created by Goedeke's contract restructure to be active in free agency and potentially re-sign or add talent to their offensive line.
The takeaway
The Buccaneers' decision to restructure Luke Goedeke's lucrative contract highlights their urgency to improve their roster this offseason after missing the playoffs in 2025. The move frees up significant cap space, giving them more flexibility to address key needs and build around their core of talented players.
