Buccaneers Free Agent Outlook Part I

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Oct 10, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) catches a pass in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Bucs defeated the Panthers 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Vincent Jackson – Wide Receiver

Vincent Jackson has had two consecutive injury-plagued seasons after three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons for the Buccaneers. He’s now reached the end of his five year, $55-million dollar contract with the team and has made it clear he wants Tampa to be he and his family’s forever home.

Jackson has been simply outstanding within the community through his Jackson In Action 83 Foundation focusing on military families as well as having opened a restaurant – Cask – in Tampa. Regardless of where he lands next season, Jackson appears to be a mainstay in the Tampa Bay area for the long haul.

As for his playing career, the Bucs don’t seem likely to give him another deal. If anyone brings him in, it’ll be a minimal deal due to the injury risk involved as well as the fact that he just turned 34 years old. The Bucs are going younger as they build towards a championship team and it would be a bit of a shock if Jackson was retained.

As much as the fans love him, unfortunately, Vincent Jackson’s tenure as a Buccaneer is over.

Verdict: Not Retained

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