Buccaneers: 5 potential cap casualties in 2019

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TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 16: DeSean Jackson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

WR DeSean Jackson

There’s no question that DeSean Jackson has plenty of years left in him, but the Bucs cannot afford to pay Jackson at his expected cost in 2019.

Jackson is due $10 million next year, and with the Bucs already spending a ton of money at the wideout position, Jackson could be released to free up cap space. According to overthecap.com, the Buccaneers spend the most money at the wide receiver position in the NFL.

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Jackson’s time in Tampa Bay will feel like a disappointment if the organization decides to move on from him in the offseason. His 2018 campaign started hot; he was breaking records and finding his groove with Ryan Fitzpatrick under center.

Things would cool off and never rekindle with Jameis Winston running the offense. Unable to be the consistent downfield threat the Bucs expected, Jackson is on the chopping block.

Plus, Adam Humphries could be a player the Bucs decide to bring back at a fraction of the cost.

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