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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2 players to let walk, cut and re-sign

By Ryan Doyle

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Adam Humphries #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws his gloves to a fan after a 34-32 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Adam Humphries #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws his gloves to a fan after a 34-32 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 18: Wide receiver Adam Humphries #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against linebacker Kareem Martin #96 of the New York Giants during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 38-35. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 18: Wide receiver Adam Humphries #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against linebacker Kareem Martin #96 of the New York Giants during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 38-35. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Let walk: WR Adam Humphries

Although Adam Humphries had a career year in 2018, it will be a challenge to bring him back as an unrestricted free agent.

The Buccaneers cap situation isn’t ideal and investing another $10 million per year in a receiver isn’t a priority. Yes, Tampa Bay will likely cut DeSean Jackson, freeing up space, but handing that money over to Humphries isn’t the proper allocation of resources.

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Humphries is an excellent option in the slot, and it is going to drive up his price with a thin market of wide receivers available in free agency. If the Bucs can sign him to a reasonable deal, it’s a no-brainer to bring him back. That’s just not going to happen.

Other teams may drive up his price. If New York Jets wideout Quincy Enunwa is making $9 million per year, Humphries’ price tag should be much higher.

He had a terrific stint with Tampa so far. He caught 76 passes for 816 yards and five touchdowns last season. A reliable target for Jameis Winston, Humphries should do well in the open market.

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