Moving on has minimal impact on Buccaneers
The Bucs do not have a third option in the passing game, the role they thought Perriman would fill, but they still have viable options currently on their roster to fill any void the release of Perriman could cause. With only three catches on the season, it will not be hard for the Buccaneers to replace almost non-existent production.
To replace Pinion may be a little more tricky for the Bucs, as he fills more than just the role of punter for the team. Pinion is not only also responsible for kickoffs in Tampa, but is also the holder for rookie kicker Matt Gay; is the chemistry with a rookie kicker still looking to hit his stride really worth the risk of seeking out a new punter for the Buccaneers?
To move on from either or both of these free agent additions from the summer would not be a hard task financially for the Bucs to accomplish. Pinion was guaranteed only $3.6 million this offseason when he signed, so this is all the pewter and red would be responsible for paying him if they cut him. Perriman’s full $4 million contract was guaranteed at signing, so the Bucs would not see a cap relief for releasing him.
If the Buccaneers decide that the compensatory draft picks they could potentially receive in exchange for releasing Pinion and Perriman are worth the hassle, then it could be a realistic possibility as neither have earned their keep. If the Bucs were to make a move with either Breshad Perriman or Bradley Pinion, the move(s) would come down in in the coming weeks.