Buccaneers depth at left tackle could get a boost if Tampa Bay adds Dan Skipper after Detroit cut him. Charlie Heck has been solid in camp, but Wirfs’ offseason surgery creates a premium depth need. Skipper’s 6-foot-9 frame and jumbo-set experience could stabilize protection and the run game as a short-term fix.

The move hinges on cap space, but a veteran-minimum deal would give TB a reliable insurance policy and roster flexibility if Wirfs isn’t ready early in the season.