The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been proactive in addressing their secondary issues this offseason, particularly in the wake of the NFL Draft. The team drafted cornerbacks Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish, leading to speculation regarding Jamel Dean's future with the franchise. Dean, who has struggled with injuries throughout his six-year career, could find himself cut as the Bucs look to streamline their roster and create cap space.

If released post-June 1, the Buccaneers would save approximately $12.9 million in cap space for 2024, while incurring a manageable dead money hit in subsequent years. Despite his injury history, Dean remains a valuable asset and could attract interest from teams seeking veteran depth in their cornerback rotations. As Tampa Bay embraces a younger defensive strategy, Dean’s departure could be on the horizon if he can’t secure his role amidst the competition.