Dean’s contract restructuring shifts the Bucs’ cornerback timeline, lifting 2025 cap and signaling a deliberate secondary rebuild. Morrison’s absence heightens risk and pushes Tampa Bay toward plans for 2026 free agency and draft targets. The club reportedly eyes Tariq Woolen, Cam Taylor-Britt, and Rasul Douglas as potential fits, while draft options like A.J. Harris, Daylen Everette, and Xavier Scott surface as longer-term solutions. A balanced approach could stabilize the CB room without sacrificing leadership from veterans.