Four Buccaneers Enter Contract Years: Who Stays and Who Goes?

Training camp is getting closer, and optimism is building around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading into the 2026 season. On this episode of *The Drive with TKras*, Tom Krasniqi reveals the two Buccaneers players he's most excited to watch this year — one on offense and one on defense. What makes these players stand out from the rest of the roster? And why could they play pivotal roles in determining just how far Tampa Bay can go this season? TKras breaks down what he's seeing from both players, the expectations surrounding them, and why their development could be critical to the Buccaneers' success. He also explains why he's particularly bullish on the defense, believing this unit has the talent, depth, and playmakers necessary to meet the high standards set by Head Coach Todd Bowles. If the defense performs the way TKras expects, it could become one of the biggest strengths of the team in 2026. Plus, four key Buccaneers are entering contract years, creating some major storylines for the season ahead. Which players are most likely to earn a lucrative extension before hitting free agency? Which ones may be playing their final season in Tampa Bay? TKras examines each case, weighs the front office's options, and predicts who stays and who could be on their way out. Can the offense take another step forward? Is the defense ready to become a dominant unit under Todd Bowles? And which contract-year Buccaneers have the most at stake this season? All that and more on this episode of *The Drive with TKras*.