-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs: Inks lavish long-term deal
Tristan Wirfs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed Thursday on a five-year, $140.63 million contract extension, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.Wirfs' extension includes $88.24 million guaranteed, the most for an offensive tackle in NFL history. The 25-year-old has certainly proven to be one of the league's top left tackles over his first four NFL seasons, earning three Pro Bowl nods as well as first- and second-team All-Pro selections in 2021 and 2022. Wirfs had been set to play the 2024 season under the $18.24 million fifth-year option on his rookie deal, but the long-term deal now keeps him on Tampa Bay's books through the 2029 campaign.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs: No padded drills Monday
Tristan Wirfs, who is seeking a contract extension, did not participate in padded 11-on-11 drills during Monday's training camp practice so as not to risk injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.The star tackle and head coach Todd Bowles had discussed the matter before the start of practice and mutually agreed it was in Wirfs' best interest to not participate in the session with a deal reportedly close. In Bowles' view, Wirfs' presence in individual drills demonstrates good faith and keeps him mentally involved, and the 2020 first-round pick also fully participated in each of Tampa Bay's first four (non-padded) practices of camp prior to Monday.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs: Practicing at training camp
Tristan Wirfs attended the first day of Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.Wirfs skipped OTAs while trying to work out a contract extension, though he was present for the start of minicamp in June. The 2020 first-round pick out of Iowa is under the fifth-year option of his rookie deal, which is worth $18.2 million. Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw signed a four-year, $113 million contract extension Tuesday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, which could serve as a benchmark for Wirfs as his side continues to negotiate on an extension with the Tampa Bay front office.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs: Attending minicamp
Tristan Wirfs is present Tuesday for the start of June minicamp, Brianna Dix of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.His presence for the first mandatory practices of the offseason suggests Wirfs isn't holding out, although he could still change his mind before training camp if he doesn't have a long-term contract by then. He's scheduled to play out 2024 under the fifth-year option on his rookie contract for $18.2 million, which is well south of the average annual value he figures to eventually get on a multi-year deal. Lions RT Penei Sewell signed a four-year, $112 million extension earlier this offseason, with $85 million in guarantees and $43 million guaranteed at signing. Wirfs likely expects a similar contract and could even make a case for being paid more than Sewell.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs: Skipping OTAs, awaits new contract
Tristan Wirfs is not present Tuesday at OTAs and does not plan to return to team facilities any time soon, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.Wirfs reportedly doesn't want to risk suffering an injury before signing a multi-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as he's currently slated to play out the 2024 campaign on the fifth-year option from his rookie contract. That would provide Wirfs a fully guaranteed salary north of $18.2 million, but the three-time Pro Bowler is prioritizing long-term security. Tampa Bay has already locked up Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans and Antoine Winfield with new deals this offseason.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs: Good to go for key Week 18 game
Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation heading into Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Panthers.This is a big contest for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as they can clinch the NFC South with a win over Carolina. As such, it's no surprise that Wirfs is pushing through a shoulder injury that kept him out of practice Wednesday. The talented tackle hasn't missed a contest this season.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs: Nursing shoulder injury
Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) was listed as a DNP at Wednesday's estimated practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.It's unclear when Wirfs picked up the shoulder issue, but his availability for Week 18 is now in doubt regardless. He'll likely have to practice Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to suit up Sunday.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs: Adjusting well to new position
Tristan Wirfs' acclimation to his new position of left tackle is going smoothly thus far in training camp, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. "He's adjusted well over there, I think," head coach Todd Bowles said. "There's probably still some kinks he needs to work out, probably when we get in pads, from a hand-placement standpoint, but I think he's done an excellent job so far."The 2020 first-round pick has already proven a success at right tackle over his first three seasons, earning two Pro Bowl selections and one All-Pro nod. He's now moving over to the opposite end of the line to replace the departed Donovan Smith and provide valuable blindside protection for either Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask this coming season, and although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have yet to don pads, Wirfs is displaying impressive technique thus far in drills.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs: Will work at LT this spring
Tristan Wirfs could be the starting left tackle in 2023, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times also reported Monday that Wirfs would be making the switch to left tackle after the Bucs failed to address the spot during the 2023 NFL Draft. Stroud mentioned Luke Goedeke as an option to replace Wirfs at right tackle if the the two-time Pro Bowler did make the position change. However, general manager Jason Licht said in a radio interview Tuesday that the decision to move Wirfs is not "etched in stone," so for now, it appears he will simply be working on both sides of the line during offseason workouts.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs: Receives fifth-year option
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up Tristan Wirfs' fifth-year option Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.The option on Wirfs' rookie contract was picked up ahead of the May 1 deadline, and the 24-year-old now will be locked in with Tampa Bay through the 2024 season. The 2020 first-round pick should continue to serve as an anchor for the Buccaneers' offensive line and is in line for a big payday when this contract is up.
Unknown Player
#78 / Tampa Bay Buccaneers / EXP: 5YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 320 lb Age: 25 College: Iowa Bye -Fantasy Points by Week
- PROJ
- FANTASY PTS
- Rost
- 0%
- Start
- 0%
- OT Rank
- NR