3 Buccaneers players who played their last game for the team

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks off the field after losing to the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 16: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers adjusts his helmet during the third quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) /

1. Tom Brady, QB

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ season has come to a close and with it, the speculation surrounding the future of quarterback Tom Brady. Personal turmoil for Brady brought forth questions about a sluggish 2022 season. Things never looked up for the Bucs which lead to a disappointing 8-9 season. Like any team with a losing record, the Buccaneers are facing a difficult decision, however, they are the only team that had Tom Brady. The question is, how are they going to bring back the seven-time Super Bowl champion? They can’t.

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, teammates of Brady believe he will not be returning to Tampa Bay. Brady’s comments at a press conference after the Buccaneers’ 31-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night further added fuel to the speculation.

The speculation surrounding Brady’s future is not without merit. The Buccaneers had a lackluster offensive line this season which greatly impacted the quarterback’s performance. Additionally, the team recently fired offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, who was a favorite of Brady’s.

Wait, there’s more. The Buccaneers are facing a difficult salary cap situation, which makes it unclear if they will be able to re-sign Brady. He’s old and looked old in 2022, so he’ll need a team that can protect him, the Bucs can’t.

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