In signing Smith, the Bucs were able to make a low-risk investment on a player at a premium position who hasn't yet reached his ceiling.
McCoy is on the books for $13 million next season, a steep figure for the cap-strapped Bucs. So what are the team's options? Let's explore.
Interesting potential head coaches with varied backgrounds are first up for interviews as the Buccaneers launch their search.
Tampa Bay enters Sunday's game against the explosive Saints with a defense playing at a higher level for new coordinator Mark Duffner.
The undrafted safety relishes in his big game against the Panthers on Sunday: "You definitely dream about interceptions, but three in one game? No."
Tampa Bay's new defensive coordinator kept his group focused on mastering the coverages, and it paid off with an overtime win against the Browns.
Leading Tampa with five sacks through five games, the Pro Bowler does more than rush opposing QBs. He's a "pro's pro" who has earned the Bucs' respect.
At the behest of defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale, Ravens MLB C.J. Mosley wrote down his goals for this season, which include defensive MVP.
Tampa Bay parts way with two of its seven-year players in a move to showcase depth, in particular on special teams.
NFL teams had to cut their rosters to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Here's a look at what they did to get there.