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Jamel Dean Encouraged By Early Bucs Practice

May 14th, 2025

Jamel Dean

As Joe has told (warned?) fans here and during the Ira Kaufman Podcast, starting cornerback Jamel Dean is in strong position to keep his job for Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Health is routinely an issue for Dean, but he also consistently manages to stay healthy during spring practices and through training camp, and look good doing it. Answering the bell in Week 1 is not Dean’s issue.

The Bucs drafted two cornerbacks (Rounds 2 & 3) and there’s no question that Dean’s status is in jeopardy. But that doesn’t mean he’s not the favorite to start alongside Zyon McCollum.

Dean was in good spirits last night at a Bruce Arians Foundation fundraising dinner. He talked to Evan Closky of WTSP, Ch. 10, and shared how impressed he’s been during the Bucs’ spring training sessions (which have been closed to media).

Attendance and vibe have made an impact on the seven-year veteran and Super Bowl champ.

“It’s a great feeling knowing that we got some new pieces but we know they’re going to be great. They’re going to be very beneficial for our team,” Dean said. “And then just seeing everybody showing up for OTAs right now, building this camaraderie right now. You have no choice but to be confident this is your team.”

Are the Super Bowl ingredients in place, Jamel?

“Oh, yeah, this is definitely a group that can make it to a Super Bowl,” Dean said. “We just got to make sure we all hone in and just stay within our plans.”