Because they reside in the NFC South, are coming off a stinging playoffs defeat and have yet another new offensive coordinator, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers do not immediately jump out as a Super Bowl contender heading into the 2025-26 NFL season. Their actions say otherwise, though. The organization continues to commit to its existing core group of players, agreeing to a massive four-year, $90 million contract extension with right tackle Luke Goedeke, via NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
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The deal includes $50 million guaranteed. The Glazer family locked up general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles with extensions during the offseason, and the front office has responded by once again investing in a key member of the offense. Following four straight divisional titles, which came directly after the franchise's second-ever Super Bowl victory, the Bucs clearly believe they have the potential to strike more gold in the next few years.
a]:text-link [&_>a]:underline">Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints, providing a unique writing voice due to his in-depth knowledge of New York sports. Alex resides in Connecticut after receiving his journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island.