The Bucs have been cash-strapped this offseason but have overcome that to make some significant signings despite it. They brought back Lavonte David and Chris Godwin while also adding Haason Reddick to a deal that could have a major payoff.
On Wednesday, the Bucs were able to free up some more money when they restructured the contract of star defender Antoine Winfield Jr. Greg Auman of Fox Sports reported Winfield Jr.'s new contract, which spreads the money of his deal over the next five years. It will free up a projected $15.68 million in salary cap space.
Bucs have restructured the contract of safety Antoine Winfield to free up more 2025 cap space. His $21 million base salary was shifted to a minimum salary and bonus, and a void year was added. The net result is creating $15.86 million in new cap space.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) April 2, 2025
The Bucs made a similar move when they restructured Tristan Wirfs' contract last month ahead of free agency. That move freed up just under $20 million for the Bucs and played a role in Reddick being able to sign with the Bucs. The extra money now gives the team some flexibility heading into the NFL Draft later this month as well.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs restructure large contract to free up cap space for more moves
