The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are officially releasing tight end Cameron Brate on Friday. Brate's release has been expected all offseason as the Buccaneers look to get under the 2023 salary cap. The 31-year-old had an extremely disappointing 2022 campaign in his ninth and final season with the team. In 11 games (only one start), he caught just 20 of his 38 passes from now-retired quarterback Tom Brady for 174 yards and no touchdowns, the first time he was unable to find the end zone since his rookie season in 2014. With Brate now gone in Tampa, Cade Otton figures to have some low-end TE1 fantasy value as the team's primary pass-catching tight end in 2023, although Ko Kieft could also factor in.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to release tight end Cameron Brate in the coming days, according to a source. Brate has played nine seasons in Tampa and has a salary cap hit of around $5 million. He had a good run with the team in his nine seasons with 273 catches on 422 targets for 2,857 yards and 33 touchdowns, but he had only 20 receptions for 174 yards and no touchdowns in 11 games for the team in 2022. The 31-year-old's release will clear $2.03 million this year and will leave behind $2.955 million in dead money. Unless Rob Gronkowski comes out of retirement to rejoin the team, which is highly unlikely now that quarterback Tom Brady is retired, the Bucs figure to roll with impressive youngster Cade Otton as their primary pass-catching tight end in 2023.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could cut tight end Cameron Brate this offseason, as they are projected over the salary cap and will look to make cuts for cap purposes. By cutting Brate, the Bucs would save $2 million in cap space. Running back Leonard Fournette, kicker Ryan Succop, and left tackle Donovan Smith could also be cap casualties. Brate caught 20 passes for 170 yards over 11 games in 2022. He took a backseat to rookie Cade Otton, who became Tampa Bay's top pass-catching tight end in 2022. Brate could provide tight end depth and a reliable target for another team if he does become a cap casualty this offseason.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate scored his first touchdown of the season in the 31-14 wild-card loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Brate had just one catch on three targets for an eight-yard touchdown. Fantasy managers were expecting much more from the 31-year-old in 2022 with Rob Gronkowski retired, but Brate wasn't much of a factor and rookie Cade Otton was a much bigger part of the passing attack. In 11 regular season games, Brate finished with 20 receptions on 38 targets for just 174 yards and no touchdowns. It was the first regular season that he failed to find the end zone. With Otton likely to continue developing, the Buccaneers may decide to move on from Brate this offseason.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate is a healthy scratch and will not play in Week 17 in a big divisional showdown against the Carolina Panthers. Brate's disappointing 2022 continues after he played just eight offensive snaps in last week's overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was expected to be a much bigger part of Tampa's offense this year with no Rob Gronkowski around, but that hasn't worked out for him. The 31-year-old hasn't scored a single touchdown and has secured 20 of his 38 targets for 174 yards in 10 games played (one start). With Brate inactive this weekend, rookie Cade Otton has a prime opportunity to come through for fantasy managers brave enough to stream him against Carolina.
Cameron Brate Hauls In Two Catches In Week 15 Loss
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate caught two of four targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 34-23 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He continues to share snaps with rookie tight end Cade Otton but out-targeted the rookie 4-to-1 in Sunday's defeat. Brate has caught at least two passes in three straight games but has yet to find the end zone this season. The 31-year-old has racked up 20 receptions for 174 yards across nine games. Brate is a dart throw at best in deep-league formats in a favorable matchup against the Cardinals in Week 16.
The good news is that Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (illness) is off the injury report. The bad news is that he likely won't contribute to any fantasy rosters in Week 14. Brate has only 16 receptions for 137 yards and hasn't scored a touchdown through 13 weeks this season. The Buccaneers have plenty of weapons for quarterback Tom Brady, including rookie tight end Cade Otton, meaning targets should be difficult for Brate to find. Facing a 49ers defense that ranks sixth in DVOA versus opposing tight ends, this is a bad matchup for the veteran. Brate should be on fantasy benches heading into Week 14, if not the waiver wire.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. The 31-year-old was sick and missed Monday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Brate will be active Sunday against the 49ers if he can fully practice the rest of the week. The veteran is in a timeshare with rookie tight end Cade Otton and has caught just 16 passes for 137 yards over seven games in 2022. Brate is off the fantasy radar for Week 14 against a 49ers defense that ranks sixth in DVOA versus opposing tight ends.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (illness) is officially inactive for the Monday night game against the New Orleans Saints. It comes as a bit of a surprise after Brate returned to a full practice on Saturday, but he'll miss the game anyway while being under the weather. The 31-year-old, who still hasn't scored a touchdown this year, will miss his fifth game of the season. With Brate out of the picture, rookie Cade Otton will have some TE2 streaming appeal in DFS for Monday night's game. Kyle Rudolph and Ko Kieft could also be involved. In his first 10 NFL games in 2022, Otton has caught 26 of his 35 targets for 281 yards and one touchdown.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (illness) practiced in full on Saturday. He has been under the weather, so he didn't suit up for the team's previous practice sessions over the last two days. That said, Brate remains questionable ahead of Monday night's meeting with the Saints. However, his upgraded designation is a positive sign, so he will probably be out there barring a setback. The 31-year-old hasn't scored a touchdown this season, and he's also totaled just five catches in the last three games. As a result, fantasy managers should consider other options at the tight end spot for Week 13.
