The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a contract with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, providing Jameis Winston with an experienced veteran backup. To make room on the 90-man offseason roster, the Buccaneers have waived quarterback Sean Renfree.
Fitzpatrick has played 12 years in the NFL and logged 116 starts, including 27 over the past two years with the New York Jets. His career totals include 25,888 passing yards, 166 touchdown passes and a 79.7 passer rating. In 2015, he started all 16 games for the Jets and piled up 3,905 yards and 31 touchdowns against 15 interceptions while leading New York to a 10-6 record.