ESPN.com · Mar 7, 2023
Buccaneers releasing starting left tackle Donovan Smith
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Buccaneers' roster purge continued with the team releasing starting left tackle Donovan Smith on Tuesday.
The Bucs entered this offseason $55 million over the salary cap -- $35 million of it going toward recently retired quarterback Tom Brady -- and have to become cap compliant by 4 p.m. on March 15 when the new league year begins, so the move was expected. The Bucs must not only get out of the red but must address the quarterback situation, as Kyle Trask is currently the only quarterback on their roster.
