Fox Sports’ Greg Auman reports the Buccaneers will not tender LB Markees Watts as a restricted free agent.

04 March 2026

By not tendering Watts, the Buccaneers will allow the 26-year-old to enter unrestricted free agency. He initially signed with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent in 2023, appearing in 27 games over three seasons. Primarily playing special teams, Watts tallied 235 special teams snaps and finished with nine combined tackles in 2025. Watts could still return to the Buccaneers as he looks for a new contract as a special teamer this upcoming season.