As expected, the Buccaneers have re-signed long snapper Evan Deckers prior to the start of free agency.
The news was first reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman and confirmed by Pewter Report.
Bucs have re-signed their last exclusive-rights free agent, long-snapper Evan Deckers, who's handled their snaps the last two seasons. 27-year-old Duke grad will be a restricted free agent next spring.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) March 5, 2026
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Evan Deckers, who was one of two exclusive rights free agents – quarterback Connor Bazelak being the other – was bound to re-sign with the team, as Tampa Bay values his long-snapping at a cost conscience price. Bazelak re-signed with the team on Tuesday.
The 27-year old Duke product made $966,000 last year and is expected to sign a one-year deal worth $1.075 million in 2026. Deckers has been Tampa Bay’s long snapper for the past two years.
Bucs LS Evan Deckers – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR
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