Ali Marpet’s Retirement Frees Up Cap Space for Buccaneers to Save Crucial Stars Like Rob Gronkowski and Chris Godwinn

Ali Marpet has hung up his boots. The 28-years-old Buccaneers guard has been with the franchise for seven years. But out of nowhere he announced his retirement this offseason. The departure of Marpet has freed up some cash for the Bucs which could keep players such as Rob Gronkowski around for longer. 

The amount saved by the team could help them keep some crucial players on the roster for next season. Players like Leonard Fournette, Chris Godwin, and of course, Rob Gronkowski, and many more are headed to free agency soon. If Tampa Bay wants to keep them, they must act soon. After Tom Brady retired, it looks like the team is in shambles for the next season.

Ali Marpet’s sudden departure from the NFL

Ali Marpet was a fifth-round draft pick in the 2015 NFL draft. The offensive guard has stayed loyal to the Buccaneers for seven seasons. He has played 101 games with the franchise and started in all of them. Marpet was the fastest-rising rookie and won the PFWA All-Rookie Team honor in 2015. 

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The 28-year-old is a one-time Super Bowl champion. With offensive legends like Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski on the squad, the Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV. Marpet was a crucial part of that squad as well. 

Being so young and talented, the fans thought that the Bucs guard would play in the league for a long time. Everyone was shocked after the athlete suddenly announced his retirement.

Marpet made an Instagram post where he wrote, “After seven formidable years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, I’ve come to the decision to retire from the game that has given me so much.” 

Retaining Rob Gronkowski: Will the Bucs’ Stars Stay Back?

Many of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive players could be on their way out of the team this off-season. Rob Gronkowski, Chris Godwin, Ryan Jensen, Leonard Fournette, Ronald Jones, and many others are on their way to free agency. 

Ali Marpet retired after earning around $37 million from playing football. But after his retirement, the team has saved up to $10 Million. That money could be used to keep some big names for the next season.

The Buccaneers seem to be struggling to maintain a proper offensive team in the upcoming season. After Tom Brady and Ali Marpet made their exit, the franchise is in trouble. 

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