REPORTS: Bucs Leave Door Open For Tom Brady to Return, But Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson Might Enter In Place

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not ruled out the possibility for the return of Tom Brady, yet they are on the lookout for star quarterbacks. Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson have turned out to be very close to the Bucs radar, but the question lies who will the Bucs end up playing with, in the 2022 season? 

Ever since Tom Brady announced his retirement from football, Tampa Bay has had a massive void to fill; a void that can only be filled by someone as good as the seven-time Super Bowl winner. The Bucs have been breaking blood and sweat this offseason to research for a perfect fit quarterback for their franchise. 

Brady announced his retirement earlier this month but during his SiriusXM podcast, he revealed that he would “Never say never” to the possibilities. Moreover, his best bud Rob Gronkowski recently speculated his return from retirement since he knows the quarterback better than anyone when it comes to the football side of things. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers seeks trading options while keeping doors open for Tom Brady

Keeping Brady’s return on the table, Bucs have continued their search for a star QB. As per rumors, quarterbacks such as Aaron Rodgers, Jameis Winston, and Russell Wilson remain the most desired. Bucs have already made plans to explore trade options for Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson following their “extensive homework” on them. 

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However, Wilson did not show any interest in trade during his SiriusXM interview, in which he stated, “hope and goal is to be back (in Seattle) and keep winning there.” But, the same cannot be said for Watson. The three-time Pro Bowler has been in dispute with the Houston Texans the entire 2021 season. He even openly advocated his desires to leave the franchise and might even be a good trade for the Bucs. 

There looms uncertainty in the air in Tampa Bay. What do you think lies ahead for the Buccaneers? Will Tom Brady make a heroic return? Or will the Bucs settle for a star quarterback in his place?

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