OCTOBER 12, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
CADE OTTON #88 - TIGHT END - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
456 YDS •
49 REC •
4 TD
456 YDS
49 REC
4 TD
Cade Otton on Growing Role in Bucs Offense | Press Conference 221012OLROtton.mp4
Bucs' Release Week Six Depth Chart: Cade Otton Moves Up With his role on offense growing, rookie TE Cade Otton has moved up a spot on the Buccaneers' depth chart in Week Six
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Stands out with role expansion Otton brought in six of seven targets for 43 yards in the Buccaneers' 21-15 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Impact The rookie drew expanded opportunity with Cameron Brate (concussion) sidelined, and he was able to build on his 3-29 line in Week 4 with another set of career highs. Otton's performance over the last two games offers an encouraging glimpse at his upside, and it could earn him much more of a steady, larger role going forward.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
TE Cade Otton Continues Steady Climb Rookie TE Cade Otton has increased his passing-game production every game this season and on Sunday delivered some key first downs as Tom Br...
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Season-high three catches Sunday Otton secured three of four targets for 29 yards in the Buccaneers' 41-31 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday night.
Impact Otton set new career highs across the board after logging his first pro reception in Week 3. The rookie's snaps have encouragingly increased in each of his first three games, topping out at a robust 43 on Sunday night. Otton could continue to see his role expand in a Week 5 home matchup against the Falcons.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clear of injury report Otton (personal) was not listed on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.
Impact Otton appears ready to return after missing Week 3's loss to the Packers due to personal reasons. The rookie tight end recorded one reception for four yards on two targets while playing 63 offensive snaps over the first two weeks of the season, though he figures to see increased targets if wideouts Chris Godwin (hamstring), Julio Jones (knee), Russell Gage (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) are sidelined in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out as expected Sunday Otton (personal) is inactive for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Packers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact As expected, the rookie tight end will not be available after missing practice all week. In his absence, fellow rookie Ko Kieft and veteran Kyle Rudolph, the latter garnering active status for the first time this season, will serve as complementary options behind top tight end Cameron Brate.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play Sunday Otton (personal) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact Otton didn't practice all week due to personal reasons and will likely be sidelined for at least one game. If he's ruled out, Ko Kieft and Kyle Rudolph would be candidates for increased roles behind Cameron Brate.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
First pro reception Sunday Otton brought in one of two targets for four yards in the Buccaneers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Impact The rookie tight end thus got on the board with his first pro reception after not drawing a target in the opener. The Buccaneers' depleted receiving corps helped facilitate a bit more opportunity for Otton in the air attack, and he also saw his snap count bump up to 38 after he logged 30 against Dallas in Week 1. Otton's active status over veteran Kyle Rudolph over the first two games is encouraging as well, and with Tampa Bay now potentially down all three of Mike Evans (suspension), Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) for a Week 3 showdown with the Packers, Otton could see another role expansion in that contest.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No targets in pro debut Otton logged 30 snaps on offense but did not see a target during the Buccaneers' 19-3 win over the Cowboys in Week 1.
Impact The rookie did at least see a solid amount of action, playing just under half (48 percent) of the offensive snaps while logging an additional 12 on special teams. Notably, both Otton and fellow first-year tight end Ko Kieft garnered active status over veteran Kyle Rudolph, but that may not necessarily be indicative of what can be counted on from a game-to-game basis for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No stats over 26 snaps Otton logged 26 snaps from scrimmage and another 13 on special teams during the Buccaneers' 13-3 preseason loss to the Titans on Saturday night but did not log any offensive statis...
Impact Otton's quiet night was a disappointment after he'd at least drawn a pair of targets and generated a 1-10-0 line during the preseason-opening loss to the Dolphins. The rookie tight end did at least get some solid reps in on both offense and special teams, and considering the spotty quarterback play the Buccaneers endured versus Tennessee, the blank stat sheet is at least somewhat understandable.
AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
One grab in preseason opener Otton brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-24 preseason loss to the Dolphins on Saturday night.
Impact The rookie tight end generated only modest production, but Otton was able to log his first game action in approximately 10 months after seeing his final college season end early due to an ankle injury. Otton should continue to log ample playing time over the final two preseason games as he aims to secure a solid role behind veterans Kyle Rudolph and Cameron Brate to open the regular season.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cade Otton on Learning From Cam Brate, First Preseason Game | Press Conference Tight End Cade Otton spoke to media on Tuesday following training camp practice.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Stands out in Sunday's practice Otton made a strong impression as both a receiver and blocker in Sunday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact The highlights were plentiful for the rookie Sunday, starting with several noteworthy catches that included an over-the-shoulder grab in the left corner of the end zone and a leaping reception on a seam route in a goal-line period. Otton also saw reps split out wide and in the slot with Cameron Brate receiving a veteran's day off, Chris Godwin (knee) once again limited to individual drills, and Mike Evans (hamstring) still sidelined. Dix noted the Washington product also rounded out his day with several key chip blocks at the end of the offensive line and emphasized after practice that he focuses heavily on his blocking responsibilities in addition to his pass-catching duties.
AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Enjoys first few camp practices Otton, who was medically cleared from the ankle injury that cut short his final college season just before training camp, has been able to practice each day thus far after missing...
Impact Otton studied the Buccaneers offense in the classroom and through sideline observation throughout the offseason, but getting live reps has naturally been a welcome new phase in his acclimation. The rookie fourth-round pick is slated to rotate in with veterans Cameron Brate and Kyle Rudolph and also put in plenty of time on special teams this season, but his athleticism could certainly help him carve out meaningful snaps as the season unfolds if he proves a quick study in the offense and pass-protection schemes.
JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bucs rookie tight end Cade Otton is cleared for training camp The fourth-round pick from Washington missed OTAs and minicamps while recovering from ankle surgery.
JULY 21, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Cleared ahead of training camp Otton (ankle) has received medical clearance Thursday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Otton missed rookie minicamp while recovering from ankle surgery, but the 2022 third-round pick will be on the field when Tampa Bay's training camp kicks off July 27. The Buccaneers recently signed veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph in the wake of Rob Gronkowski's retirement, who in addition to Cameron Brate could provide Otton with strong competition for Year 1 snaps.
JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cade Otton on His NFL Journey, Overcoming Adversity | Meet the Rookies Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton on his goals for his rookie season.
JULY 5, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
May have more opportunity Otton (ankle) could see a boost in his overall opportunity in the wake of Rob Gronkowski's retirement earlier this week, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The rookie will first have to demonstrate his surgically repaired ankle is back to full health during training camp, but assuming that comes to pass, Otton should have an opportunity to make a mark relatively early in his career. Knight points out that the Buccaneers are likely to sign one of several veteran tight ends still on the market as insurance, but if Otton proves a quick study in the offense and pass-protection schemes, it's conceivable that he garners more snaps than originally planned with no dominant option at the top of the depth chart. Veteran Cameron Brate is currently the Bucs' No. 1 tight end.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Held out of rookie minicamp Otton (ankle) won't participate in on-field work at rookie minicamp, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact The fourth-round pick out of Washington received medical clearance in April following season-ending surgery, but the Buccaneers will play it safe and keep him off the practice field for now. Otton currently falls somewhere behind Cameron Brate on the depth chart, and both players would move down a spot if Rob Gronkowski decides to return to Tampa Bay for another season.
MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
2022 NFL Draft Grades: Falcons earn top NFC South mark
The Falcons' draft class continues their rebuild moving in the right direction in an evolving NFC South, Rob Rang writes.MAY 6, 2022
