MAY 17, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
CAMERON BRATE
Cameron Brate on Mentoring Young TEs, Tom Brady's Leadership ' Press Conference Tight end Cameron Brate spoke to the media Tuesday after the first day of OTA's.
Remains top TE option for now Brate slots in as the No. 1 tight end on the Buccaneers' depth chart for the time being with Rob Gronkowski still non-committal about a return and O.J. Howard having departed for t...
Impact That said, the veteran's standing at the top of the heap isn't likely to last even as far as training camp. As Zac Blobner of 95.3 WDAE St. Petersburg notes, Gronkowski alluded to there being a "very good chance" of his return to the Buccaneers in 2022, a possibility that likely increased in the wake of Tom Brady's recent decision to come out of a brief retirement for at least one more season. Additionally, the team is likely to focus on the tight end position with at least one of its draft picks this April, and there are at least a couple of free-agent options still on the market that could presumably slot in ahead of Brate were they to be signed.
MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Agrees to restructure contract The Buccaneers and Brate agreed Wednesday to restructure his contract to a two-year, $8 million deal, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The six-year contract that Brate signed in 2018 locked him in with Tampa Bay through the 2023 season, but the restructure lowers the cap hits in both of the next two years. The statuses of Rob Gronkowski and/or O.J. Howard remain in flux with both free agents this offseason, but at the very least, the newly un-retired Tom Brady has Brate at his disposal at tight end in 2022.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn't made up mind
Despite reports that he is retiring, Tom Brady has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he hasn’t made up his mind, two people familiar with the details told The Associated PressJANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
One catch in season-ending loss Brate secured one of three targets for nine yards during the Buccaneers' 30-27 loss to the Rams in their NFC divisional-round matchup Sunday.
Impact Brate had a minimal role in the season-ending defeat, even with Breshad Perriman (hip) and Cyril Grayson (hamstring) sitting out the contest and thereby thinning out the Buccaneers' pass-catching corps further. The veteran tight end remains under contract for the next two seasons at cap hits of $7.3 and $7.9 million, but it remains to be seen what type of offensive overhaul the team might undergo this offseason should Tom Brady decide to call it a career and Brate's position mate Rob Gronkowski opts to join him in retirement.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bucs WR Mike Evans focused on team, not individual success
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Three catches in playoff opener Brate brought in all three targets for 29 yards during the Buccaneers' 31-15 win over the Eagles in an NFC wild-card matchup Sunday.
Impact The veteran tight end filled his usual complementary role effectively and checked in third on the team in receptions on the afternoon. Brate's catch total was his highest since Week 12 against the Colts, and he should be set for modest volume once again in next Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Solid complementary numbers in '21 Brate, who brought in two of three targets for 12 yards in the Buccaneers' 41-17 win over the Panthers in Week 18, finished the 2021 regular season with 30 receptions (57 targets)...
Impact Brate's numbers were essentially right in line with his average figures over the three prior campaigns, a stretch during which he'd tallied 31.3 catches for 294 yards and four touchdowns per season. The veteran tight end continued to serve as the clear No. 2 option at the position behind Rob Gronkowski, and with the Buccaneers entering the postseason with a short-handed receiving corps, he could potentially see an uptick in involvement as Tampa Bay attempts another championship run.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon focused on Bucs
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon is more focused on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers than interviewing for head coaching openingsJANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Raiders beat Chargers with playoff spot on line
The Las Vegas Raiders have beaten the Los Angeles Chargers on a field goal on the final play of overtime in a playoffs-or-bust finale that would have put both teams in the playoffs...JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another TD in Week 17 win Brate brought in two of three targets for five yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 28-24 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Impact Brate was able to make good use of his scant opportunities, crossing the goal line for the second time in as many games on a four-yard grab late in the third quarter. Brate's targets will likely continue to be limited in Week 18 and the postseason, but Antonio Brown's expected release should theoretically open up more potential targets in the air attack.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brown walks away from Bucs; Brady rallies team past Jets
Antonio Brown was kicked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a bizarre, shirtless exit from the field before Tom Brady coolly led the Bucs on a 93-yard drive in the final minutes fo...JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tom Brady fires pass to Cameron Brate for fourth-down TD Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady fires pass to tight end Cameron Brate for fourth-down TD.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • NFL.COM
Cameron Brate on Scoring in the Red Zone ' Press Conference Tight End Cameron Brate spoke to the media on Wednesday during Week 17.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Gets into end zone in win Brate brought in two of four targets for 11 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact The veteran tight end didn't really see an appreciable uptick in targets despite the absences of multiple pass-catching options, but he did find the end zone on a four-yard grab late in the first half. Brate has three straight two-catch efforts and touchdowns in two of his last four contests, giving him some value in very deep formats for those desperate at tight end in their championship games in Week 17.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brady, Bucs rout Panthers 32-6 to clinch NFC South title
Tom Brady threw for 232 yards and a touchdown, Antonio Brown made a grand return to the lineup after missing the last eight games and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina...DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucs' play call opens Cameron Brate's walk-in TD The Tampa Bay Buccaneers use a natural pick play for tight end Cameron Brate to catch a touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
Cameron Brate on His Favorite Holiday Traditions ' Ultimate Teammate Tight end Cameron Brate joins Team Reporter Casey Phillips to talk about his favorite holiday traditions.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Another two catches Brate brought in two of four targets for 22 yards in the Buccaneers' 9-0 loss to the Saints on Sunday night.
Impact Brate produced a pair of receptions for the second straight game and failed to crack 30 yards for the 11th consecutive contest in the process. The veteran tight end's fantasy needle might be moved just slightly with the season-ending injury to Chris Godwin (knee) and the possible Week 16 absences of Leonard Fournette and Mike Evans with hamstring injuries, but even in such a scenario, he's unlikely to see more than a couple of targets over the 3.9 he's averaging thus far this season.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pair of grabs in win Brate brought in two of four targets for 11 yards in the Buccaneers' 33-27 overtime win over the Bills on Sunday.
Impact Brate played on just 25% of the snaps, equating to 21 plays from scrimmage. The veteran tight end is still clearly ahead of non-factor O.J. Howard (five snaps), but as long as Rob Gronkowski is healthy, Brate is typically a touchdown-or-bust option each week.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Finds end zone on one catch Brate secured his only target for a three-yard touchdown in the Buccaneers' 30-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Impact The veteran tight end played just 19% of snaps (13), but he was able to make good use of his one reception. Brate's three-yard score late in the first quarter served as his second touchdown reception of the season, matching his 2020 total, which was achieved over 16 games. Brate's visit to the end zone notwithstanding, he remains an option only in very deep PPR formats and as a DFS dart throw due to his typically low volume and limited role behind Rob Gronkowski.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dynamic duo: Brady, Gronk lead Bucs past Falcons 30-17
Tom Brady threw for 368 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the brink of an NFC South title with a 30-17 victory over the Atlanta FalconsDECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cameron Brate goes above everyone for 3-yard TD Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate goes above everyone for 3-yard TD.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM
The Latest: Kickers had 7 missed XPs in afternoon games
With only the Sunday night matchup between the Broncos and Chiefs remaining, kickers have already combined to miss seven extra points on the dayDECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes trio of catches in win Brate secured three of four targets for 23 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Impact The tight ends were a focal point of the air attack against a Colts defense adept at limiting wideout production, and although Brate's totals were a far cry from those of Rob Gronkowski's, he still turned in a serviceable line for those holding him in very deep PPR formats. Brate now has multiple grabs in three of the past four contests, although Sunday's tally represented his best figure during that period.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
