Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton catches nothing in back-to-back games
The gist
Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton had no catches in a 16-0 win over the Falcons, his second straight zero-catch game.
His blocking keeps him on the field, but his receiving role has shrunk.
How it unfolded
- Mar 5, 2026Otton, coming off back-to-back 59-catch seasons, was due to hit free agency and was described as the busiest tight end in the NFL over the past four years.
- Oct 25, 2026Week 7 vs. Panthers: 1 target, 0 receptions, 0 yards.
- Nov 1, 2026Otton was not targeted in the Buccaneers' 16-0 win over the Falcons; Baker Mayfield attempted only three passes and completed none in rain-soaked conditions.
Key terms
- tight end
- An offensive position in American and Canadian football combining blocking and receiving roles, lined up tight to the offensive line.
- free agency
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
Source: Wikipedia