Buccaneers star hints at surprise departure from Tampa Bay

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Billy Heyen
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back room is getting a bit crowded.

It could lead to the departure of a former Bucs star.

Rachaad White, who took a backseat in 2024 to rookie Bucky Irving, might have his eyes on a future elsewhere.

On White's Instagram story, he posted a caption signaling this would be "one last ride."

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White will be a free agent after the season.

He remains a talented rusher and receiver out of the backfield. Some NFL team could get him at a bargain rate if he again spends this year as a pseudo-backup to Irving.

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White is still just 26, and he's a former third-round pick who proved in 2023 (with 990 rushing, 549 receiving yards) that he can be a standout NFL player.

The Buccaneers will likely count on him occasionally in 2025, and then White might find himself a spot that more appreciates his talents.

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