The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have many difficult questions to answer this offseason before they prepare for the 2025 season. One that no one wants to think about is, “Will Justin Skule be back in Tampa Bay for 2025?”
Justin Skule may be a backup on the depth chart, but in 2024, he proved that his versatility on the offensive line is priceless.
Justin Skule will be 28 when next season kicks off, and after a strong three seasons with the Bucs, he may finally be hitting his stride. He has not started much during that time, but he has shown flexibility and filling in where needed.
This brings us to the question: What will his next contract be, and should the Bucs pay it?
Over the Cap speculates that as of January 28, Skule will earn a bit more than he did in 2024. The 2025 NFL Draft class was seen as loaded at the tackle position but with so many being projected to move inside to guard or center, Skule could be making himself a lot of money at the right time. They have his current money projected to be around $5.6 million a year and at 28 years old there could be a few years on the deal.
The Bucs are projected to have just $11 million dollars, before any adjustments, in their salary cap this offseason. That small number may make it hard for the Bucs to be able to retain him at that price. Especially considering the team has two bookend tackles in All-Pro Tristan Wirfs and breakout player Luke Goedeke.
Skule may not be back in Tampa Bay but he is likely to be paid well and have a chance to play meaningful reps somewhere in 2025.