Report: Bucs open $9M in cap space as Brady restructures deal

Quarterback Tom Brady restructured his contract to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers an additional $9 million in salary-cap space, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Buccaneers had less than $4.4 million in cap space before the move, leaving them with little room to sign their 2022 draft class and bring in additional players.

Brady remains on track to become a free agent for the second time in his career in 2023. The 44-year-old is entering his third campaign with Tampa Bay after spending his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots.

The Buccaneers could use some of their newfound space to re-sign free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski, but he's yet to commit to playing in 2022. Veteran defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is also a free agent and could potentially return for a fourth year with Tampa Bay.