Cameron Brate

If the Bucs hadn't just signed Brate to a big-time contract, I'd be ready to fade Brate, considering how excellent O.J. Howard was once he took over. The Bucs did sign Brate, however, and Jameis has made it clear that he loves Brate. When Jameis was the starting QB, Brate was a top four fantasy tight end last season. In fact, in the six games Brate started, the Harvard grad was a top 12 tight end even more often than Gronk.

Cameron Brate receives 6-year contract extension

ESPN's Jenna Laine is reporting that the Buccaneers have come to an agreement on a contract extension with tight end Cameron Brate worth $41 million over six years, with $18 million guaranteed.

Fantasy Impact

This seems expensive for a team who drafted O.J. Howard with the 19th overall pick in the draft last year. Brate has been a massive part of their offense over the last two years, hauling in 105 passes for 1,251 yards and 14 touchdowns. It seemed the Bucs were transitioning to Howard down the stretch, as Brate saw just 29 targets over the final seven games of the season. The Bucs have tons of playmakers on their offense, limiting the upside of each player individually. If there's anyone's stock who improved by this move, it's Jameis Winston.