The Facts: The Buccaneers made what was widely expected official today with the release of Brate.

Diehards Line: Brate had spent his entire career with the Buccaneers, signing as an undrafted free agent in 2014. Last year Brate had a disappointing season, missing time with a concussion and a neck injury, and he caught just 20 passes for 174 yards. The Buccaneers drafted two tight ends last year, Cade Otton in the fourth round and Ko Kieft in the sixth round, and they appear focused on getting younger at the position.