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From $12.5M to $4.5M: Bucs Star Takes Massive Pay Cut

The Bucs restructured Jamel Dean’s contract, with the cornerback taking a pay cut in exchange for becoming a free agent in 2026. Dean was set to earn $12.5 million this season. “But he will now make $4.25 million, with another $750K available through playing-time incentives,” insider Greg Auman added. Tampa Bay beat Atlanta 23-20 in Week 1.