The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have secured a long-term commitment from one of their top offensive linemen, locking up right tackle Luke Goedeke with a four-year extension worth $90 million. The deal, which includes $50 million guaranteed and an average annual value of $22.5 million, runs through the 2029 season.
Goedeke was a 2022 second-round pick (No. 57) out of Central Michigan. He split time between left guard and right tackle as a rookie before earning the starting job at right tackle in 2023 after Tristan Wirfs shifted to left tackle. The tandem of Goedeke and Wirfs has become a cornerstone of the Buccaneers’ line. In 2024, Pro Football Focus rated Goedeke 30th among 140 qualifying tackles, while Wirfs stood among the league’s elite at ninth.
This extension places Goedeke among the higher-paid tackles in the league. He is set to be paid at an $22.5 million average per year, with $50 million guaranteed. By value, he ranks eighth among tackles; tied for 10th in AAV, and tied for fourth in guaranteed money.
Implications for the Buccaneers are clear: the team is prioritizing continuity and stability along the offensive line, pairing Goedeke long-term with a proven star in Wirfs to anchor the protection for the passing game and the run game alike. Goedeke’s contract signals confidence in his development and his role as a foundational piece for the offense through the end of the decade.
Summary: The Buccaneers have fortified their offensive line by signing Luke Goedeke to a four-year, $90 million extension with $50 million guaranteed, keeping him in Tampa Bay through 2029 and reinforcing one of the league’s stronger tackle tandems with Tristan Wirfs.
Additional notes:
– Goedeke was a 2022 draftee out of Central Michigan and has shown versatility and growth from year one to year two.
– With this move, Tampa Bay solidifies the left-to-right tackle pairing and reinforces the unit that has been central to the team’s identity on offense.