Bucs GM announces veteran WR re-signing from unexpected place

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht had some fun of his own breaking news of a re-signing, but where he broke the news itself is even more amusing.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians and general manager Jason Licht. | Kim Klement-Imagn Images

In a week where NFL insiders and local beat writers are breaking news of NFL signings throughout free agency, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht must’ve felt left out in all the action.

On the third official day of free agency, Licht took to X himself to break the news that the Bucs were re-signing wide receiver Sterling Shepherd. The veteran wide receiver signed a one year deal worth up to $2.25 million with $500,000 guaranteed.

Though what’s even more amusing about Licht announcing Shepard’s deal and breaking it on X was where he broke it from. Per NFL networks Mike Garafolo, the Bucs GM was out on a boat with members of the front office celebrating the end of free agency's first week.

Also I’m told the boat emoji in @jasonrlicht’s post is a nod to the fact the Bucs front office is currently on an end-of-free agency boat party. The final details were hammered out by Licht and assistant GM Mike Greenberg. pic.twitter.com/1Fdu1pwLuQ
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2025

This isn’t Licht’s first time breaking news. In fact, it’s not his first time breaking news on a boat. Last year, Licht announced the return of quarterback John Wolford on X while he was on a boat then, too.

Bucs have agreed to terms with John Wolford, per source. @FifthThird
— Jason Licht (@jasonrlicht) March 15, 2024

Time will tell if this becomes a tradition for the Buccaneers general manager, who is not only one of the best in the NFL at what he does, but also likes to have fun every once and a while on social media.

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