Rachaad White Gets Sean Tucker Money
March 14th, 2026
Former Bucs running back Rachaad White was hoping for a fat bag in free agency.
That’s not what he got. Greg Auman of FOX Sports shared that White scored only a $2 million contract from the Commanders, a one-year deal that also carries another $2 million plus incentives.
Joe can say comfortably that the White that had a conversation with Joe in Miami back in late December would have been in disbelief at only scoring a deal of this size.
White had a base salary of $3.4 million last year, the final year of his Bucs rookie contract as a third-round draft pick.
Consider that the Bucs slapped a $3.5 million restricted free agent tender for 2026 on No. 3 running back Sean Tucker, who had a small body of work. They also couged up $14 million over two years for Steelers free agent Kenny Gainwell to replace White.
Interestingly, Gainwell told WDAE radio this week that about half the NFL called him in free agency. That’s why his price tag was high. It’s a safe bet White got nowhere near the NFL around the league.
March 14th, 2026 at 9:27 am
Guess that also says something about how bad he wanted out. My opinion, bye, tip toe dancer. We have enough receivers.
March 14th, 2026 at 9:27 am
Life is hard luck.
March 14th, 2026 at 9:28 am
Hope Rachaad learned a valuable lesson here.
Mike left with class – Rachaad – not so much!
March 14th, 2026 at 9:30 am
No surprise. They pay the running backs that can run AND catch.
March 14th, 2026 at 9:34 am
Looks like he’s being paid what he’s worth. He pouted when Bucky beat him out. Always believed he was #1 RB. He wasn’t, isn’t. Has a valuable skill set, but not what he believes.
March 14th, 2026 at 9:41 am
Oh, and Mike left with class – right up to the point he was introduced with his new team. His new MVP QB. His new electrifying fan base. Took plenty of swipes at the Bucs. Revealed a different side of him. He got what he wanted. Best team. Best field. Best fans. Best front office.
March 14th, 2026 at 9:41 am
He got seriously underpaid
March 14th, 2026 at 9:41 am
Commanders got a quality RB for a drop in the bucket. They signed Jerome Ford as well, so that’s going to be an actual committee.
Does it speak to Whites ability, or is part of that due to the obvious devaluing of the position in FA.
Players don’t set their market, the people with the money do and fwiw he could’ve took less to go somewhere he wants to actually be. We all know he wanted to go play with Jayden Daniels.
March 14th, 2026 at 9:42 am
No hate for white he has a good couple years especially with Coen but not used enough. He probably took that to play but where he wanted and it’s a one year deal. Mike Evans took less money and it still says a lot about this coaching staff
March 14th, 2026 at 9:42 am
We definitely upgraded the rb room assuming Tucker is retained.
March 14th, 2026 at 9:44 am
He chose the wrong time to leave too. Bucs had no offensive line with the injuries so he had nowhere to run to in order to get some good stats and more money in free agency. Bad luck for him.
March 14th, 2026 at 9:51 am
They kept giving Bucky ineffective snaps that should have gone to White, who was far more effective
March 14th, 2026 at 9:51 am
Used RB market is not so good. Dime a dozen.
March 14th, 2026 at 9:55 am
he was never very good as i repeatedly said. wont be in the league long
March 14th, 2026 at 9:56 am
I wonder how many carries Gainwell will get, or do the Bucs see him as a key special teams player? I don’t see the Bucs drafting a RB until rd 5 or 6, and also pick up a UDFA. In last year’s camp, Josh Williams got a lot of platitudes, but he only rushed for 2.8 ypc against the Saints in week 8. The top 3 guys seem to be set but RB4 is open.
March 14th, 2026 at 9:56 am
He had 1 good year in 4. He hits the hole slow and takes awhile to get up to full speed. His ceiling is much lower than a great starting running back. Maybe a low end starting running back. There’s 30 of those guys in the league and he got paid as such.
March 14th, 2026 at 10:01 am
JL killed it in FA
Didn’t over pay for these over priced, again edge rushers or one’s that were really only names without much production. He didn’t panic and cave to the need that would’ve set the franchise back in 2 years.
He upgraded and solidified the RB room and ST with Gainwell. Made sure TE would be more of a luxury pick in the draft than an immediate need. Signed a nasty DT that is a big upgrade from Hall. Added a low risk edge. Brought back the under valued Ko to help the running game.
All this without big future contracts.
The haters will bitch about not going after Crosby or caving into a 4 yr ridiculous contract for Hendrickson, but he was wise to stay away.
My only grip would be not signing another LBer like Lloyd or Bush. But it’s time to get younger at LBer and I think the add at least 1, maybe 2 in the draft.
If he can land an edge, LBer, then depth on oline/dline then a late vet FA CB, I’m very happy.
March 14th, 2026 at 10:01 am
Best runner on the Bucs last year. Used right, he’s a weapon. Maybe he really should switch to slot. Extend his career and get paid more.
March 14th, 2026 at 10:05 am
Has Tucker signed yet?
March 14th, 2026 at 10:05 am
If he played his cards right, he’d be back here in the same role making the same, or more likely slightly better money. But he chose to pout. Seemed to lack the understanding that the only running backs that get paid are highly productive backs. Now he goes to another committee situation making rb2/3 pay with no way of knowing how he’s going to be used.
March 14th, 2026 at 10:09 am
Grizz under played White. There was not enough film to justify big payday.
And times white would be the hot RB but most of the carries went to Bucky.
March 14th, 2026 at 10:11 am
Perhaps his comments towards Bowles on the way out the door which, while accurate in many circles concerning Bowles effectiveness as a coordinator, might have gave other teams pause as it is not often that a player will basically throw shade on his coach and former team before he has another landing spot. Evans kind of did the same thing but waited until he got his bag before taking cracks at the team, the QB and the Tampa fan base.
March 14th, 2026 at 10:11 am
Rashaad has made no secret of his desire to play with his boy Jayden Daniels.
March 14th, 2026 at 10:20 am
White would not have signed here for that price anyway. We probably would have offered slightly more if he hadn’t slammed the door on the way out. Grizz cost him a lot of cash. Good backup NFL player. Maybe thought he was better than he is.
March 14th, 2026 at 10:20 am
Seems like – anything to get away from the stench of Bowels as Bucs HC!
March 14th, 2026 at 10:21 am
Nicholas Carson,
I agree buddy, with Godwin getting up in age and past injuries, White should’ve made a move to play slot. He has exceptional hands as a rb and can block. RBs come a dime a dozen contrary to slot receivers who are hard to find. White made a bad move. Remember, as a rookie he bragged about starting over Fournette n finally made his point. Patience is a virtual.
March 14th, 2026 at 10:28 am
I hope our next head coach is Mike Tomlin. Never had a losing season…
March 14th, 2026 at 10:28 am
I will mis him counting to 2 before taking off
March 14th, 2026 at 10:39 am
Good blocker and has glimpses of hope. Other than that, he really struggles to pick up 2 yards after touch with his running style. Hot cold kinda RB
March 14th, 2026 at 10:43 am
I trust the Bucs Ownership, HC, GM
They have a plan in place, and they are staying the course
Rachaad White is not what they want in a RB
Kenneth Gainwell is what they want in a RB
He’s a Swiss Army Knife, Special Teams, WR, RB
They paid him for his ability to play multiple positions
White, Tucker, Bucky was a trio of RBs
Neither of them wanted to do the dirty work
They weren’t happy unless they were carrying the football
Gainwell does what they ask of him, instead of pouting
Todd Bowles has said it many times, he want versatile players
I consider Gainwell an upgrade over Rachaad White
He’s a smaller version of Cordarrelle Patterson
Players like that will always contribute, KR/PR, Punt/Kick Off
Run game, Passing Game- RB, WR,
March 14th, 2026 at 10:48 am
Yep I said it a bunch of them probably gave up on Bowles even during the season. There’s too much talent on the team to be playing like this & nobody is gonna want to deal with somebody who’s just stubborn & thinks what he’s doing is always right.
March 14th, 2026 at 10:52 am
I’m just curious as to what Evans is gonna tell the trainers there next year if he gets hurt again.
Trainers: “You feeling alright Mike?”
Evans: “STOP HAMMY TIME. CAN’T TOUCH THIS.”
March 14th, 2026 at 10:52 am
Aww poor thing only two Milly
March 14th, 2026 at 10:55 am
Even the blind can see these players wanting to get away from the Bucs coach retention and regression plan. Ray Charles did a song about it.Watch Lavonte leave. Yes what he said about Todd — that was before reality sunk in.
March 14th, 2026 at 10:58 am
Mobucs Says:
March 14th, 2026 at 10:05 am
Has Tucker signed yet?
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Yes – $3.52 million one year. More than Rachaad, and I’m guessing it’s not sitting well with him.
Him leaving isn’t about Todd. Rachaad wants to be the starting back, and Jaylen is his good friend from Arizona.
March 14th, 2026 at 11:09 am
We have no back with close to Whites blocking ability. White gets punished for attitude, Griz gets rewarded for sucking, Washington gets a great deal. The only win for we Bucs fans is Griz is gone. Not firing him mid season was Todd’s biggest failure last season. All our offensive weapons will miss White’s blocking. Our offense self destructed last year and White’s attitude was and is only a symptom of the damage Grizz did.
March 14th, 2026 at 11:10 am
White was a serviceable RB and a legitimate receiving threat in a system designed by an OC who was nowhere near ready to be a play caller. This is the context that hurt his value as a free agent. He was also (curiously) taken out of games for long stretches at a time with no rhyme or reason.
March 14th, 2026 at 11:13 am
I thought he was going to J-ville
March 14th, 2026 at 11:24 am
“They kept giving Bucky ineffective snaps that should have gone to White, who was far more effective“
And was availabe all year, fans calling Grizzard a scapegoat when Bucky touched the ball more playing less games than Rachaad/Tucker. That’s just moronic.
March 14th, 2026 at 11:30 am
I watched Rachaads press conference in Washington when a reporter asked him was Washington his 1st choice destination and the look on Whites face said a million words!!! White ran out of options and Washington was the ONLY place that wanted him. HE WAS FORCED TO TAKE THE 1 YR PROVE IT DEAL and he even confessed that even thou Jayden is his best friend Washington wasn’t EXACTLY his 1st choice but it is a good spot and it all worked out for the best!! Rachaad thought he was gonna get MORE money with more teams wanting to give him a chance to be RB1 because in his mind he thinks he is better than he actually is BUT hey I hope he has a breakout season in 2026
March 14th, 2026 at 11:31 am
“Even the blind can see these players wanting to get away from the Bucs coach retention and regression plan.“
Gained:
Anzalone
Robinson
Muhammad
Browining
Killbrew
Gainwell
Lost:
Evans
Hall
White
Dean
Retained:
Tucker
Otton
Kieft
Feeney
Bazelak
Even the blind know, roster churn happens ever offseason. For some team more than others, it’s literally what the off-season is set up and scheduled for. Relax and enjoy the ride.
March 14th, 2026 at 11:53 am
Lakeland- -You have Gianwell doing everything except mow the lawn. How is he going to be a good RB too?
March 14th, 2026 at 11:55 am
For all you saying the guys jumped ship… what if those players were not offered a return contract? Ok Evans was… but Dean? Hall? White? What if they were fired and not given an opportunity to come back?
Our new DT Robinson stated he had a choice to go to the Bucs or 49ers, and he choose the Bucs. What’s that tell you guys? Maybe older players have respect for our HC and we needed to get the young guys off the team who aren’t smart enough to run a professional scheme
March 14th, 2026 at 12:04 pm
Watch the Commanches draft Love now at pick 7 in round 1 and he’ll be stuck behind a superior talent yet again. Poor choice of a landing spot by White. It makes me wonder how thin his options were.
March 14th, 2026 at 12:26 pm
White was lethal as a receiver out of the backfield, he seemed like a willing blocker in pass protection, and was mostly a “JAG” as a ball carrier. He can be a productive guy if used right. For the price paid the Commanders got a very good value IMO. Probably cost him some money by “keeping it real” publicly saying Todd should have turned over the DC role to someone else so he could focus on being a HC. 100% truth, but if you’re not a super star there can be consequences for calling out the fact the emperor has no clothes.
March 14th, 2026 at 12:43 pm
TBBF liked Rachaad….but will probably like Kenny G better…
March 14th, 2026 at 12:43 pm
Who Dat!
March 14th, 2026 at 1:48 pm
White is a dumbass, the Bucs would have paid him more to stay. He is a valuable RB when used right. Unfortunately, Grizzard was an idiot OC. White has an attitude and ego problem that drove him to make a stupid financial decision.
March 14th, 2026 at 1:56 pm
Here we go again… All these people on here drinking the JL-Bucs ‘Kool-aid’ Hahaha. This post draft is going to be SO HILARIOUS. They will never learn. They’ll continue to buy-it until the day they die. Gainwell will be the next LT Lmao. He can do it ALL… He’s gonna catch a 100-balls, and go for 1000/1000. And, oh yeah… Throw a couple TD-passes, AND return kicks LoL. Stockholm Syndrome.
March 14th, 2026 at 2:02 pm
I saw the figures and thought to myself. That can be right. Brutal
March 14th, 2026 at 2:03 pm
Say what you want about White but he was productive here. He just didn’t get enough carries. We should have resigned him for that low contract he got. Could have saved on the Gainwell contract and used the money on defense. I don’t think it’s we have or had bad players as much as we just had bad coaching. Grizz was in over his head and didn’t know how to use White and Bowles well his work speaks for it self.
March 14th, 2026 at 2:03 pm
White moving to slot? Are you kidding? This team has nothing but slot receivers on its roster.
March 14th, 2026 at 2:09 pm
Glad he’s gone, he had his chance to be the number one back, once playoff Lenny left and never took advantage of the fact, then his feelings get hurt when we draft Bucky, good riddance……..
March 14th, 2026 at 2:38 pm
Always liked White because of his versatility, durability and hands. Decent blocker as well.
His attitude I think is the reason he’s no longer here. Washington did well money-wise with this acquisition, but Rachaad ended up with a piece of humble pie. He may or may not be done if he can’t get his head right.
March 14th, 2026 at 2:40 pm
He should have been RB 1 last year for us. Rachaad got jerked around.
March 14th, 2026 at 3:10 pm
a pay cut and paying state income taxes….ouch….
March 14th, 2026 at 3:33 pm
I follow this fine website and the podcast for my Bucs news…and I think he’s a great piece to have on a football team and I still don’t think I understand exactly why he is gone? I understand he was unhappy but not …why? He by all accounts was a team guy, supportive of the RB room- heck he even credited Irving as an influence in his game. He never displayed “feature back” running talent, so he certainly couldn’t have been demanding compensation to match it. Either I missed something or he has an agent that strongly advises him play his cards close to his vest (save on social media when he was already out the door; but even then …no real detail or explanation). What did I miss, Joe?
March 14th, 2026 at 4:08 pm
Another guy who couldn’t get away from Baker Mayfield fast enough.
March 14th, 2026 at 4:23 pm
Ownership needs to get ahold of Tony dungy Mike Tomlin Herm edwards ect ect bring back the OGs stear the ship right build a power house give all the players and fans something to be proud of and cheer about! They are available for a 2027 reunion Go Bucs!
March 14th, 2026 at 5:34 pm
white most likely would have gotten at least double that if he stayed, and didn’t wildly swerve lanes on the way out of town…
maybe daniels will give him part of his paycheck 🙂 or maybe not
March 14th, 2026 at 5:40 pm
when dumping the ball to white in the flat, i think he’s one of the best…
it’s like he sees the defenders coming at him in space, like he’s in a video game…he really knows how to move and navigate well in space as defenders approach him…
in tight spaces running thru the line he is not great…he ran harder this past year when hitting holes…but his vision in traffic is not great…
as a receiver he literally is like a superhero dodging bad guys trying to get him…he’s one of the best when used properly…
grizz deserved cannage just for his lack of dumping the ball to rachaad…
if used properly, he could do 750-800 on the ground and 500-750 receiving as a full time back, in a good system, with heavy usage
March 14th, 2026 at 6:37 pm
White was the only back who averaged more than 4 yards per carry, and he was the only back who could pass block worth a crap. Grizz didn’t use him properly, or enough. I could be wrong about this, but I believe he was our most dependable receiver. If he wasn’t, he was close.
If Canales and Coen had to deal with the injury situation that Grizz did, they certainly wouldn’t be head coaches right now. The Bucs were 6 and 2 despite the musical chairs on the OL and missing Godwin, JMac, and Evans, most of that time. Mayfield never looked right the rest of the season. No coach could overcome that. Grizz got a raw deal imo.
The offense will carry the team this fall. The defense will be better, but still be the weak link. The Glazers will regret keeping Bowles.
March 14th, 2026 at 7:08 pm
Irony is not lacking. Evans went to San Fran to win a Super Bowl Dean went to Pittsburgh to win a Super Bowl. Meanwhile, very quietly, White goes to Washington, which has a great quarterback returning and the seventh pick in the draft, and competition in the NFC East. Now, which of the three has the best chance of winning his division and advancing to the Super Bowl?
March 14th, 2026 at 8:34 pm
I had him as a higher value player and am surprised at these numbers
March 14th, 2026 at 9:43 pm
White is a solid NFL running back no doubt. His best attributes were blocking and receiving out of the backfield as noted. The market spoke and he got what he was valued at. Not a RB 1. Best wishes as he deserves it.
March 14th, 2026 at 9:52 pm
The only time White was productive was 2024 when Bucky showed him how a real running back runs and sets up his blocks. White would never set up any blocks, he would simply put his head down and run straight forward. He was a receiver who wasn’t good enough to play so he became a running back so he could play. That’s why he was good in open space and not so good in small spaces. He has no fire behind his eyes. Like Jameel Dean he was afraid of contact
March 14th, 2026 at 10:33 pm
With the OL injuries, the Bucs were best running with White and Tucker.
Irving came back from injury, and the Bucs relentlessly shut down White and Tucker and forced the ball to Irving and lost the division.
I do not know what was happening outside the lines, but it sucked for what was happening inside the lines.
March 15th, 2026 at 12:21 am
Gainwell @ $7 mill per year is an overpay.
March 15th, 2026 at 2:02 am
Hmmm. To quote the Grateful Dead…”I’m going to Hell in a bucket, but at least I’m enjoying the ride.” Right Other Joe?!
March 15th, 2026 at 2:04 am
Mike Evans is gone. Enjoy the ride. Best CB, gone. Best RB last year, a proven red zone stud in the passing game. Gone. Solid run defender. Gone. All for a chance to play for a winning organization and coach.
It’s called getting worse, regression is another word.
Anzalone? He’s gonna flounder in this defense as everyone does. So too will the other three dudes. Please. Reality is on tape.
March 15th, 2026 at 2:04 am
Wow
March 15th, 2026 at 5:58 am
The Bucs got played by Crosby and Hendrickson. They had a pct to go to the Ravens. One did, the other did not. The Bucs lived down to expectations by signing Tier 2 & 3 players. If you call that “killing’ it”, ok. There are still gaping holes on the D. And, a total lack of depth on both sides of the ball. Take a broader look. This was NOT a great FA for the Bucs. They did what we thought they would do. No more, no less.
March 15th, 2026 at 7:15 am
Rod
You have become one of the trolls. Every post is about Baker. Did Baker take your girlfriend? You are obsessed with him. Kinda pathetic
March 15th, 2026 at 10:58 am
He’s an average running back with a little bit of power. He has no stand out special skill set.
March 15th, 2026 at 3:57 pm
Oldbucsfan Says:
March 15th, 2026 at 10:58 am
He’s an average running back with a little bit of power. He has no stand out special skill set.
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You know, except being an exceptional pass blocker, and an exceptional receiver.
But outside of that, he brings nothing to the table. LOL!
As for White getting paid, he’s literally been saying for years he wanted to play with Daniels, and didn’t give his agent a lot to work with in terms of leverage. Not that RBs make very much in general, but the Redskins knew he was dying to play there for whatever reason, and because of that, they could give me a pretty low end deal.
Meanwhile, the Redskins get a guy who can take on DE’s and LB’s to protect Daniels blindside, and get a guy who catches everything in the passing game – along with being a good runner. It’s quite the bargain for Washington.
March 15th, 2026 at 3:58 pm
#99 the big fella Says:
March 15th, 2026 at 7:15 am
Rod
You have become one of the trolls. Every post is about Baker. Did Baker take your girlfriend? You are obsessed with him. Kinda pathetic
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What am I saying that is incorrect?
Baker sucked down the stretch, cost the Bucs a playoff spot, and now players are fleeing the team.
That is what happened, right?
March 16th, 2026 at 12:36 am
So glad we signed Tucker, needed to and completes our RB rotation
March 16th, 2026 at 8:52 pm
I think White was a good back, he was not used enough. I hope he does well with his new team. We had 3 good backs and even Coen couldn’t use them all effectively.