What It Means:

It suggests the Bucs are prepared to move on from Rodgers. Tampa could also be waiting for the market to be set on him before making him an offer. Despite coming off a career year, the 27-year-old Rodgers is unlikely to generate much free agent interest. The Bucs may view Peyton Barber as an in-house replacement.

Rodgers' 0.04 Rushing Net Expected Points (NEP) per attempt was 11th-best among the 42 running backs to top 100 carries this year. He produced significantly more value on a per-play basis than teammate Doug Martin (-0.20 Rushing NEP per play).