Le’Veon Bell rumors: 5 best fits in NFL free agency

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Buccaneers had a highly disappointing 2017 season, finishing 5-11 after being a popular preseason sleeper and getting a lot of hype from appearing on “Hard Knocks.” The league’s 27th-ranked rush offense (90.6 yards per game) needs a spark, and Doug Martin (2.9 yards per carry in 2017) is as good as gone after back-to-back dismal seasons. Peyton Barber had some good moments in Martin’s stead, but he looks like nothing more than a serviceable backup.

Tampa Bay already has the fifth-most salary cap space in the league right now ($61.45 million-Over The Cap.com), with the possibility to add another $6.75 million by making the obvious decision to cut Martin. So an entrance into the mix for Bell, if he is available, cannot be totally ruled out.

A more-balanced offense (389 rush attempts in 2017; 26th in the league) would benefit quarterback Jameis Winston immensely. Some of that has to do with game situation and a bad defense last season, but Bell would be a nice fit for the Buccaneers if he can be courted in free agency.