NFL Rumors: Cole Beasley Interested Giants, Commanders, Panthers Before Bucs Contract

Veteran slot receiver Cole Beasley made his debut for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday after joining their practice squad last week. Beasley reportedly had other options before agreeing to sign with the Bucs.

According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Beasley drew interest from "multiple other teams," including the New York Giants, Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders.

Beasley has had the opportunity to make an instant impact against the Green Bay Packers, thanks to Tampa Bay's depleted wide receiver corps.

Mike Evans was suspended one game for his involvement in a scuffle during last week's game against the New Orleans Saints. Chris Godwin is still recovering from a hamstring injury, and Julio Jones was ruled inactive with a knee injury.

As a practice squad player, Beasley still has the opportunity to sign with any other team if he receives a deal that entices him. His Bucs debut could be an audition for the rest of the teams around the league who are in need of an upgrade to their passing attack.

However, Florio noted that Beasley has already made nearly $50 million in his 11-year career, so money might not be the driving force behind his decisions. He joined Tampa Bay to play alongside legendary quarterback Tom Brady and compete for a Super Bowl.

If Beasley impresses on Sunday, he will likely garner more interest from several teams. But at this stage in his career, it appears Tampa Bay is the right place for him as he chases the championship ring that has eluded him thus far.