Buccaneers Rumors: Tristan Wirfs, TB Have Discussed Possible Move to LT for 2023

After anchoring the right side of Tampa Bay's offensive line for the last several seasons, All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs could be due for a position change, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Fowler reported that the organization has discussed moving the 24-year-old to left tackle to help protect the blind side of the organization's future signal-caller.

Although Wirfs hasn't agreed to a move yet, it's believed that he would be willing to make the switch. Veteran Donovan Smith is the team's current left tackle, but he has one year remaining on his contract, which comes with a $17.9 million cap hit.

If Tampa ultimately decides to release Smith, which is reportedly expected, it would continue an offseason of drastic change for the Buccaneers offense as quarterback Tom Brady retired and both running back Leonard Fournette and tight end Cameron Brate are being let go as well.

Wirfs, the 13th overall pick in the 2020 draft, has been dominant since entering the league. He won the Super Bowl as a rookie and is a two-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler.

As good as he's been over his short career, Wirfs doesn't have a ton of experience playing left tackle. He played all three of his collegiate seasons at Iowa on the right side of the offensive line. He played just three games at left tackle for the Hawkeyes.

Wirfs had some injury issues in 2022, only playing 13 games for Tampa Bay, but he still managed to put in another tremendous season, giving up just two sacks. He made the Pro Bowl and was named a second-team All-Pro.