Report: Wirfs not attending OTAs, seeks extension

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs has no intention of reporting to OTAs as he seeks a contract extension, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports.

Wirfs and the Buccaneers haven't made progress on a new deal, Fowler adds.

Head coach Todd Bowles seemed unconcerned with Wirfs' absence, telling reporters after Tuesday's practice that he's talked to the lineman, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. Bowles also stressed that OTAs are ultimately voluntary.

The 13th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Wirfs is entering the final season of his rookie contract after having his fifth-year option picked up last offseason.

The 25-year-old has become one of the NFL's biggest offensive line talents. He's made the Pro Bowl in each of the last three seasons and earned a first-team All-Pro nod in 2021.

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