Antonio Bryant wants a long-term deal from the Buccaneers, but he is unlikely to get one prior to Wednesday's deadline.
Tampa Bay placed their franchise-tag on Bryant, and if an agreement isn't reached he'll be forced to play under the one-year tender worth $9.8 million that he already signed.
He will be the highest paid player on the Buccaneers next season.
"I'm not unhappy about being a franchise player. That's not it ? just an overall picture, but I'm past that," Bryant said in March.
Bryant Unlikely To Get Long-Term Deal From Bucs