Bucs rookie TE Cade Otton credits late mother for winning TD

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) reaches into the end zone for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Buccaneers rookie TE Cade Otton credits late mother for winning TD catch

By Max Steele | Last updated 11/7/22

On his game-winning TD catch Sunday, his first NFL score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie tight end Cade Otton believes his mom was watching from somewhere. The 23-year-old made the catch with nine seconds left in the Bucs' 16-13 win over the Rams.

Sally Otton died on Sept. 18, days after her son made his first NFL reception against the Saints. Otton said she played a crucial role in his development on and off the field.

"Obviously, I miss my mom and think about her right away. I know she'd be so proud of me... and happy that she got to watch me do it." ♥️

️: @CadeOtton on his first NFL TD pic.twitter.com/eCzYf63Idh
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Otton, who is filling the "Gronk"-shaped hole in the Bucs offense, finished with a career-best five catches for 68 yards. He had a clutch 28-yard catch during the winning drive.