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Could the Buccaneers be set to move on from another big-ticket free agent signee?

According to a published report, this appears to be the case.

Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports the Buccaneers are readying to cut free safety Dashon Goldson contingent on signing Bears free agent safety Chris Conte.

Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports the Buccaneers are likely to sign Conte, who played under head coach Lovie Smith in Chicago.

The Buccaneers signed Goldson in 2013 from San Francisco, giving him a five-year, $41.25 million deal with $22 million in guarantees. He’s started all 27 games in which he’s played for Tampa Bay, notching 153 tackles.

Per NFLPA data, the 30-year-old Goldson is slated to make $7.5 million in salary the next two seasons and $6.75 million in salary in 2017. Given those contract figures, releasing Goldson outright might be the only option for Tampa Bay should it want to part ways.

The report of Goldson’s potential departure comes after the Buccaneers have released quarterback Josh McCown, defensive end Michael Johnson and offensive tackle Anthony Collins, all of whom were free agent signees in 2014.

However, after a 2-14 season, the Buccaneers have decided to shake up the ranks.

And now, Goldson could be next.