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Buccaneers | Teddy Bridgewater to be primary backup Mon Aug 25, 10:49 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Teddy Bridgewater will serve as the primary backup to QB Baker Mayfield, as the team has elected to waive QB Kyle Trask. Bridgewater came out of retirement to sign with the team Aug. 5.

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Buccaneers | Kyle Trask to be waived/injured Mon Aug 25, 05:44 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Kyle Trask (shoulder) will be waived/injured and will move to the Reserve/Injured list if he is not claimed, according to a source.

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Buccaneers | Dennis Houston cut by Tampa Mon Aug 25, 04:39 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneer are cutting WR Dennis Houston (undisclosed) on Monday, Aug. 25. He missed the end of the preseason due to an undisclosed injury.

Buccaneers | More cuts for Tampa Bay Mon Aug 25, 04:15 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have cut QB Connor Bazelak and RB Owen Wright on Monday, Aug. 25.

Buccaneers | Tanner Taula cut loose by Bucs Mon Aug 25, 04:11 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived TE Tanner Taula on Monday, Aug. 25. He had been with the team's practice squad the past two seasons.

Buccaneers | Rakim Jarrett waived by Bucs Sun Aug 24, 05:29 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Rakim Jarrett was waived Sunday, Aug. 24.

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Buccaneers | Busy night for Tez Johnson Sun Aug 24, 01:54 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson caught all eight of his targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 23.

Footballguys view: Johnson lasted until the seventh round of the draft because he is tiny (5'10" 154) by NFL standards, but with Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan out early in the season, he should get on the field at times and show that he belongs. Johnson is cat quick and could make some plays against defenses more concerned with Mike Evans and Bucky Irving.

Buccaneers | Shilo Sanders waived after incident Sun Aug 24, 01:15 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Shilo Sanders, who was ejected from the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Aug. 23, was waived by the team on Sunday, Aug. 24.

Buccaneers | Jase McClellan cut loose Sun Aug 24, 01:13 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are waiving RB Jase McClellan on Sunday, Aug. 24. He received one carry in the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 23.

Buccaneers | Teddy Bridgewater to miss preseason game Sat Aug 23, 06:04 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Teddy Bridgewater (illness) will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 23, because an illness.

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Buccaneers | Cade Otton interested in extension Sat Aug 23, 09:53 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton is entering the final season of his current deal and said that he would be interested in a contract extension. However, it appears uncertain if the organization has mutual interest in bringing him back for 2026 and beyond.

Footballguys view: We'll see what Otton can do this season, especially with WR Chris Godwin banged up. With Godwin out of action for the start of the regular season, QB Baker Mayfield could be leaning more on guys like Otton and rookie WR Emeka Egbuka.

Buccaneers | Jaden Smith let go Fri Aug 22, 03:34 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jaden Smith was waived Friday, Aug. 22.

Buccaneers | Injury settlement for Michael Pratt Thu Aug 21, 05:25 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Michael Pratt (hand) was waived from the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday, Aug. 21, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.

Buccaneers | Chris Godwin activated with caveat Thu Aug 21, 01:42 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday, Aug. 21, but he won't play until October. The plan is to have him practicing by Week 2, and the team feels he is on schedule with where he should be.

Footballguys view: He can be practicing by Week 2, but Godwin needs to get back into football shape at that time which could take a couple more weeks. With a current ADP of WR40, Godwin's draft status will drop upon this news. The fantasy stock for rookie WR Emeka Egbuka should continue to rocket up the charts.

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Buccaneers | Tristan Wirfs will be on roster Thu Aug 21, 09:45 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) will open the season on the 53-man roster, which keeps a return within the first four weeks a possibility.

Buccaneers | Kyle Trask to start final preseason game Wed Aug 20, 08:22 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Kyle Trask will start the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 23, and QB Teddy Bridgewater will also play.

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Buccaneers | Rachaad White back at practice Tue Aug 19, 09:55 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White (groin) was back in the backfield for practice Tuesday, Aug. 19, but he didn't see too many reps.

Buccaneers | Teddy Bridgewater, Kyle Trask splitting reps Tue Aug 19, 09:53 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QBs Teddy Bridgewater and Kyle Trask continue to split time with the second-string offense, and neither play is believed to have a leg up in the battle for the primary backup job to QB Baker Mayfield.

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Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan likely going on IR Tue Aug 19, 03:14 PM

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (neck) will start the regular season on the Reserve/Injured list and may not return until after the team's Week 9 bye, according to sources.

Footballguys view: McMillan is the second wide receiver projected to miss some time this season. Chris Godwin underwent ankle surgery, but is expected to return to the field sometime this season, likely earlier than McMillan at this rate. The Buccaneers will now rely heavily on receivers Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka to start the season, with both Godwin and McMillan set to miss some time. Footballguy Sigmund Bloom believes rookie Tez Johnson might be worth watching as the season draws nearer. Also worth remembering: TE Cade Otton's string of high-end outings last year came with Godwin and Evans both sidelined.

Buccaneers | WR Jalen McMillan to miss start of regular season Tue Aug 19, 11:49 AM

Head coach Todd Bowles said at a press conference that Jalen McMillan has a severe neck strain and that he will not be ready to play for the team's Week 1 game against the Falcons.

Footballguys view: Bowles did not say how much more time McMillan will miss, but Tampa Bay Times staffer Rick Stroud reports the wideout will be placed on injured reserve. If so, McMillan will have to miss four games (but it could reportedly be more). McMillan was a third-round pick last year, and he had 37 catches for 461 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie. Remember, the Buccaneers have not activated Chris Godwin from the PUP list yet. With McMillan out and Godwin questionable at best, first-round pick Emeka Egbuka will have a sizable, immediate role alongside Mike Evans.

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Buccaneers | Christian Izien injures oblique Sun Aug 17, 11:08 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Christian Izien (oblique) sustained an injured oblique during the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday, Aug. 16.

Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan exits preseason contest Sun Aug 17, 09:38 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (neck) was carted to the locker room after landing on his neck while attempting a catch during the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday, Aug. 16.

Footballguys view: McMillan is set to be the #3 receiver for the Bucs to open the season with Chris Godwin likely to be on the PUP list for at least the first four games. While the team could be less aggressive passing downfield early in the season because left tackle Tristan Wirfs is going to miss time, McMillan showed a knack for the splash play last year and was at least draftable before suffering this injury. Seventh round rookie Tez Johnson has had a great spring and summer could get in with the first team in practice while McMillan is on the mend.

Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield locked in Fri Aug 15, 02:46 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield played so well in the joint practice against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, Aug. 14, that he will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16, according to head coach Todd Bowles.

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Buccaneers | Mike Evans to sit out preseason game Thu Aug 14, 04:50 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16, after performing well during the joint practice against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Aug. 14, according to Todd Bowles.

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Buccaneers | Michael Pratt on injured reserve Wed Aug 13, 05:32 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Michael Pratt (back) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 13, after clearing waivers.

Buccaneers | Michael Pratt waived/injured Tue Aug 12, 02:19 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Michael Pratt (back) was waived/injured Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Footballguys view: Pratt was a seventh-rounder in last year's draft who lost the battle for the backup role to Malik Willis in Green Bay. This year, he's the odd man out in a fight between Kyle Trask and Teddy Bridgewater.

Buccaneers | Tampa takes a look at two receivers Mon Aug 11, 05:59 PM

Free-agent WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (Panthers) and WR Cody Thompson (Buccaneers) recently worked out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Buccaneers | Jase McClellan agrees to deal Mon Aug 11, 03:04 PM

Free-agent RB Jase McClellan (Falcons) agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, Aug. 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Buccaneers | Rachaad White day-to-day Mon Aug 11, 01:57 PM

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White (groin) is considered day-to-day because of his groin injury, according to head coach Todd Bowles.

Footballguys view: We were bracing for worse news when White had additional testing, but it sounds like this won't be something that affects White in Week 1. It does still open the door for Sean Tucker to make this more of a committee behind Bucky Irving. The Bucs really like Tucker, although White is still the best passing down back they have.

Buccaneers | One Bucs RB in, one out Monday Mon Aug 11, 09:33 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Josh Williams (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, Aug. 11. RB Owen Wright (undisclosed) is out, though.

Buccaneers | Rachaad White idle Monday Mon Aug 11, 09:30 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White (groin) is out of practice Monday, Aug. 11.

Buccaneers | Anthony Walker nursing leg injury Sun Aug 10, 11:35 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Anthony Walker (leg) has yet to participate in training camp due to a leg injury, and he remains on the Non-Football Injury list.

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Buccaneers | Josh Williams still battling hamstring injury Sun Aug 10, 11:31 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Josh Williams (hamstring) remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury, and he has been out for at least a week with the injury.

Buccaneers | Rachaad White suffers injury Sun Aug 10, 04:43 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White (groin) suffered a groin injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9, and will not return.

Footballguys view: White is going to miss at least a few weeks, and he is undergoing additional testing. The team really likes third string back Sean Tucker and they should feel comfortable with him as the #2 back going into the season if White's injury will sideline him into the regular season. This could also boost the early season ceiling for Bucky Irving, who has been working on pass protection this offseason.

Buccaneers | Dennis Houston suffers groin injury Sun Aug 10, 02:08 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Dennis Houston (groin) left the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans due to a groin injury.

Buccaneers | Sean Tucker solid in preseason opener Sun Aug 10, 02:06 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker rushed 13 times for 50 yards and a touchdown in the preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, Aug. 9, while adding a catch for no gain on his lone target.

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Buccaneers | Ryan Miller allowed to return Sat Aug 9, 09:43 PM

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Ryan Miller (head) has been cleared to return to the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 9, after being checked for a concussion.

Buccaneers | Ryan Miller out of game Sat Aug 9, 09:43 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Ryan Miller (head) left the preseason game early Saturday, Aug. 9, and is being evaluated for a concussion.

Buccaneers | TB still unsure about Chris Godwin's return Tue Aug 5, 02:32 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) is making good progress in his recovery, but general manager Jason Licht said it is too early to say if Godwin will be ready for the start of the regular season.

Footballguys view: Licht did indicate that the team is satisfied with the progress Godwin has made in recovering from the injury. Beyond that, the Bucs are confident enough that Godwin will recover fully that they signed him this offseason to a three-year, $66 million contract that has no language that protects the team if Godwin's ankle prevents him from playing. It's safe to say the team expects Godwin will be back, even if it's not Week 1. Godwin is being drafted as WR36 in Round 7. There's plenty of long-term upside at that price, but the early-season risk is obvious.

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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield back at practice Tue Aug 5, 02:25 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (hand) participated in practice Tuesday, Aug. 5.

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Buccaneers | One-year deal for Teddy Bridgewater Tue Aug 5, 02:07 PM

Free-agent QB Teddy Bridgewater (Lions) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, Aug. 5, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Buccaneers | Teddy Bridgewater likely to Tampa Tue Aug 5, 09:35 AM

Free-agent QB Teddy Bridgewater (Lions) is visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, Aug. 5, and is expected to sign a deal with them.

Footballguys view: Bridgewater, 32, last suited up for the Lions in December 2024, coming out of retirement to serve as Jared Goff's backup. Bridgewater did not appear in a regular-season game. In the playoffs, he completed his only pass attempt for 3 yards in a 45-31 loss against the Commanders in the divisional round. For the Bucs, Bridgewater would help shore up the quarterback room, with Michael Pratt dealing with a back injury. Baker Mayfield also just returned to practice Tuesday after missing multiple days with a contusion in his right throwing hand, leaving the Bucs with just two quarterbacks.

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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka may have early role Tue Aug 5, 12:41 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka has been a standout performer during training camp and could have a bigger role in the passing game if WR Chris Godwin (ankle) misses some regular season games, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Dan Graziano. Egbuka could have a solid role even when Godwin returns to the lineup.

Footballguys view: Graziano also noted the Bucs aren't counting out Godwin for Week 1, but they believe there's a chance he could miss a couple of games at the start of the season as he works his way back from the injury. But Graziano went on to suggest the Egbuka pick wasn't about Godwin as much as it's about Mike Evans, who turns 32 later this month and has reached the point of his career when he's deciding year-to-year how long he wants to continue. It was also about the need for depth at that position. But more than anything, it was about Egbuka, who is the talk of training camp.

Buccaneers | Injury settlement for DJ Williams Mon Aug 4, 06:12 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB DJ X. Williams (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 4, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.

Buccaneers | Zyon McCollum seeking extension Sun Aug 3, 10:36 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum is seeking a contract extension, and his agent popped into training camp to meet with team officials.

Buccaneers | Jacob Harris signed Sat Aug 2, 10:37 AM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent WR Jacob Harris (Eagles) Saturday, Aug. 2.

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Buccaneers | DJ Williams moved to IR Fri Aug 1, 05:46 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB DJ X. Williams (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 1.

Buccaneers | Michael Pratt sidelined Fri Aug 1, 01:41 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Michael Pratt (back) is not practicing because of a sore back, according to head coach Todd Bowles.

Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield idle Friday Fri Aug 1, 09:17 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (hand) is out of practice Friday, Aug. 1, due to a contusion on his right hand. Scans were negative, and he's day to day.

Footballguys view: The team wanted to rule out a worse injury, like a fracture. In the meantime, Kyle Trask will get to run the first team offense and try to show that he might be overlooked as a developing quarterback because he has barely seen the field during his NFL career.

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Buccaneers | Trey Palmer misses practice Thu Jul 31, 02:03 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Trey Palmer (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, July 31.

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