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Buccaneers | Sal Cannella joins Tampa Bay Fri Jul 26, 04:49 PM
Free-agent TE Sal Cannella signed an undisclosed contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, July 26.
Link to story Buccaneers | Sal Cannella agrees to terms Thu Jul 25, 06:58 PM
Free-agent TE Sal Cannella (Seahawks) agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, July 25. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Buccaneers | Tampa Bay sends two to NFI Tue Jul 23, 04:15 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Tanner Taula (undisclosed) and QB Zack Annexstad (undisclosed) were placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list on Tuesday, July 23.
Link to story Buccaneers | Randy Gregory a no-show for camp Tue Jul 23, 04:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Randy Gregory did not show up for the start of training camp and was placed on the Reserve/Did Not Report list on Tuesday, July 23.
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Buccaneers | Two placed on NFI list Mon Jul 22, 05:56 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Zack Annexstad (undisclosed) and TE Tanner Taula (undisclosed) were placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Monday, July 22.
Link to story Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield no stranger to batted passes Wed Jul 17, 12:38 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield finished in a tie with Washington Commanders QB Sam Howell in 2023 for the most batted passes in the league with 20, according to Pro Football Reference. Mayfield finished fifth in batted passes with 16 during the 2022 season despite only playing in 12 games.
| Footballguys view: This is what happens with a shorter quarterback. It's just going to be part of his game. We like projecting Mayfield as a low-end QB2 (we have him ranked QB22) for Fantasy GMs, but the upside is there for him to push for high-end QB2 numbers in his second season with the Buccaneers. |
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Buccaneers | Rachaad White did not get much help from line Sat Jul 13, 02:50 AM
Debbie Buccaneers RB Rachaad White ranked sixth in the league during the 2023 season with 594 yards before contact, but his 2.2 yards before contact was tied for the 19th-lowest mark among 48 qualified rushers.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers can do a better job of giving White a lane. He's not a banger and only had nine broken tackles last year (tied with Josh Allen and Justin Fields). Give White space to work and he can gash a defense. Forcing him to break tackles before he even builds a head of steam doesn't maximize his playmaking ability. |
Buccaneers | Rachaad White looking big numbers Wed Jul 10, 03:33 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White said he wants to post well over 1,000 rushing yards this upcoming season. He rushed for 990 yards in 2023.
| Footballguys view: White may get to that total because he's the unquestioned lead back in 2024. However, if he wants to push for over 1,000 yards rushing then White will need to improve his career average of 3.7 yards per carry. We like projecting him for around 900 yards rushing with 50-60 catches out of the backfield. That makes him an RB2 from a fantasy perspective. If he can improve his rushing numbers, then White could provide more upside (and value) in 2024. |
Buccaneers | Rachaad White has 'no real competition' Sun Jul 7, 03:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White will have 'no real competition at training camp,' according to Jason Kanno of Bucs Wire on Sunday, July 7.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers selected Oregon RB Bucky Irving in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft, but he's more of a change-of-pace back who can catch a lot of passes out of the backfield. White is the lead back, and it's clear-cut that he'll get most of the touches. He's an RB2 for Fantasy GMs with the ability (and opportunity) to crack the top-10 at the position like he did last year when he was the no.8 fantasy running back in standard-scoring leagues. |
Buccaneers | Chris Godwin to get more slot work Fri Jul 5, 12:46 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin is expected to see more work in the slot after moving outside in 2023, according to sources Friday, July 5.
| Footballguys view: We've heard this drumbeat before this offseason. Fantasy GMs could get value play from Godwin who is being drafted as a WR3/flex with upside. We don't think he'll push for nearly 10 touchdowns like he did a few years ago (9 in 2019), but Godwin should have more than the two scores he did in 2023. The more touchdowns, the higher he could climb the charts. Perhaps from the slot, Godwin can get into the end zone more in 2024. |
Chris Godwin player page
Buccaneers | Trey Palmer projected as starter Sun Jun 23, 08:45 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Trey Palmer was projected as a starter in 11-personnel, according to Bucs Wire.
| Footballguys view: Keep an eye on third round pick Jalen McMillan, who has turned heads in OTAs with his versatility and advanced technical prowess for a rookie. Palmer has deep speed and will figure into the offensive game plan every week, but McMillan might be the better bet to replace Chris Godwin in 2025 if the Bucs let him walk in free agency. |
Buccaneers | Graham Barton financials Thu Jun 13, 02:54 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round draft choice OL Graham Barton (Duke) signed a four-year contract worth a reported $14.027 million - including a $7.021 million signing bonus - on Thursday, June 13. The deal also includes a fifth-year team option.
Link to story Buccaneers | Graham Barton inks rookie deal Thu Jun 13, 12:44 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Graham Barton, the team's first-round draft selection, signed his four-year rookie deal Thursday, June 13. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan impressing his QB Thu Jun 13, 12:39 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan's performance at practice Tuesday, June 11, impressed QB Baker Mayfield. 'Just explosive, a smooth route runner,' Mayfield said. 'So just now, having him put it all together in the offense.'
| Footballguys view: With Trey Palmer banged up, McMillan has a larger opportunity. He could win the no.3 job for the Buccaneers behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. |
Buccaneers | Trey Palmer injured Thu Jun 13, 12:39 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Trey Palmer (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 12, because he is dealing with an undisclosed injury, according to ESPN.com's Jenna Laine.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chris Braswell inks rookie deal Wed Jun 12, 02:27 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Chris Braswell signed his four-year rookie contract on Wednesday, June 12.
Link to story Buccaneers | Tristan Wirfs present Tue Jun 11, 09:03 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs is attending mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 11. Wirfs is seeking a new contract.
Link to story Buccaneers | Deven Thompkins cut from IR Mon Jun 10, 06:37 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Deven Thompkins (hamstring) was released from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, June 10, after receiving an injury settlement.
Link to story Buccaneers | Sterling Shepard signs with Bucs Thu Jun 6, 11:32 AM
Free-agent WR Sterling Shepard (Giants) signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to sources Thursday, June 6. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Shepard is not the same player that flashed years ago (2018), but he provides valuable experience for the Buccaneers on the depth chart. He's competing for a reserve spot as the no.4 or no.5 receiver behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, and Trey Palmer. |
Sterling Shepard player page
Buccaneers | Cody Thompson lands with Tampa Wed Jun 5, 09:38 PM
Free-agent WR Cody Thompson (Seahawks) signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, June 5.
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Buccaneers | Ryan Jensen placed on retired list Tue Jun 4, 06:51 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Ryan Jensen was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Tuesday, June 4.
Link to story Buccaneers | Deven Thompkins moved to IR Tue Jun 4, 06:19 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Deven Thompkins (hamstring) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, June 4, after he cleared waivers.
Link to story Buccaneers | Deven Thompkins injury update Mon Jun 3, 06:28 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Deven Thompkins (hamstring) was waived/injured last week because of a hamstring injury. He is only expected to be sidelined for one to two weeks.
Link to story Buccaneers | Deven Thompkins cut Fri May 31, 04:49 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Deven Thompkins (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation on Friday, May 31.
Link to story Buccaneers | Deven Thompkins waived/injured Thu May 30, 06:47 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Deven Thompkins (undisclosed) was waived/injured Thursday, May 30.
Link to story Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan signs rookie deal Wed May 29, 03:10 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-round draft choice WR Jalen McMillan signed a four-year contract with the Buccaneers Wednesday, May 29. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: McMillan was one of our favorite mid-round receivers in the 2024 NFL draft. The Washington wideout can work a defense from the slot. We like the way he can pick up yards after the catch, and McMillan smoothly makes the transition from receiver to runner on underneath routes where he can catch the ball in stride. The rookie is working to be the no.3 receiver for the Buccaneers behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. |
Buccaneers | Earnest Brown joins Bucs Wed May 22, 03:18 PM
Free-agent DE Earnest Brown (49ers) signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, May 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also released RB Patrick Laird.
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Buccaneers | Tykee Smith under contract Wed May 22, 03:15 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-round draft choice S Tykee Smith signed a four-year contract with the Buccaneers Wednesday, May 22. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Buccaneers | Andrew Hayes signed Mon May 13, 07:04 PM
Undrafted free-agent CB Andrew Hayes (Central Arkansas) signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, May 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Buccaneers | Logan Stenberg, Quandre Mosely cut Mon May 13, 06:22 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OG Logan Stenberg and CB Quandre Mosely were waived Monday, May 13.
Link to story Buccaneers | Devin Culp under contract Mon May 13, 04:32 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers seventh-round draft choice TE Devin Culp signed a four-year contract with the Buccaneers Monday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Buccaneers | Antione Winfield extended Mon May 13, 02:06 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. agreed to a four-year deal worth $84.1 million, according to sources Monday, May 13. The deal includes $45 million guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: The deal makes Winfield, who received the franchise tag in March, the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history -- the first time in modern NFL history that a safety has set this mark. As ESPN.com's Jenna Laine reported, Winfield turned in one of the finest performances of any defensive player in the league in 2023 -- tying for a league-leading six forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. He registered 122 tackles -- fourth most among all league defensive backs and second most on the team -- with six tackles for loss, 12 passes defended, six sacks, eight quarterback hits, and three interceptions. Winfield is positioned to continue delivering at a high level this year. |
Buccaneers | Tampa Bay adding Ramon Jefferson Sun May 12, 11:21 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Ramon Jefferson (Kentucky) is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Link to story Buccaneers | Bucky Irving, Elijah Klein signed Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fourth-round draft choice RB Bucky Irving and sixth-round draft choice OG Elijah Klein signed four-year contracts with the Buccaneers Friday, May 10. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Irving is undersized and had a poor combine, but the same could have been said of Kyren Williams in 2022. For now, Irving is no threat to Rachaad White's fantasy value, but he should get more work as the backup to White than Chase Edmonds did. In the long term, Irving could surprise with his elusiveness and tackle-breaking ability. He's worth a third/fourth round pick in dynasty rookie drafts. |
Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan fully healed Fri May 10, 02:46 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-round draft choice WR Jalen McMillan (Washington) told reporters his sprained medial collateral ligament from last season is 100% as of Friday, May 10.
| Footballguys view: McMillan has talent, and he's going to compete for the no.3 job on the depth chart behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Trey Palmer will be the primary competition for the spot. McMillan has a nice size/speed combination with reliable hands, but he may not be as fast as Palmer. |
Buccaneers | Chris Godwin to work mostly in slot Wed May 8, 09:50 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin will be used primarily as a slot receiver in offensive coordinator Liam Coen's scheme, according to wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon.
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Buccaneers | Coaches Believe Rookie RB Bucky Irving Can Contribute Tue May 7, 04:16 PM
While speaking to reporters at a press conference on Monday, Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen said he thinks the way the team's offense can go from good to great in 2024 is to get better in the run game, and a newcomer looks like he'll be part of that effort. The Bucs drafted Bucky Irving out of Oregon in the fourth round earlier this month and Coen said on Monday that the rookie is "pretty dynamic where he gives us the ability in the run and pass game."
| Footballguys view: Running backs coach Skip Peete said Irving has the ability to "create big plays" that could serve him well when it comes to vying with Rachaad White and others for a place in the backfield. Remember, White finished last year as RB4, a number based heavily on volume. White's 336 touches last year were second in the NFL, behind San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey's 339. Still, no team in the league ran for fewer yards than the Buccaneers in 2023, so anything Irving or anyone else can do to lift the team to a better place will be a step in the right direction in Tampa -- even if it's not ideal for White. We'll continue to monitor. |
Buccaneers | Early role for Jalen McMillan? Sun May 5, 01:39 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan could be a 'true No. 3 receiver' this season with the offense expected to feature more three-receiver sets under offensive coordinator Liam Coen, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: McMillan has a ton of talent, and he could win the no.3 job on the depth chart behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin as a rookie. The third-round pick out of Washington can be a consistent playmaker. He's got a nice size/speed combination, and McMillan is a savvy route runner who can create his own space before and after the catch. We love him in dynasty formats. |
Buccaneers | Pressley Harvin to try out Wed May 1, 03:06 PM
Free-agent P Pressley Harvin III (Steelers) is scheduled to participate in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to story Buccaneers | Joe Tryon-Shoyinka will not get fifth-year option Tue Apr 30, 10:52 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka will not have his fifth-year team option exercised, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman.
Link to story Buccaneers | Tampa picks up DJ Williams Sat Apr 27, 10:39 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB DJ X. Williams (Arizona) agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, April 27, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Buccaneers | Zack Annexstad going to Tampa Sat Apr 27, 08:31 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Zack Annexstad (Illinois State) agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, April 27.
Link to story Buccaneers | Tampa Bay adds Bucky Irving Sat Apr 27, 01:28 PM
Oregon RB Bucky Irving was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 125th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Irving is a slot receiver who plays running back. He's so quick and so fast that sometimes he's a blur on the field. Irving is not your traditional running back, so the Buccaneers will have to creative with the way he is used. |
Buccaneers | Tampa adds Jalen McMillan Fri Apr 26, 10:51 PM
Washington WR Jalen McMillan was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 92nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chris Braswell joins Tampa Bay Fri Apr 26, 09:03 PM
Alabama LB Chris Braswell was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 57th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Buccaneers | Graham Barton headed to Tampa Bay Thu Apr 25, 11:13 PM
Duke C Graham Barton was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 26th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Buccaneers | Richard LeCounte off roster Wed Apr 24, 04:05 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Richard LeCounte III was waived Wednesday, April 24.
Link to story Buccaneers | Ben Sinnott met with Tampa Bay Wed Apr 17, 02:12 AM
Kansas State TE Ben Sinnott completed a two-day visit with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, April 16.
Link to story Buccaneers | Tampa Bay getting to know Tykee Smith Tue Apr 16, 12:31 PM
University of Georgia S Tykee Smith is visiting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, April 16.
Link to story Buccaneers | More on William Gholston's deal Mon Apr 15, 07:55 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DE William Gholston (Buccaneers) signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, April 15. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyWilliam Gholston player page