Latest News
Filter by Team
QB RB WR TE PK | All Non-IDP | DT DE DL ILB OLB LB CB S DB | Footballguys View | All the news |
Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield expected to be fine Wed Sep 17, 02:09 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (knee) may miss some practice time this week but should be ready to play in the Week 3 game, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: We're feeling great here with the report Mayfield did not need to undergo any tests because of his injury. Against the Jets on Sunday, Mayfield should finish the week as a top-10 fantasy quarterback. |
Baker Mayfield player page
Buccaneers | Luke Goedeke to miss time Tue Sep 16, 03:50 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Luke Goedeke (foot) is expected to miss some time after aggravating an injury he came into Week 2 with.
Link to story Buccaneers | Calijah Kancey's season over Tue Sep 16, 12:59 PM
Updating previous reports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Calijah Kancey (pectoral) is out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle.
| Footballguys view: The Bucs took Kancey with the 19th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and although calf injuries have caused him to miss time, he's been a starter when healthy since the beginning of his rookie year. Along with Pro Bowler Vita Vea, Kancey has played an integral role in the Bucs' push up the middle, registering a team-leading 7.5 sacks last season despite only seeing action in 12 games due to a calf injury. It's a significant loss for the NFC South favorites, who may find themselves in the market for some depth on the defensive line. |
Calijah Kancey player page
Buccaneers | Calijah Kancey feared out for season Tue Sep 16, 12:39 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Calijah Kancey (pectoral) is feared to have suffered a torn pectoral muscle, which would end his season.
Link to storyCalijah Kancey player page
Buccaneers | Tristan Wirfs on the cusp Tue Sep 16, 09:30 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) didn't have any soreness after two straight practices, according to head coach Todd Bowles. They'll re-evaluate him later in the week.
Link to story Buccaneers | Cade Otton logs three grabs Tue Sep 16, 12:35 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton had three catches (on four targets) for 25 yards versus the Houston Texans in Week 2.
Link to story Buccaneers | Four catches for Sterling Shepard Tue Sep 16, 12:29 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard posted 34 yards on four receptions against the Houston Texans in Week 2. Shepard was targeted four times.
Link to storySterling Shepard player page
Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka scores again Tue Sep 16, 12:18 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka had four receptions, 29 yards, and a touchdown against the Houston Texans in Week 2. He was targeted seven times, which ranked second on the team.
Link to story Buccaneers | Bucky Irving racks up 121 yards on MNF Tue Sep 16, 12:14 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving gained 71 yards on 17 carries during the team's Week 2 win over the Houston Texans. Irving added six receptions (on six targets) for 50 yards.
| Footballguys view: Two seasons ago, the Buccaneers owned the NFL's worst running game and drafted accordingly, selecting Irving and enjoying instant success by leaning on him as the lead back in 2024. A year later, they've discovered they have two quality options that can be interchanged on any down. Irving and Rachaad White teamed up to tally 136 yards and a game-winning score on the ground Monday night. Irving showed tons of explosion and swiftness while knifing through the Texans' defense, and White spelled him effectively. But it's Irving who sits at RB12 heading into a Week 3 meeting with the Jets. |
Buccaneers | Mike Evans leads team in receiving Mon Sep 15, 11:57 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans caught five of 11 targeted passes for a team-high 56 yards during the team's Week 2 win over the Houston Texans.
Link to storyMike Evans player page
Buccaneers | Rachaad White scores GW touchdown Mon Sep 15, 11:36 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White ran the ball 10 times for 65 yards and a touchdown versus the Houston Texans in Week 2. White also had two receptions for one yard.
Link to story Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield hangs tough in win Mon Sep 15, 11:01 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 25 of 38 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns against the Houston Texans in Week 2. Mayfield, who was sacked four times, had three rushing attempts for 33 yards.
Link to storyBaker Mayfield player page
Buccaneers | Calijah Kancey will not return Mon Sep 15, 08:18 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Calijah Kancey (pectoral) will not return to the Week 2 game because of his pectoral injury.
Link to storyCalijah Kancey player page
Buccaneers | Calijah Kancey out of game Mon Sep 15, 08:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Calijah Kancey (pectoral) suffered a pectoral injury during the Week 2 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to storyCalijah Kancey player page
Buccaneers | Luke Goedeke leaves game Mon Sep 15, 07:44 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Luke Goedeke (foot) aggravated a foot injury during the Week 2 game and has been ruled out.
Link to story Buccaneers | Week 2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers inactives Mon Sep 15, 05:44 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared WR Chris Godwin, WR Tez Johnson, OT Tristan Wirfs, TE Devin Culp, RB Josh Williams and S Rashad Wisdom inactive for Week 2.
Link to storyChris Godwin player page
Buccaneers | Week 2 injury report for Buccaneers Sat Sep 13, 04:38 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) did not participate in practice Saturday, Sept. 13, and has been ruled out for Week 2. WR Chris Godwin (ankle) was limited during practice but has been ruled out. OT Luke Goedeke (foot) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. S Christian Izien (oblique) and CB Benjamin Morrison (quadriceps) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. LB Lavonte David (non-injury) did not practice but is not on the injury report. WR Mike Evans (non-injury), DT Greg Gaines (ankle), TE Ko Kieft (head), CB Zyon McCollum (neck, shoulder) and LB Haason Reddick (foot) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
Link to storyLavonte David player page
Mike Evans player page
Chris Godwin player page
Haason Reddick player page
Greg Gaines player page
Buccaneers | Mike Evans ready to play Sat Sep 13, 04:37 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (non-injury) fully participated in practice Saturday, Sept. 13, and is not on the injury report for Week 2.
Link to storyMike Evans player page
Buccaneers | Tristan Wirfs ruled out Sat Sep 13, 02:35 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) will not be available for the Week 2 game, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chris Godwin to miss another game Sat Sep 13, 02:30 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) has been ruled out of the Week 2 game, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
| Footballguys view: The reports about Godwin getting out there in Week 2 did seem a bit outlandish. When things were initially reported on this injury, many felt Godwin would be out until Week 5 or Week 6. It's good to see that he may be closer to a return, but it's not happening on Monday night against the Texans. |
Chris Godwin player page
Buccaneers | Friday practice report for Tampa Bay Fri Sep 12, 04:40 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (foot), OT Luke Goedeke (foot), and WR Mike Evans (rest) did not practice on Friday, Sept. 12. DL Greg Gaines (ankle), TE Ko Kieft (head), OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) were limited in practice. S Christian Izien (oblique), CB Zyon McCollum (neck, shoulder), CB Benjamin Morrison (quad), and LB Haason Reddick (quad) practiced in full on Friday.
| Footballguys view: The Bucs are already likely to be without their left tackle, Wirfs. If their right tackle, Goedeke is also out, the Texans pass rush will be tough to slow down on Monday night. Don't expect a ceiling game from Baker Mayfield this week. |
Mike Evans player page
Chris Godwin player page
Haason Reddick player page
Greg Gaines player page
Buccaneers | Tampa's Thursday practice report Thu Sep 11, 06:40 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Greg Gaines (ankle) and OT Luke Goedeke (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 11. WR Chris Godwin (ankle), TE Ko Kieft (head), CB Zyon McCollum (neck, shoulder), LB Haason Reddick (foot) and OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) were limited during practice. S Christian Izien (oblique) and CB Benjamin Morrison (quadriceps) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyChris Godwin player page
Haason Reddick player page
Greg Gaines player page
Buccaneers | Chris Godwin officially limited Thu Sep 11, 06:33 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 11.
Link to storyChris Godwin player page
Buccaneers | Tristan Wirfs not ruled out Thu Sep 11, 02:32 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) may be available to play in Week 2 depending on how he feels after practicing this week, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chris Godwin an option for Week 2? Thu Sep 11, 02:31 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) may be available to play in Week 2 depending on how he feels after practicing this week, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
| Footballguys view: This is a bit surprising given most expected Godwin to be out until Week 5 or Week 6. Godwin just got back to practice, and it seems a bit 'pie in the sky' to expect him back in Week 2. Anything can happen, so stay tuned for Friday's report and more information. |
Chris Godwin player page
Buccaneers | Luke Goedeke not seen at practice Thu Sep 11, 01:06 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Luke Goedeke was not seen at practice on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Link to story Buccaneers | Tristan Wirfs to see practice field Thu Sep 11, 11:21 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) will see practice time Thursday, Sept. 11, as part of his conditioning plan to return to action.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chris Godwin to see practice time Thu Sep 11, 11:16 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) is expected to practice in limited fashion Thursday, Sept. 11.
| Footballguys view: Godwin is expected to return sometime in October, either Week 5 or Week 6. The Buccaneers are just getting him warmed up as he gets back in football shape. |
Chris Godwin player page
Buccaneers | Jamel Dean takes pay cut to stay Tue Sep 9, 10:15 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean agreed to a significant pay cut prior to the regular-season opener to remain with the team this season. He was set to make $12.5 million in 2025, but the team was able to reduce his salary to $4.25 million for 2025. He could earn as much as $750,000 in playing-time incentives.
Link to storyJamel Dean player page
Buccaneers | SirVocea Dennis hits double digits Sun Sep 7, 07:24 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB SirVocea Dennis registered a total of 10 stops with seven solo tackles and two tackles for loss with a pass defensed in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to story Buccaneers | Zyon McCollum good for seven solo stops Sun Sep 7, 07:23 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum posted 10 total stops, including seven of the solo variety, while adding a tackle for loss in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to story Buccaneers | Tykee Smith totals 11 stops Sun Sep 7, 07:21 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Tykee Smith posted 11 total stops, including seven solo tackles, while adding a pass defensed in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to story Buccaneers | Ryan Miller, Tez Johnson without catches Sun Sep 7, 07:20 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WRs Tez Johnson and Ryan Miller went without catches with one target apiece in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to story Buccaneers | Cade Otton blanked in opener Sun Sep 7, 07:17 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton went without a reception on three targets in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to story Buccaneers | Sterling Shepard totals three catches Sun Sep 7, 07:16 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard totaled three catches for 39 yards on six targets in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to storySterling Shepard player page
Buccaneers | Mike Evans ends up with five grabs Sun Sep 7, 07:13 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans finished with five receptions for 51 yards on eight targets in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to storyMike Evans player page
Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka records pair of TDs Sun Sep 7, 07:10 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka posted four receptions for 67 yards and two touchdowns on six targets in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
| Footballguys view: Egbuka caught the game-winning score and lived up to expectations that were shot sky high after a summer that left everyone around the Bucs raving about the first round pick already looking like a professional. Egbuka should be in your Week 2 lineup despite the tough matchup against the Texans next week. |
Buccaneers | Three touches for Rachaad White Sun Sep 7, 07:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White ran twice for 14 yards in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, while adding a 2-yard catch on a single target.
Link to story Buccaneers | Bucky Irving bottled up in run game Sun Sep 7, 07:06 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving ran 14 times for just 37 yards in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, and he had four receptions for eight yards and a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: Irving dove for the pylon for a score to salvage a decent fantasy day against a strong Falcons run defense. It wasn't the level of production you were hoping for when you drafted him, but the Bucs offense should get better as the year goes on, starting out with two pieces hurt before Week 1. |
Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield tosses three touchdowns Sun Sep 7, 07:02 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 17-of-32 passes for 167 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, and he ran five times for a team-high 39 yards.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield didn't have a smooth day with his left tackle and slot receiver out, but he scraped out three scores and added some rushing yards to put up a big fantasy day anyway. He'll face a tough Houston defense next week, but you should feel good after drafting Mayfield after this clutch performance. |
Baker Mayfield player page
Buccaneers | Chris Godwin targeting Week 5 return Sun Sep 7, 12:13 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) recently underwent a second surgery on his ankle to tighten up hardware, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Judy Battista. He is expected to resume practicing soon and is targeting a return to action in Week 5, although a Week 6 or 7 return would not be out of the question, according to multiple sources.
| Footballguys view: This was expected even though the Bucs did not put Godwin on IR-return to start the season. They knew he could miss the first four games, but wanted Godwin to be able to practice with the team. Emeka Egbuka should have a long runway to begin his NFL career with a very productive stretch. |
Chris Godwin player page
Buccaneers | Week 1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers inactives Sun Sep 7, 11:58 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared WR Chris Godwin, S Christian Izien, CB Benjamin Morrison, OT Tristan Wirfs, TE Devin Culp, RB Josh Williams and CB Kindle Vildor inactive for Week 1.
Link to storyChris Godwin player page
Kindle Vildor player page
Buccaneers | Vita Vea likely to suit up Sat Sep 6, 08:32 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea (foot), who is listed as questionable, is likely to play against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1.
Link to storyVita Vea player page
Buccaneers | Cade Otton set to play Week 1 Fri Sep 5, 03:25 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (groin) practiced in full on Friday, Sept. 5, and no longer appears on the injury report.
Link to story Buccaneers | Week 1 injury report for Tampa Bay Fri Sep 5, 03:19 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle), S Christian Izien (oblique), and OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. CB Benjamin Morrison (quad) was limited all week and has been ruled out. DL Vita Vea (foot) practiced in full on Friday and is listed as questionable. LB Lavonte David (rest) did not practice on Friday but is expected to play. CB Josh Hayes (ankle), TE Cade Otton (groin), LB Haason Reddick (personal), RB Sean Tucker (hand), and WR Mike Evans (rest) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Vea is a key part of the Bucs run defense. If he is inactive or not himself on Sunday, that will help Bijan Robinson in a tough matchup. |
Lavonte David player page
Mike Evans player page
Chris Godwin player page
Haason Reddick player page
Vita Vea player page
Sean Tucker player page
Buccaneers | Tampa Bay extends Zyon McCollum Fri Sep 5, 02:30 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $48 million on Friday, Sept. 5.
Link to story Buccaneers | Tristan Wirfs ruled out for Week 1 Fri Sep 5, 01:12 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) has been ruled out for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chris Godwin to miss Week 1 Fri Sep 5, 01:12 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 1 game, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Link to storyChris Godwin player page
Buccaneers | Thursday practice report for TB Thu Sep 4, 07:10 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (non-injury), WR Chris Godwin (ankle), S Christian Izien (oblique), DT Vita Vea (foot) and OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 4. CB Benjamin Morrison (quadriceps) was limited during practice. CB Josh Hayes (ankle), TE Cade Otton (groin), LB Haason Reddick (non-injury) and RB Sean Tucker (hand) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyMike Evans player page
Chris Godwin player page
Haason Reddick player page
Vita Vea player page
Sean Tucker player page
Buccaneers | Cade Otton upgraded Thursday Thu Sep 4, 07:05 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (groin) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 4.
| Footballguys view: This is a positive note for the Buccaneers. Otton has been battling this groin injury, but a full participation on Thursday is a great sign for his availability. We see Otton as a TE2 with upside this season. |