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Buccaneers | More to come for Emeka Egbuka? Thu Mar 5, 08:36 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka can make a big jump in his second season, according to general manager Jason Licht. 'He had to play multiple positions,' Licht said. 'He had had to rely on him as a No. 1 and started strong, but, as a rookie, he came off a long season in college, short offseason and then placed into a position where he was being heavily relied on. I expect to see a big jump in the performance.'
Link to story Buccaneers | Tampa wants Lavonte David back Thu Mar 5, 08:27 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent LB Lavonte David is a player that the the organization wants back for the 2026 season, and the ball is in David's court, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN.com.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans has interest from Raiders, Titans Thu Mar 5, 06:51 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free agent WR Mike Evans reportedly has interest from the Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans in free agency 'if the right deal is struck', in the opinion of Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com on Thursday, March 5.
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Buccaneers | Cade Otton showed a high ceiling Wed Mar 4, 08:55 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent TE Cade Otton's three games with 80-plus receiving yards in 2025 were tied for the second-most among tight ends.
Link to story Buccaneers | Sean Tucker will not be tendered Wed Mar 4, 06:42 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers restricted free-agent RB Sean Tucker will not receive a tender offer this offseason and will become an unrestricted free agent, according to a source.
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Buccaneers | TB keeping Riley Dixon Wed Mar 4, 06:26 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers P Riley Dixon had his option exercised Wednesday, March 4, and will return to the team next season, according to a source.
Link to story Buccaneers | Trey Hendrickson interested in Bucs Wed Mar 4, 11:18 AM
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent DE Trey Hendrickson would love to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter.
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Buccaneers | Markees Watts to become free agent Tue Mar 3, 08:41 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Markees Watts has been informed by the Bucs that he won't be tendered as a restricted free agent, so he'll be an unrestricted free agent next week.
Link to story Buccaneers | Haason Reddick unlikely to return to TB? Mon Mar 2, 02:58 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Haason Reddick 'sounds unlikely to return' to the Buccaneers in 2026, in the opinion of Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN.com.
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Buccaneers | Lavonte David underwent surgery Mon Mar 2, 01:36 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent LB Lavonte David underwent arthroscopic knee surgery after the 2025 season, reports Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com on Monday, March 2.
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Buccaneers | Ty Simpson has formal interview with Bucs Sun Mar 1, 05:48 PM
University of Alabama QB Ty Simpson had a formal interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the NFL Scouting Combine. He is regarded as a second-round pick, and he was the only quarterback that the Bucs scheduled a formal interview with his season.
Link to story Buccaneers | Kyle Louis not considered fit in Tampa Sun Mar 1, 05:34 PM
University of Pittsburgh LB Kyle Louis is considered one of the better coverage defenders heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. He had a strong Senior Bowl and testing at the NFL Scouting Combine, but he is considered a liability in the run game due to his 6-foot, 220-pound frame. Since he is more of a big slot safety or overhang linebacker than a box linebacker, he isn't considered an ideal scheme fit for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Link to story Buccaneers | Bucs have informal interviews with several players Sun Mar 1, 05:23 PM
BYU WR Chase Roberts, University of Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt, University of Mississippi WR De'Zhaun Stribling and Texas Tech WR Reggie Virgil each had informal meetings with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to story Buccaneers | Ted Hurst meets with Tampa at combine Sun Mar 1, 05:21 PM
Georgia State WR Ted Hurst had a formal interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the NFL Scouting Combine. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound receiver was a standout at the Senior Bowl. He is projected as a Day 3 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Buccaneers | Tampa expected to bring back Ko Kieft Sun Mar 1, 05:19 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent TE Ko Kieft is expected to be re-signed to a one-year league minimum deal due to his blocking ability and special teams prowess.
Link to story Buccaneers | Sam Roush meets with Bucs at combine Sun Mar 1, 05:17 PM
Stanford TE Sam Roush had a formal interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the NFL Scouting Combine. He is projected to be a Day 2 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Buccaneers | Max Klare has interview with Tampa Bay Sun Mar 1, 05:15 PM
Ohio State TE Max Klare had a formal interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the NFL Scouting Combine. He is considered a Day 2 prospect.
Link to story Buccaneers | Kenyon Sadiq meets with Tampa Bay Sun Mar 1, 01:37 PM
University of Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq, considered the top tight end prospect, met with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the NFL Scouting Combine. He is viewed as more of a receiving tight end, and not a blocking tight end, although he is willing to upgrade the latter, and works on it daily.
Link to story Buccaneers | TB to 'aggressively pursue' Mike Evans Sat Feb 28, 02:36 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Mike Evans' representatives have reportedly met with the Buccaneers, who will 'aggressively pursue' re-signing him, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN.com.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans testing the market Thu Feb 26, 10:51 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Mike Evans wants to do an analysis of all 32 teams on the free-agent market, but he still has interest in returning to the Bucs. 'I can't go out here and say, 'Oh, yeah. We're looking for a new team.' I mean, that hasn't been the mindset here,' Evans' agent Deryk Gilmore said. 'We basically just want to do an analysis. When you're making a business decision, you want to sit down, go through, do your checks and balances, make sure you evaluate everything you do, and then from there, when you're making a decision, you're not making an emotional decision.'
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Buccaneers | Josiah Trotter meets with Tampa Bay Wed Feb 25, 10:36 PM
Missouri LB Josiah Trotter said he met with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to story Buccaneers | Bucs GM says Mike Evans knows they want him back Tue Feb 24, 01:47 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht says WR Mike Evans earned his chance to test the open market but adds, 'He knows we'd love to have him back.'
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Buccaneers | David Walker expects to be ready for OTAs Sun Feb 22, 06:56 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE David Walker (knee) expects to be ready for organized team activities (OTAs). 'It's getting close, I'm really close,' Walker said this week. 'I think I'll be fine. We have a great staff on our hand and they are going to get me right.' He tore his ACL the near end of practice in late July during a two-minute drill. He spent a lot of time in the film room during rehab, and he feels he is a better student of the game.
Link to story Buccaneers | Sterling Shepard awarded bonus money Sun Feb 22, 06:05 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard was paid $500,000 in bonus money despite the fact he didn't fully reach his numbers in 2025. He was to receiver $125,000 each if he reached 40 catches, 50 catches, 400 receiving yards and 500 receiving yards. He ended up with 39 receptions for 371 yards, but he was inactive for the final four games. He received bonuses for all of the incentives.
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Buccaneers | Devin Culp hopes to factor into team's plans Sun Feb 22, 03:04 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Devin Culp, a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is heading into his third season, and he wants to factor into the team's plans in 2026, especially if impending free-agent TE Cade Otton isn't brought back. Culp recorded a 4.47-second time in the 40-yard dash, and he has the athletic traits to become a passing-game weapon. However, to date, his playing time has mostly been limited to special teams.
Link to story Buccaneers | Mike Evans unlikely to get franchise tag Sun Feb 22, 01:22 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Mike Evans is expected to play in 2026, but it is unlikely he will have a franchise tag slapped on him to prevent him from leaving via free agency. The thinking is that Evans would just elect to retire, rather than be forced to play in Tampa. There are no reports he is unwilling to return to Tampa, but he might choose to play for a team he feels is closer to winning a Super Bowl in what is likely to be his final year.
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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka didn't get much help from QB in 2025 Thu Feb 19, 01:59 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka had the lowest catchable target rate (65.6%) among all pass catchers with at least 100 targets in the 2025 NFL season, according to Sports Info Solutions.
Link to story Buccaneers | Mike Evans will play in 2026 Tue Feb 17, 04:48 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans will play in 2026, but is exploring his options in free agency.
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Buccaneers | Ben Bredeson to make full recovery Mon Feb 16, 11:54 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OG Ben Bredeson (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury near the end of the regular season, but he is expected to make a complete recovery and be ready for organized team activities (OTAs).
Link to story Buccaneers | Cody Mauch expected to work in OTAs Mon Feb 16, 11:51 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Cody Mauch (knee) had knee surgery during the season after suffering an injury in mid-September. He missed the rest of the season, but he is expected to make a full recovery. He is also expected to participate in the team's organized team activities (OTAs).
Link to story Buccaneers | Bucky Irving recovering from surgery Mon Feb 16, 11:43 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) is recovering from shoulder surgery following the end of the regular season. His recovery timetable is expected to allow him to be ready for offseason workouts in May after the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Buccaneers | Lavonte David undecided about future Sun Feb 15, 12:34 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent LB Lavonte David said during a recent appearance on the 'Caps Off' podcast that he is undecided about whether he will retire this offseason or continue his playing career. David said that he still enjoys playing and feels that he has a lot to contribute but added that he also wants to spend more time with his family.
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Buccaneers | Lavonte David won't play anywhere else Fri Feb 13, 11:40 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David said he won't play with another team in 2026 and will either return to the Bucs or retire.
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Buccaneers | Tampa adding Luke Smith to staff Thu Feb 12, 08:54 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers quality control coach Luke Smith has been hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their assistant special teams coach.
Link to story Buccaneers | Marcus West joining Tampa staff Thu Feb 12, 08:31 PM
Buffalo Bills assistant defensive line coach Marcus West has been hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their defensive line coach.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chad Wade climbs coaching ranks Thu Feb 12, 08:25 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant strength and conditioning coach Chad Wade has been promoted to head strength and conditioning coach.
Link to story Buccaneers | New role for Rashad Johnson Thu Feb 12, 08:23 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant secondary coach Rashad Johnson has been promoted to cornerbacks coach.
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Buccaneers | Tim Atkins promoted Thu Feb 12, 08:17 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive backs assistant coach Tim Atkins has been promoted to safeties coach.
Link to story Buccaneers | Bucky Irving could see expanded role Tue Feb 10, 03:50 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving is seen in the same light as Bijan Robinson in the pass game, according to offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.
Link to story Buccaneers | Mike Evans expected to continue playing Mon Feb 9, 12:16 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Mike Evans felt better after this season than he did in the last few seasons and seems to be on track to continue playing, according to agent Deryk Gilmore.
| Footballguys view: Evans missed seven games with a broken collarbone, but returned and caught six passes for a season-high 132 yards, including a 45-yard reception, in a late-season loss to Atlanta. He showed speed, quickness, and agility, and brought energy to the offense. But Evans caught only 30 passes and saw his NFL record-tying streak of 11 straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons come to an end. Evans will be an unrestricted free agent next month. If he does decide to play, will it be in Tampa Bay? Two years ago, Evans received interest from the Chiefs and Texans. He could draw interest again. |
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Buccaneers | Chandler Whitmer leaves national champs for Bucs Tue Feb 3, 07:49 PM
Indiana Hoosiers co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Chandler Whitmer was hired as quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Link to story Buccaneers | QB expects Mike Evans to return Sat Jan 31, 02:54 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but QB Baker Mayfield said he expects Evans to return to the team next season.
| Footballguys view: There are rumblings out there that Evans will not return to the Buccaneers in free agency. That seems a bit odd because we can't imagine him playing for another team. However, things change in the NFL - even for long-time veterans like Evans. Coming off his first non-1,000-yard receiving season, Evans may be looking for a fresh start. He's not quite the player he used to be, but Evans could be in for a bounce-back season in 2026...in Tampa or somewhere else. |
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay adds to coaching staff Thu Jan 29, 08:13 PM
Atlanta Falcons senior offensive assistant Ken Zampese and passing game coordinator T.J. Yates are joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' coaching staff and are expected to keep the same titles, according to a league source.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield has issues with fumbles Sun Jan 25, 06:43 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield fumbled 11 times during the 2025 regular season, which was tied for the most in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: In the first half of the 2025 season in 2025, Mayfield looked like an MVP candidate. But he was hampered by left and right shoulder injuries and a knee injury down the stretch. The Bucs' playcalling also took a step backward in 2025, with Josh Grizzard not able to fill the void left by Liam Coen. The hope is that new OC Zach Robinson, who was serving as passing game coordinator and QB coach for the Rams when Mayfield arrived in Los Angeles late in the 2022 season -- when Mayfield had instant success -- will change things for the better. |
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Buccaneers | Zac Robinson lands with Tampa Thu Jan 22, 09:34 AM
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is finalizing a deal to become the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator Thursday, Jan. 22.
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Buccaneers | Zac Robinson gets second interview for OC vacancy Wed Jan 21, 03:49 PM
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson interviewed for the offensive coordinator vacancy of the Pittsburgh Steelers for a second time on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
| Footballguys view: Robinson is a Sean McVay disciple, but his offense did not pop with the Falcons. Perhaps that was the bad quarterback play, and it looks like the Steelers are quite interested. Running a McVay/Shanahan system, Robinson would emphasize wide-zone concepts and the ground game on offense. |
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Buccaneers | Dan Pitcher to interview for OC Tue Jan 20, 09:29 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a virtual interview with Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher for the same position on Wednesday, Jan. 21. An in-person meeting could follow.
Link to story Buccaneers | Danny Smith to join Bucs as ST coach Tue Jan 20, 07:33 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring former Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith to the same position, as reported on Tuesday, Jan. 20
Link to story Buccaneers | Todd Monken to interview in Tampa Tue Jan 13, 11:34 AM
Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken will interview for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator spot Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Monken, 59, spent the past three years as the Ravens offensive coordinator until head coach John Harbaugh was fired. Monken's ties to the Bucs are deep. He was the team's receivers coach/offensive coordinator under head coach Dirk Koetter from 2016-18. If there is a leader in the clubhouse for the Bucs job, Monken is it. But he also interviewed on Saturday for the Browns head coaching job. |
Buccaneers | Zac Robinson completes interview for OC Sun Jan 11, 05:35 PM
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson completed a virtual interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the same position on Sunday, Jan. 11.
| Footballguys view: The Bucs are looking at more experienced offensive coordinators over up and coming stars. This is a make or break for Todd Bowles, so the team is looking for results now. Baker Mayfield was actually very good against Houston and Seattle before getting hurt against Detroit in Week 7, so whoever the team hires may be a success even if they aren't any better than the recently-fired Josh Grizzard. |
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