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As offseason training continues throughout the NFL, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Rachaad White notes how he is enjoying being with the Washington Commanders. White signed a one year $2 million contract with the Commanders this offseason to join their backfield. The Buccaneers repla…
Set for his fourth season as the Buccaneers’ starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield is aiming for an extension. The veteran passer is signed for just one more season — on a team-friendly contract — and is attempting to apply pressure on the Bucs by indicating he will not continue c…
Bleacher Report called Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin's 3-year, $66 million contract the "NFL's Worst Contract" in 2026. The post Buccaneers Blasted for Handing Out ‘NFL’s Worst Contract’ appeared first on HEAVY.
With Baker Mayfield set to be a free agent after the season, there has already been controversy stirred up about his future with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, if it’s up to head coach Todd Bowles, Mayfield won’t be going anywhere. Bowles said that there was, “no question,” a…
Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht has reacted to QB Baker Mayfield's comments about contract negotiations with the club.
The Buccaneers made a number of promotions in their front office this week, per a team announcement, including a title bump for former linebacker and longtime executive Shelton Quarles. Quarles, 54, played in Tampa Bay from 1997 to 2006 with a Pro Bowl campaign as part of the Buc…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been without starting running back Bucky Irving throughout their offseason program after he underwent shoulder surgery. However, that all changed on Thursday. Irving was able to participate at OTAs for the first time. Between his hand offs and routes…
Some teams, like the Los Angeles Rams, feel like they can cancel minicamp. When you have the MVP in Matthew […]
For the first time since 2020, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not win the NFC South. Four straight division titles ended in 2025, after the Buccaneers’ late-season collapse led to the Carolina Panthers’ capture of the crown. While the Panthers didn’t get past the Los Angeles Rams i…
Why should the Buccaneers take it slowly with QB Baker Mayfield's contract talks? Find out more about the team's future under center.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Brandon Johnson is signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, per Aaron Wilson. The Steelers released Johnson on Tuesday to make room for punter Aidan Laros, whom they claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Johnson may have a better c…
As part of PFF's celebration of 20 years of NFL data, we're building an All-Star team for every franchise, highlighting the best players at each position from the PFF era. This installment turns to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
At this stage of the offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers are still refining their roster for when the regular season rolls around. Their latest move saw Pittsburgh bring in some extra special teams competition. The Steelers have claimed punter Aidan Laros off waivers from the Tamp…
Today’s minor moves: Indianapolis Colts Placed on reserve/retired list: S Reuben Lowery Kansas City Chiefs Waived: S Marlen Sewell Los Angeles Rams Signed: LB Tomon Fox New York Jets Reverted to IR: WR Quentin Skinner Pittsburgh Steelers Claimed off waivers (from Buccaneers): P A…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran wide receiver Brandon Johnson, the team announced Tuesday. In correspondence with that move, Pittsburgh claimed punter Aidan Laros off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Johnson originally signed with the Steelers in August, 2024 …
Per the wire, the Steelers have claimed P Aidan Laros off of waivers from the Buccaneers and waived vested veteran WR Brandon Johnson in a corresponding move. Laros was waived by Tampa Bay yesterday when they elected to sign K B.T. Potter in his place on the roster. Laros, 23, …
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are under significant pressure to improve in the upcoming 2026 season after experiencing a disappointing playoff omission last year. Although an impressive draft class brings new hope, stabilizing the quarterback position for the long term is a top priori…
Four teams made minor moves on Monday. Here’s a look… Carolina Panthers Signed: WR Malick Meiga Waived: TE Heinrich Haarberg New York Jets Signed: WR Jalen Walthall Waived/injured: Quentin Skinner Seattle Seahawks Signed: T Bobby Hart Waived: WR Levi Wentz Tampa Bay Buccaneers Si…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might have the steal of fantasy football drafts with wide receiver Chris Godwin. Godwin is one of the ten best sleepers right now, according to Eric Moody of ESPN.“His 2025 season was slowed by recovery from a broken ankle, but Godwin still flashed late a…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield sent a candid message on Mike Evans' signing with the San Francisco 49ers. The post Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield Sends Blunt Message on Mike Evans Signing With 49ers appeared first on HEAVY.
Buccaneers Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield knows the loss of veteran WR Mike Evans will have an impact on the offense, but he still feels good about the receiver group that the team has and believes they can step up and attempt to replace Evans as a group. “To also have J-Mac, Chris…
The Buccaneers signed kicker B.T.
This offseason was unique, in that a pair of former Pro Bowl quarterbacks — Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa, became […]
Is Mayfield in for a rude awakening regarding his value?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers should enter the 2026 season with a ton of urgency after missing the playoffs last year. Fortunately, the Buccaneers brought in an excellent draft class that should provide a spark. Tampa could also make another significant move to guarantee their future …
Buccaneers fans are feeling pretty good about where things stand after OTAs, and the latest SB Nation Reacts poll shows a tad bit more than half the fanbase share in that excitement. A solid 56% of fans say they’re excited about the team heading into the summer, while 44% remain …
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield raised eyebrows when he said that the two sides are "not anywhere close" to putting pen to paper on a contract extension.
Bleacher Report's Mo Moton believes people should stay invested in Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka after rocky finish to rookie year. The post Bucs WR Praised for Breakout Potential After Rocky Finish to Rookie Year appeared first on HEAVY.
Baker Mayfield reacts to Mike Evans leaving the Buccaneers for the 49ers as his own critical contract extension talks with Tampa Bay remain stalled.
The Pittsburgh Steelers know they have one more season of Aaron Rodgers, as the veteran quarterback noted that he would be retiring. For a team that has had questions at the position for the past few years, they’ll have more at the end of the season, even though they have Will Ho…
Buccaneers Bucs WR Jalen McMillan admitted that he wondered if his neck would ever heal properly and allow him to play again. “I had to sit in my bed and wonder, ‘Is my neck going to heal correctly?” McMillan said, via the team’s website. “So, as soon as I was given the opportuni…
Bleacher Report's Moe Moton thinks the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should trade inside linebacker and 16-game starter SirVocea Dennis. The post Bucs Urged to Dump Underachieving 16-Game Starter in Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
Baker Mayfield spoke publicly for the first time this offseason on Friday at his youth football camp. He revealed that contract extension talks with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are “not anywhere close” to where he envisioned.
As the offseason looms on, the contract renegotiations between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield have become a crucial topic. Mayfield has been a standout for the Buccaneers over the past three seasons, leading the team to immense success. Now, his contract is up for re…
Buccaneers Bucs OL Cody Mauch said his knee is feeling great and he has no psychological or physical concerns about it. “Rehab’s done now, so I finally put that behind me,” he said, via the team’s website. “I’m back out here. I’ve been looking forward to this for a while, so it’s…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield got brutally honest about how much losing Mike Evans hurt.
Baker Mayfield has set a training camp deadline for a contract extension with the Buccaneers, but the two sides are far apart heading into June. Despite the gap in asking and offering price, negotiations have not been “ugly,” per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, though they are “relatively …
During OTAs this week Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced that the team will conduct joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of the teams’ preseason game in August. Joint practices with the opponent before a preseason game are becoming more and more common. Teams ha…
Where do things stand in contract talks between QB Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Mayfield has offered an update that could sound alarms for Bucs fans.
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield said he and the team aren't close on a long-term extension yet. Here's why the situation is complex.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might be able to get more from their rookie fourth-round pick, Keionte Scott, than most fans and media would expect. Scott is the perfect choice for a player taken after the first three rounds to see legitimate playing time in their first year, per Justin…
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has not spoken about his current contract situation. He has no obligation to do so nor does he have to. He can leave that up to the team and his representation to figure out and not say a word. But that changed a bit Friday. Speaking to the m…
While speaking with reporters about his contract situation and other matters on Friday, Mayfield addressed Evans' departure.
Trouble may be brewing in Tampa Bay.
Baker Mayfield hopes to get a contract extension from the Buccaneers, but talks aren't close right now – even with a looming deadline.
Baker Mayfield enters the final year of his Buccaneers deal without an extension after an injury-plagued 2025, and his comments were not positive.
The clock is ticking on a contract extension for Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. Entering the last year of his deal, Mayfield told reporters on Friday that he and the team are “not anywhere close” to an agreement (via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times). Mayfield added tha…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have some contract decisions to make, with one of them being with Baker Mayfield. The quarterback is in the final year of his contract, and though he and the team are in negotiations, they seem to be far apart on a resolution. “Contract stuff is star…
Mayfield said Friday negotiations with the Buccaneers on an extension are ongoing and he would "love to have a long-term deal" beyond 2026, but talks are currently "not anywhere close" and he considers the start of training camp a firm negotiation deadline, Rick Stroud of the Tam…
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Former UDFA Benton Whitley has spent time with the Vikings, Giants and Buccaneers since entering the league in 2022.
Year Player Drafting Team Other Stops 2019 K. Murray ARZ MIN 2018 B. Mayfield CLE CAR, LAR, TB 2017 M. Garrett CLE LAR 2016 J. Goff LAR DET 2015 J. Winston TB NO, CLE, NYG 2014 J. Clowney HOU SEA, TEN, CLE, BAL, CAR, DAL 2013 E. Fisher KC IND, MIA 2012 A. Luck IND none (7 seasons…
The Panthers are coming off a surprising division title, the Buccaneers are adjusting to life after Mike Evans, the Falcons still have quarterback questions and the Saints may be a sleeper
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need a strong second season from former second-round draft pick Benjamin Morrison. Veteran cornerback Zyon McCollum said that he has seen Morrison handle things this offseason that should point him in the right direction entering year two.“He went into th…
The Dallas Cowboys have signed promising 6-foot-6, 210-pound former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jaden Smith. The post Cowboys Sign 6-foot-6, 210-Pound Free Agent WR appeared first on HEAVY.
Pulled from real completed Sleeper startup drafts. A lot of these moves since just after the NFL draft concluded are pretty self-explanatory given recent news - landing spots, depth chart changes, injuries, teammate situations. Anyone you're surprised to see here? Are any of thes…
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After 12 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wide receiver Mike Evans decided to join the San Francisco 49ers in free agency. For all but three of his seasons in Tampa Bay, Evans played alongside fellow receiver Chris Godwin. Which made Evans’ departure all the more shocking. Go…
Buccaneers Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan fractured three vertebrae in his neck after landing on his head during a preseason game. He was able to make a brief return at the end of last season, but more will be expected of the former third-round pick now that WR Mike Evans has left …
The San Francisco 49ers are buying low on one of the best receivers in the NFL over the past decade. Last season, Mike Evans had career lows across the board. This included receiving yards, touchdowns, routes run, and percentage of passes caught, etc. Then you watch the Tampa Bay…
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Buccaneers receiver Jalen McMillan played only four games last season after a scary neck injury that not only nearly ended his season but also jeopardized his career.
Buccaneers Buccaneers OLB coach Larry Foote compared first-round LB Rueben Bain Jr. to former Steelers teammate and LB James Harrison, who won the league’s Defensive Player of the Year award back in 2008. “Back in my Pittsburgh days, I played with a guy named James Harrison like …
According to Pro Football Talk, Browns QB Shedeur Sanders received more than $17.7 million in royalties and player-marketing payments from the NFLPA through his company, SS2 Legendary LLC. This amount of money surpasses the previous record of $9.5 million held by former Patriots …
Buccaneers Buccaneers CB Jacob Parrish is entering the second year of his career after recording two interceptions, seven pass defenses, two sacks, 76 tackles, and seven tackles for loss as a rookie. Tampa Bay CBs coach Rashad Johnson praised Parrish as a versatile player who ca…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver was called the NFL's "Biggest Draft Steal" by Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport. The post Bucs Praised for NFL’s ‘Biggest Draft Steal’ With 1,000-Yard WR appeared first on HEAVY.
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Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles still has good things to say about the receiver group, even without WR Mike Evans, who moved on to San Francisco this offseason. “They’re talented,” Bowles said, via Pro Football Talk. “We know they’ve got a lot of talent right there. Any time…
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense was not nearly as dynamic in 2025 as it was in 2024. There are a variety of factors that could have caused this, but Bucs guard Cody Mauch thinks offensive line continuity might have been the most important factor. Mauch is excited for this season…
Buccaneers Regarding Buccaneers third-round WR Ted Hurst, Tampa Bay vice president of player personnel Mike Biehl said the rookie brings many of the traits they seek in a potential X receiver. “We’re not expecting him to come in and just take over and have to be a big part of o…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still without one of their most dynamic offensive weapons and he may not see the practice fields until later this summer. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, running back Bucky Irving is rehabbing from offseason shoulder surgery and is expected to be r…
If there was any doubt that Emeka Egbuka is ready to become one of the focal points of Tampa Bay’s offense, he may have just erased it with a single catch. The Buccaneers released footage from OTA practice this week showing Egbuka hauling in an outrageous one-handed grab that imm…
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Buccaneers Buccaneers LB Alex Anzalone embarks on his first season in Tampa Bay following his time with the Lions. Buccaneers ILBs coach Mike Caldwell said Anzalone gives them someone who can play in the box and is good in coverage. “He has always been intriguing to me because h…
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the only team in the NFL with two running backs who topped 1,000 scrimmage yards in 2025. Jaylen Warren finished last season with 1,291 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns. After letting 2025 team MVP Kenneth Gainwell walk in free agency and seei…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have started OTAs, and Emeka Egbuka believes the offense will be dangerous. He has stepped in as one of the top receivers in the offense. Egbuka made a one-handed catch in OTAs that had Ian Rapoport noticing, making a post on X. 👀 pic.twitter.com/XIpVzaH0…
It was a busy offseason in Santa Clara, and things got interesting when the San Francisco 49ers signed Mike Evans to a three-year deal. With OTAs starting, George Kittle commented on a post on X that stated it was weird to not see Evans in a Buccaneers jersey, according to Bussin…
Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is not expected to participate in OTAs due to his ongoing recovery from offseason shoulder surgery, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Irving, 23, only appeared in 10 games last year due to foot and shoulder sprains, with the latter hampering him for t…
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