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The Buccaneers are walking a tightrope in the NFC South, but at least the injury picture is finally starting to tilt their way. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned to practice this week, though neither was expected to suit up against the Saints as Tampa Bay chooses caution over desperation. ESPN’s Adam Schefter has already […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting healthier ahead of their late-season playoff push. Buccaneers WRs Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned to practice this week, but neither is expected to play on Sunday against the Saints. Thankfully, it should not be too long before the veteran wide receiver can finally get back on the field. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into their Week 14 clash with the New Orleans Saints trying to protect their NFC South lead without two important weapons for Baker Mayfield. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan have both been ruled out, even after returning to practice, as the team prioritizes getting […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be trying to keep their NFC South lead when they face the New Orleans Saints in Week 14. However, they’ll have to go into battle without two key wide receivers. Both Mike Evans and Jalen McMillian have been ruled out, head coach Todd Bowles confirmed, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 7-5 heading into a Week 14 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Injuries have plagued Tampa this season, even with Baker Mayfield not missing time with a shoulder injury. Wide receiver injuries have been particularly frequent for the Bucs. But the Buccaneers are getting Mike Evans back at practice on […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers squeaked out a win over the Arizona Cardinals to keep pace in the NFC South, despite the Carolina Panthers picking up a surprise win over the Los Angeles Rams. The Buccaneers got a surprise appearance out of Baker Mayfield, who was injured in the previous week’s loss to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 7 loss to the Detroit Lions was painful in more ways than one. Not only did the 24-9 defeat halt their momentum, but it also cost them their most reliable offensive weapon. Star wide receiver Mike Evans suffered a fractured collarbone during the Monday Night Football matchup and is now […]

Mike Evans’ collarbone injury during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 7 loss will ensure that one of Jerry Rice’s numerous records will remain intact. Entering the 2025 season, Rice and Evans were officially tied with the most 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history. Baker Mayfield memorably hit Evans on an eight-yard seam route in the waning […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield looked dazed as wide receiver Mike Evans grimaced on the ground in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on Monday. Evans suffered a collarbone injury and could be out for at least two months, a gut-punch to the Buccaneers’ campaign. Evans caught a deep pass from Mayfield when […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were trampled by the Detroit Lions, 24-9, on Monday, and suffered an even bigger blow after losing wide receiever Mike Evans to a collarbone injury. Evans was carted to the locker room in the second quarter after he was tackled by cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. Evans also suffered a concussion after hitting […]

Mike Evans will be down for the count for most of the 2025 NFL season following his latest injury in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ matchup against the Detroit Lions on Monday night. Evans recovered from a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 3. He missed three straight games as he was ready to go for […]

Mike Evans suffered a scary injury during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ matchup against the Detroit Lions on Monday night. Evans was making his return from another injury, suffering a hamstring strain in Week 3. It kept him out for three weeks, finally getting back on the field for the big matchup between two talented NFC […]

Heading into Week 7 against the Detroit Lions, the 5-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers listed their top receivers, Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka, as questionable, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter offered fans some encouraging news on Sunday. “Despite both wide receivers being listed as questionable for Monday night’s game at Detroit, Mike Evans is likely to play […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapped up their final practice before MNF with key uncertainties surrounding star receiver Mike Evans and rookie Emeka Egbuka. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that both players will be game-time decisions for the highly anticipated Buccaneers-Lions matchup. Coaches and trainers will monitor their status closely as kickoff approaches, shaping how the offense […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially ruled out running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. for their Monday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The update was shared Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter, as the 5-1 Buccaneers prepare to face a 4-2 Lions team […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers arrive at Ford Field on Monday night as 4.5-point underdogs, but their status as road dogs shouldn’t intimidate anyone who’s watched Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield operate in 2025. At 5-1 and sitting atop the NFC standings, the Buccaneers possess the firepower to pull off an upset against the 4-2 Detroit […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a massive Monday Night Football matchup with the Detroit Lions in Week 7. At 5-1, the Bucs hold the best record in the NFC and are tied for the best record in the league. But the injuries are piling up, with Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, and Bucky Irving expected to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been rolling on offense this season despite the several injuries they’ve had, and Emeka Egbuka has provided the spark they needed. Unfortunately, he was hit with the injury bug against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter after hurting his hamstring. Egbuka was later ruled out in the fourth […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without one of their top offensive weapons when they host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, and the status of their starting quarterback is also in question. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday that wide receiver Mike Evans has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, while quarterback Baker Mayfield was […]

Three weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-0. While each of those wins is the result of a last-minute go-ahead score, the result is the only thing that matters. Now, the Buccaneers are preparing to host another undefeated team this coming Sunday, as the Philadelphia Eagles will visit Raymond […]

With the news of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans expected to miss multiple weeks with a hamstring injury, there’s no denying the blow that this is to the team in the short term. As the Buccaneers star recovers from the hamstring injury, there is an aspect that could motivate Evans to make a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without their top downfield weapon on offense, as Mike Evans is reportedly going to miss multiple weeks because of a lower-body injury he suffered in Week 3’s win against the New York Jets, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. “The current belief is that #Buccaneers star wide receiver […]

Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season was absolutely wild. Sadly, NFL injuries wreaked havoc on several teams, with several teams losing key players. But it was blocked kicks that were an even more common theme across the league, with several changing the outcomes of games. The Philadelphia Eagles blocked two field goals, including a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New York Jets on a walk-off Chase McLaughlin field goal on Sunday. While Baker Mayfield led the third consecutive game-winning drive for Tampa, he did it without his top target. The Buccaneers lost Mike Evans during the game due to a hamstring injury, which Todd Bowles provided an update […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won a thrilling matchup with the New York Jets on Sunday, 29-27. Baker Mayfield led the game-winning field-goal drive without his top target, bouncing back from a New York special teams score. Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans left the game with a hamstring injury, which will now require an MRI. “Bucs […]

On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took the field for a home game against the New York Jets in what was their first game in front of the home fans all season. While it was a strong day for Baker Mayfield and the offense, the Buccaneers unfortunately didn’t make it through the game unscathed. Mike […]

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon, the team is dealing with a multitude of injuries, one of them being to rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. While the Buccaneers’ rookie in Egbuka missed practice on Thursday, there is positive news regarding his possible status for Sunday. Rick Stroud […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a sharp 2-0 start, having beaten the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans on the road in their first two games. It appears that one of their primary strengths is the talent at the wide receiver position where rookie Emeka Egbuka has joined star Mike Evans along with Sterling […]

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clashing against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason on Saturday, fans are wondering if star offensive players will be making an appearance. While plans for the Buccaneers in the preseason are fluid, head coach Todd Bowles would give some insight into the playing statuses of quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide […]

The Texas A&M Aggies saw one of the biggest stars in college football history come through their program. Johnny Maziel and Mike Evans helped the program revive itself and return to relevancy during their career. Both players made it to the NFL with the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, respectively. However, each former star […]

Looking for their fifth straight NFC South title, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are closing in on their 2025 preseason opener. On Saturday, the team will take on the Tennessee Titans at home. While the team’s starters likely won’t see the field too much, it is still an important step to prepare for the upcoming regular […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made it a top priority to maintain their offensive core over the last couple of years, re-signing Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin to substantial contracts. But general manager Jason Licht also has an eye firmly on the future. Despite already boasting one of the best passing attacks in […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no strangers to adversity. From Tom Brady’s retirement to Baker Mayfield’s redemption arc, this is a franchise that thrives in the gray area between expectation and surprise. Yet as training camp kicks off for the 2025 season, there’s a storm brewing in Tampa, and it’s coming from the left side […]

Mike Evans is looking to make history in his age-32 season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout extended his incredible 1,000-yard receiving seasons streak in 2024, tying Jerry Rice for the all-time lead with 11 straight. Evans hopes to set the record with his 12th-consecutive 1,000-yard campaign in 2025. But the future Hall of Famer will […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers already boasted one of the best wide receiver tandems in the NFL with Pro Bowlers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The Bucs scored a major victory by re-signing Godwin on a $66 million deal, securing the wideout amid interest from multiple teams around the league. But with both veteran pass catchers […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are currently in the midst of an important offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The Buccaneers are coming off of another NFC South title but lost in the Wild Card round of the playoffs at home vs the Washington Commanders. The Buccaneers have expended heavy resources on the wide […]

Thanks to Tom Brady in recent years and the Tampa 2 defense a few years back, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are among just six teams with multiple Super Bowl wins in the 21st century. This recent success is well-deserved for Bucs fans after the team could hardly put together a winning season for the first […]

While some are not a fan of the Pro Bowl games featuring flag football instead of the traditional competition, Mike Evans believes it makes practical sense for his own career. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout referred to the games as “good practice” for a potential run at the 2028 Summer Olympics, which are set to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFC South and returned to the playoffs once again in 2024. Although their Wild Card loss to the Washington Commanders was not the result that the Bucs were looking for, they have now turned their focus to 2025. This year’s version of the NFL Draft is approaching, as the […]