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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are giving Baker Mayfield another young offensive coach to work with in 2026. After coaching 2025 Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza at Indiana, Chandler Whitmer is returning to the NFL on Todd Bowles’ staff. Whitmer previously worked for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson as the Atlanta Falcons’ pass game specialist in 2024, […]

There’s no doubt that the NFL has changed over the past few years, and it’s always been about protecting the player in all three phases of the game. There have recently been talks that the league plans on changing the kickoff rules once again after injuries began to rise this past season. Defensive players are […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a roster on the brink of its next identity. The 2026 NFL Draft, therefore, arrives at a revealing moment. No longer rebuilding, but not quite contending, Tampa Bay sits in quite the uncomfortable middle ground. The foundation remains competitive, yet the margins separating playoff-caliber teams from true threats have never […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in search of a new quarterback coach this offseason to bolster the offensive coaching staff for the 2026-27 campaign. Reports on Thursday indicate that the franchise is meeting with one of Fernando Mendoza’s coaches with the Indiana Hoosiers. Chandler Whitmer, who was one of Indiana’s co-offensive coordinators this last season, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are aggressively overhauling their coaching staff following an 8-9 season that resulted in missed playoffs. After firing offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, the organization was aiming high to fill the vacancy. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was scheduled to interview for the offensive coordinator […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their new offensive coordinator. In the wake of Kevin Stefanski joining the Atlanta Falcons, the Buccaneers have hired one of Atlanta’s coaches with ties to quarterback Baker Mayfield. Former Falcons OC Zac Robinson is joining the Bucs, according to Ian Rapoport’s report. “A new OC for Baker: The #Bucs are […]

After suffering tough playoff losses in back-to-back campaigns, fans were hoping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would break through during the 2025-26 NFL campaign. The first six weeks foretold tons of promise, as Baker Mayfield looked invincible late in the fourth quarter. The offense eventually sputtered, however, suffering a barrage of injuries and struggling to attain […]

Baker Mayfield was an undersized walk-on at both Texas Tech and Oklahoma, so he knew better than to rest on his laurels after winning the Heisman Trophy and becoming the No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He did not have much of a choice, however, considering he began his professional career […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adding a veteran presence to their coaching staff, hiring longtime Pittsburgh Steelers assistant Danny Smith as special teams coordinator. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported the move Tuesday, confirming that Smith is headed to Tampa Bay after an extended tenure in Pittsburgh. “Bucs hiring Danny Smith as special teams coordinator, source […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to make some changes this offseason, and they’ve been bringing in all types of coordinators for interviews. Outside of trying to fill the offensive coordinator role, they’re also looking for a special teams coach, and they recently brought in Danny Smith for an interview, according to the team. “We’ve […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had an underwhelming season on offense, and they made the decision to fire coordinator Josh Grizzard as a part of their staff overhaul. They are now conducting interviews to fill the void, and the next person they plan on bringing in is former head coach Mike McDaniel, according to NFL insider […]

With head coach John Harbaugh being fired by the Baltimore Ravens, the fate of offensive coordinator Todd Monken is up in the air. However, he is sure to land on his feet with widespread NFL interest. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now interviewing Monken for their vacant offensive coordinator position, via Greg Auman of Fox […]

Mike Kafka’s turbulent season in New York is over. His coaching future, though, is quickly coming back into focus. The Giants’ erstwhile interim head coach has emerged as a candidate for two prominent NFC offensive coordinator openings. Interviews scheduled this week could determine his next chapter in the NFL. Kafka is set to interview with […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially begun widening their search for a new offensive coordinator, and a familiar NFC South name has entered the picture. Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is set to interview for Tampa Bay’s vacant play-caller role, a move that adds another intriguing layer to an already busy offseason for both […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the offseason facing key roster questions, and one of the clearest signals came directly from a departing core player. Free agency discussions intensified after Rachaad White shared another message Thursday signaling a potential exit, offering clarity on the future of the backfield. The Buccaneers running back took to social media […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will look a bit different next season after failing to make the playoffs. That usually comes with people getting fired, players getting cut or traded, and sometimes, others just walk away from the game. The latter is what Tom Moore is doing, as his time in the NFL has come to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019 this season. Even after winning their final game of the season, they fell short in the NFC South race. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is safe, but he fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard on Thursday after one season at the helm. The […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers trended downward despite beating the Carolina Panthers Saturday. They have to watch the team they beat represent the NFC South in the NFL Playoffs this weekend. Todd Bowles will be back for 2026 — but cleaning house is imminent. Bowles assured his return with the Tampa Bay Times after speaking with […]

The regular season is in the books, and now it’s playoff time! Before turning our attention to the postseason, it’s time to take a last look at a Week 18 slate that had a couple of consequential results mixed in with a lot of slop. On Saturday, the Panthers and Buccaneers played football (more on […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter the 2026 offseason in an uncomfortable but familiar place. They are competitive enough to matter, yet flawed enough to miss January. The post–Tom Brady years were always going to test the organization’s patience and vision. 2025 reinforced that reality. Tampa Bay didn’t collapse, didn’t bottom out, and didn’t tank. It […]

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers losing the NFC South, which came down to hoping that the New Orleans Saints would beat the Atlanta Falcons, which they were unable to do, a lot of speculation will now be on head coach Todd Bowles’ job security. While some were wondering if Bowles’ job with the Buccaneers is […]

By virtue of the Atlanta Falcons defeating the New Orleans Saints in Week 18, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been eliminated from playoff contention. Now, wide receiver Mike Evans has a decision to make. After 12 years in the NFL, the idea of retirement has crept onto the table for Evans. However, the wide receiver […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were eliminated from the playoffs after the Atlanta Falcons pulled off a 19-17 Week 18 win over the New Orleans Saints, even though the team beat the Carolina Panthers 16-14 in the regular season finale. With Tampa officially out of the postseason, running back Rachaad White said his goodbyes in a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be in wait-and-see mode after their win against the Carolina Panthers. The only way that the Buccaneers will be able to win the NFC South and make the playoffs will depend on the outcome of the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons. That means that each team will be staring […]

For nearly four months, the Carolina Panthers fought their way from afterthought to contender. They turned the NFC South into a legitimate race and put themselves in position to clinch a division crown in the season’s final week. All they needed was one more composed, disciplined performance. Instead, under sheets of rain and rising pressure, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept their playoff hopes alive with a 16-14 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 18. Lavonte David stepped up in the must-win divisional clash. The veteran linebacker led the Buccaneers with six total tackles. And David came up with a crucial fumble recovery after the Panthers attempted an ill-advised flea […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stretched their season to Sunday, literally. All after holding off the Carolina Panthers in rain soaked fashion Saturday. But don’t expect head coach Todd Bowles to jump for joy soon in this NFC South race. Bowles has guided consecutive NFC South titles since succeeding Bruce Arians after the 2022 season. Chasing […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did their part in Week 18 by handing the Carolina Panthers a 16-14 defeat, and now they are rooting for the New Orleans Saints to take down the Atlanta Falcons. If the Saints are victorious, the Bucs will win the NFC South title. "I am [a Saints fan] tomorrow." @PSchrags with […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) put themselves in the brutal position where they cannot even celebrate after edging out the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. Following two months of horrendous football, they will have to rely on another team in order to extend their five-year playoffs streak. More than that, the Bucs and their fans will […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans saw the makings of a losing campaign during the first month of the season, which ironically was when the team was winning almost every week. Baker Mayfield masked much of the blemishes by performing brilliantly in high-pressure situations. He scrambled his way to one big play after another, and as a […]

Cade Otton snapped a personal 20-game streak Saturday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. All thanks to a Baker Mayfield dagger against the Carolina Panthers. Especially with Mayfield back from injury. Mayfield fired this strike through the rain to his tight end for the game’s opening touchdown during the first quarter. But it’s Otton’s first touchdown […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a big matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18, as the winner of the contest earns the No. 1 seed in the NFC. However, it appears San Francisco is preparing for the worst after making a roster move amid Trent Williams’ injury concerns. Williams, who is 37 years old, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers meet in just over an hour to battle it out for the NFC South division. A win for the Panthers gives them the division title and the 4-seed in the NFC playoff picture. The Bucs need a win + a loss by the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added wide receiver Chris Godwin to the injury report ahead of their Week 18 matchup vs. the Carolina Panthers, but his availability is not in doubt. Godwin is listed with an illness and carries no game designation, clearing him to play Saturday at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay enters the final […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in a must-win situation in Week 18 when they take on the Carolina Panthers. With the playoffs right around the corner and with everything on the line, it appears Calijah Kancey is going to give the defense a big boost for Saturday’s contest amid his injury concerns. Reports indicate that […]

Baker Mayfield will be fully ready and will not carry an injury designation into Week 18, as expected. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cleared their star quarterback late in the week ahead of their all-or-nothing matchup with the Carolina Panthers. Mayfield began the week listed as questionable after logging a limited practice session due to shoulder […]

Calijah Kancey’s long-awaited return from a torn pectoral is officially “in play” as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into a must-win Week 18 clash with the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. Kancey’s chances of return are strong, per Greg Auman of FOX Sports and ESPN’s Jenna Laine, noting that the Buccaneers want to see how he […]

It’s do-or-die time for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After losing to the Carolina Panthers two weeks ago, Tampa Bay had a chance to cement its spot in the postseason against the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately, they lost, further complicating their hunt for a playoff spot. Now, the Buccaneers’ clash against the Carolina Panthers has some serious […]

The 2025 NFL season has been a tale of two halves for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers, led by Baker Mayfield, started the season very hot with a handful of comeback wins. They began 3-0 and were 5-1 after six games. Now, the Bucs are 7-9 and are on the verge of missing out […]