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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open their defense of the NFC South crown Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Travelling to their closest division rival can be a tricky trip, as the Buccaneers have suffered their fair share of speed bumps in Atlanta. Winning at Mercedes Benz Stadium to open this season would be a big […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready to start off the 2025 NFL season on a high note. Tampa faces off against Atlanta in Week 1 and has a chance to get an early division lead with a win. The team also received some positive injury news surrounding one of their best offensive players just hours […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced not having prized defensive tackle Vita Vea for the season opener. With the All-Pro dealing with a foot ailment before the Atlanta Falcons showdown.  Fox NFL insider Jordan Schultz dropped an update on that front Saturday. Which presents an encouraging sign for the Bucs and Vea. “Pro Bowl DT Vita […]

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to make an early NFC South statement when they take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. When Mayfield looks downfield to pass, he’ll officially have one of his most crucial targets available. Tight end Cade Otton suffered a groin injury in late August and was […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will begin their 2025 regular season on Sunday afternoon against the Atlanta Falcons. On Friday, the team reportedly agreed to a contract extension with cornerback Zyon McCollum, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Buccaneers and starting CB Zyon McCollum reached agreement today on a three-year, $48 million extension that includes $35.4 […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to secure their fifth-straight NFC South title in 2025. Having a healthy Vita Vea in the middle of their offensive line will only get them closer to their goal. But the Buccaneers were forced to hold their breath when Vea suffered a foot injury. He missed two straight days […]

Baker Mayfield is ready to get the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2025 season underway when they face the Atlanta Falcons. Mayfield enters the eighth season of his NFL career, his third with the Buccaneers. He has blossomed into an offensive star, keeping the team firm in playoff contention. Tampa Bay is preparing for its opener against […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers open their season against the Atlanta Falcons on the road on Sunday. Tampa has won five consecutive division titles and had a great season offensively last year. Now, they are adding a new weapon to the group that has everyone buzzing. ESPN’s Dan Graziano says that Buccaneers rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka […]

Looking to capture their fifth straight NFC South title, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ season opener on Sunday is an important one. The defense of their crown will start at division rival Atlanta, where the Falcons are hoping to finally upend the Buccaneers’ recent dominance over the South. After Wednesday’s practice, NFL insider Tom Pelissero revealed […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for a 2025 season filled with expectations after an injury-riddled 2024 campaign that still resulted in an NFC South division title and playoff berth. Baker Mayfield has been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL for the last couple of years, showcasing the blend of speed, downfield […]

Because they reside in the NFC South, are coming off a stinging playoffs defeat and have yet another new offensive coordinator, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers do not immediately jump out as a Super Bowl contender heading into the 2025-26 NFL season. Their actions say otherwise, though. The organization continues to commit to its existing core […]

Just weeks after signing his NFL contract, Emeka Egbuka is already making headlines in Tampa Bay. The rookie wide receiver, drafted 19th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, inked a four-year, $18.1 million deal that officially locked him into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ long-term plans. As reported by Adam Schefter, he became the ninth first-rounder […]

For the 2025 NFL season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t have the luxury of easing into the action. Their opener comes against an NFC South rival desperate to prove itself, the Atlanta Falcons. With storylines galore, from Michael Penix Jr stepping into his first full season as Atlanta’s starter to Tampa Bay’s veterans aiming […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders has been fined $4,669 by the NFL for punching an opponent during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN’s Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter. Schefter reported on X, formerly known as Twitter: “A real punch: NFL is fining former Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders $4,669 for […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to compete for their fifth straight NFC South title. Legendary quarterback Tom Brady finished his career and Tampa Bay tenure by winning the division in 2021 and 2022. Current starting signal caller Baker Mayfield has led the team to their latest two titles and undoubtedly wants to win number […]

Shilo Sanders has found himself at a crossroads after he was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday. The decision came on the heels of Sanders’ ejection in their preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday for throwing a punch. The 25-year-old safety cleared waivers without any team picking him up. Now, his […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ decision to release rookie safety Shilo Sanders was not simply fallout from his preseason ejection, according to NFL legend Michael Irvin. Instead, Irvin said the move was a calculated roster strategy that could ultimately benefit both Sanders and the team. Sanders, the 25-year-old son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was […]

Quarterback is often the position that gives fantasy football managers the most peace of mind. With so many viable starters across the NFL, it feels safe to draft an early-round passer or wait until the later rounds for upside plays. That depth is also deceptive, though. Unlike running backs or wide receivers, a quarterback can […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished off their preseason slate with a 23-19 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Tampa Bay finished 2-1 in the exhibition season, narrowly missing an undefeated exhibition series. Nevertheless, the coaching staff has gotten an excellent look at who will be on the final roster come September 7th in Atlanta against the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have continued to make moves to get their roster ready for the regular season. Their season opening matchup against their division rivals, the Atlanta Falcons, is less than two weeks away. On Tuesday, GM Jason Licht and the Buccaneers brass made another move to meet that goal. According to NFL insider […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a deep roster, and that depth is coming into play before the season has even started because the team has been decimated by injuries. The health of the Buccaneers will make for an interesting cut-down day. So who will make the 53-man roster after cuts are made on Tuesday? Quarterback […]

Teams around the league are making cuts to get down to their 53-man rosters. On Monday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided to let go of a fan-favorite undrafted free agent. Reports indicate that the Buccaneers are cutting undrafted free agent Desmond Watson, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. The rookie defensive tackle has been […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have started making their roster cuts, and one of the players they recently moved on from Shilo Sanders, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Buccaneers informed rookie safety Shilo Sanders today that he is being waived, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, who added, ‘we’re hoping he gets claimed on […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Shilo Sanders got into a scuffle during a NFL preseason game on Saturday night. Sanders was ejected from the contest against the Buffalo Bills, after he was involved in a physical play. Sanders threw punches at Buffalo Bills tight end Zach Davidson. Following the contest, Bucs coach Todd Bowles bemoaned […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Tez Johnson left everything on the field in what was his last chance to truly prove himself before the organization finalizes its roster. He is making it clear that the Bucs did not just draft a competent wide receiver. They are also getting an entertainer. Johnson thrilled the fans who flocked […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted the Buffalo Bills in their preseason finale on Saturday night. Tampa Bay entered the game with many players trying to make the final 53-man roster with cuts on the horizon. Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders is at the top of that list after an eventful preseason. The referees rewarded him with […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the middle of a fascinating transition. No longer clinging to the Tom Brady era but not quite in full rebuild mode, the franchise has reshaped itself around Baker Mayfield and a collection of rising stars. Mayfield’s resurgence has breathed life into a team many expected to fade into mediocrity. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting ready for the regular season, but before that, they still have one more preseason game to get a look at who will make the final roster. It could also be a time where some of the key players get a chance to play some reps. Head coach Todd Bowles […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a few injuries in their wide receiver room, with Chris Godwin being one of them as he continues to recover from his injury last season. The good news is Godwin is making progress, and he’ll be activated off the PUP list soon, but there’s a catch, according to ESPN’s Adam […]

While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare for the upcoming NFL season, all eyes have been on undrafted rookie Desmond Watson. Not because he’s turning heads in practice with his performance, but because he’s been unable to participate due to weighing 464 pounds. The team wants him to lose weight before he can get involved with […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will be without the services of wide receiver Jalen McMillan for a period due to an upper-body injury. That also means that he’s expected to sit out the Bucs’ first game of the 2025 NFL regular season, according to head coach Todd Bowles. “#Bucs HC Todd Bowles said WR Jalen McMillan […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had already been dealing with some injuries in training camp, and then they suffered another one in their second preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wide receiver Jalen McMillan was flipped over after catching a pass from Teddy Bridgewater, and he stayed on the field for some time before walking off. […]

Teddy Bridgewater needed only 12 days with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make his case for a roster spot. What made his preseason breakout even more notable was his insistence that the credit belonged elsewhere. The veteran quarterback pointed to offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, who helped design a simplified game plan that Bridgewater could execute […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were in their second preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and one of their young wide receivers suffered an injury scare. Wide receiver Jalen McMillan was flipped over after making a catch from Teddy Bridgewater and stayed on the field for some time before walking off. McMillan was then ruled out […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went on a defensive frenzy in their preseason matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. Tampa Bay pulled off excellent plays in the secondary, making three interceptions throughout the game. Antonio Grier Jr., Zyon McCollum and Kindle Vildor were the defenders who made the plays on that side of the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers currently lead the Pittsburgh Steelers 14-7 as the second half begins in their second preseason matchup. Signed a couple weeks ago to be one of starting quarterback Baker Mayfield’s backups, veteran Teddy Bridgewater put on quite a show in the first half. The former first-round pick completed six of his 11 […]

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 Pittsburgh Steelers are getting closer to regular-season form, and tight end Pat Freiermuth is already liking what he sees. After Thursday’s joint practice between Pittsburgh and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium, the fifth-year veteran offered high praise for his new quarterback, while also pointing to strides being made across the offense. Aaron […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin expressed his wishes for rookie running back Kaleb Johnson ahead of facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After Tomlin revealed two injured pass catchers amid preseason, wide receiver Calvin Austin and tight end Jonnu Smith are day-to-day following their respective injuries. He spoke about what he expects from Johnson. Tomlin addressed […]