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Baker Mayfield displayed strong composure with under 10 seconds left to seal the Tampa Bay Buccaneers road win. Mayfield led the final touchdown drive to win 20-19. He then threw shade at Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after the Monday Night Football contest. Mayfield broke off a 15-yard run as his Bucs faced fourth-and-10 with […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers elevated to 2-0 in last-second fashion. Baker Mayfield capped a game-winning drive with under 10 seconds left to beat Houston 20-19. But star defender Calijah Kancey endured a setback after beating the Texans. Kancey left early with a pectoral injury. The defensive tackle noticeably couldn’t complete his hand rush move when […]

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons, 23-20, last Sunday afternoon, the football world has been hyping up the team regarding what they accomplish this season. With the Buccaneers led by the heroics of Emeka Egbuka, former player Chris Long would go as far as to say that the team should be in […]

Todd Bowles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have high morales after getting past the Atlanta Falcons in a 23-20 thriller. Both teams exchanged blows throughout the course of the game. Tampa Bay possessed the lead as Atlanta had a field goal that could have the tied the score to force overtime. However, Younghoe Koo’s attempt […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers turned Emeka Egbuka into an immediate gameday hero. The rookie did more than score his first Bucs touchdown. His heroics got saved by a botched field goal attempt by the Atlanta Falcons. Younghoe Koo lined up for a 44-yard attempt to send the game into overtime. Koo misfired on the attempt […]

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 […]

Things had gotten tough for the Atlanta Falcons on the offensive side of the ball. But they still enter the season opener with high hopes. And part of the reason is the defense. A pair of Falcons’ rookies earned an impressive Todd Bowles endorsement before the clash against the Buccaneers. Jalon Walker and James Pearce […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers are turning over their offensive staff for a third consecutive season after fielding one of the most explosive units in football in 2024. Liam Coen led Baker Mayfield and this Tampa Bay offense to new heights in 2024, but now he is off to be the new head coach of the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a few injuries to some of their players, and there was a new person who missed the latest practice. Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. did not participate in the team’s workout as he’s dealing with a lower leg injury. Head coach Todd Bowles did not specify how long Winfield would […]

While the preseason status is unclear for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, he will no doubt be active for the practices leading up to the start of the regular season. As the relationship between the Steelers and Rodgers continues to build, he would speak about the upcoming week of joint practices with the Tampa Bay […]

Fresh off a 29-7 win over the Tennessee Titans in their preseason opener, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are full steam ahead towards the 2025 regular season. Two more contests against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills await to finish the preseason slate. According to Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles, the plan for newly signed quarterback […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went up against the Tennessee Titans in their first preseason game, and left with an injury to one of their running backs. Rachaad White suffered a groin injury in the first quarter and was ruled out for the rest of the game. He finished with six rushes for 28 yards. Head […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are revamping their offense for the third consecutive year after their offensive coordinator and play caller became a head coach elsewhere. This time, it was Liam Coen on his way out the door to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars, and now Josh Grizzard is at the helm. Unfortunately, Grizzard isn’t working with […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles reacted to Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders visiting training camp to watch his son, Shilo Sanders. Shilo’s wholesome moment with a Buccaneers fan during a community event showed the rookie safety adapting to his new environment. Then, a visit from his dad grabbed everyone’s attention as Deion […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will start training camp without wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. Godwin dislocated his left ankle in Week 7 versus the Baltimore Ravens. He underwent surgery, forcing him to sit out the remainder of the season. It remains unclear when he can return to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready for another successful season in 2025. The Buccaneers made it back to the playoffs in 2024, but suffered a brutal Wild Card loss against the Commanders. Tampa’s ownership rewarded the team’s head coach and general manager after multiple seasons of sustained success. The Buccaneers have agreed to multi-year contract […]

Every NFL season delivers its fair share of surprises. Sure, fans and analysts often focus on high-profile stars and headline-grabbing rookies. However, it’s the under-the-radar contributors who often tilt the season’s outcome. For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2025 could be the year when a couple of quiet contributors finally break through. Tampa Bay has remained […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles got brutally honest on whether the franchise signed Desmond Watson in an effort to defend the Tush Push. The Buccaneers turned many heads with their decision to add the nose tackle out of Florida as an undrafted free agent. At 6’6, 464 pounds, Watson is the heaviest NFL […]

When it comes to the NFL Draft, every team wants to hit a home run with their first-round draft pick. It is almost essential that if a team is going to sustain success over the years, first-round selections must hit on a consistent basis. Second- and third-round picks are expected to make key contributions, but […]

What is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ biggest need heading into the 2025 NFL Draft? Is it another wide receiver? Depth on the lines? Or maybe a new linebacker to eventually replace LaVonte David? Well, in the opinion of head coach Todd Bowles at the NFL owners meetings in Palm Beach, Florida, the answer is clear: […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been one of the most intriguing teams to follow this offseason. They have a roster blending veteran leadership, rising young talent, and a front office determined to maintain competitiveness. As such, the Bucs entered the 2025 NFL free agency period facing several pivotal decisions. Now, the focus shifts to the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have enjoyed newfound success before their 50th season. They’ve won a franchise first four straight division titles and own a 2020 Super Bowl victory. Head coach Todd Bowles, Baker Mayfield and company can continue their rare success streak through the 2025 NFL Draft. The Buccaneers have scored through the first three […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in an awkward position as as franchise. That may seem like an odd thing to say about a team coming off back-to-back NFC South titles, but it is true. Tampa Bay is in a two-year window where they need to maximize Baker Mayfield and their host of aging veterans before […]

With the news of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen becoming the new head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, there needed to be a fast replacement. The team did just that as the new Buccaneers offensive coordinator will be Josh Grizzard leading to a reaction from talented offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs. Speaking to […]

After former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen took the Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching job, a decision has been made on who will replace him. The Buccaneers have promoted Josh Grizzard who served as the pass game coordinator last season as he’ll now replace Coen, garnering the attention of former quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. Before […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the cream of the crop in the NFC South. They’ve delivered aggressive free agent signings to build themselves into a perennial playoff contender. But now, head coach Todd Bowles, general manager Jason Licht and company must turn to the trade market to advance further in the postseason. Tampa hasn’t surpassed […]

During the roller coaster hiring process of Liam Coen as the new Jacksonville Jaguars head coach, Jags owner Shad Khan felt “urgency” to close the deal due to fears that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Todd Bowles would swoop in with a game-changing offer. According to a new report from ESPN, Jacksonville viewed Tampa as […]

2024 was another good season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Good in the sense that they won their division, the NFC South, once again. Good in the sense that they made it to the playoffs and hosted the Washington Commanders in the Wild Card round. However, the good ended there. Despite beating the Commanders at […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading into a critical offseason after a disappointing 23-20 loss to the Washington Commanders in the Wild Card Round. The Sunday night thriller at Raymond James Stadium saw head coach Todd Bowles’ team lose a nail-biter to rookie superstar quarterback Jayden Daniels. Despite Baker Mayfield’s critical fumble in the fourth quarter, […]

Todd Bowles’ wife is Taneka Bowles. Taneka is the founder and CEO of her own company, which makes it challenging for her to manage the hectic schedule of an NFL coach. However, the Bowles make it work, which makes their family even more special. Bowles just finished his third season as head coach of the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the 2024 NFL Playoffs with cautious optimism. They have navigated a season defined by dramatic highs and frustrating lows. Moments of brilliance hinted at the team’s potential. However, glaring inconsistencies tempered expectations. Fans were hopeful that the Buccaneers could rise to the occasion in the Wild Card round against the […]

When the Buccaneers, fresh off of watching the Washington Comanders score a touchdown to go up 20-17, decided to kick a field goal at the end of what ended up being their final drive of Wild Card Weekend to tie things up at 20-all, it looked like the definitive play of the game for Tampa […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFC South and got rewarded with a home playoff game in the NFC Wild Card round. However, the Buccaneers lost to the Washington Commanders, 23-20, on a game-winning doinked field goal by Zane Gonzalez. It was a crushing loss for the Buccaneers after a back-and-forth game, and now the […]

In the aftermath of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ narrow 23-20 wildcard playoff loss to the Washington Commanders, head coach Todd Bowles had nothing but praise for his quarterback, Baker Mayfield. Despite the season-ending defeat, Bowles underscored Mayfield’s significance to Tampa Bay’s playoff run. “We wouldn’t be here without Baker Mayfield,” Bowles said, as reported by […]