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Bucs’ $17M Free Agent Signee Lands Surprising Leadership Role Before Week 1

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for the 2026 NFL season, with only a few days left before the beginning of another season. The team will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 13, 2026 at the Paycor Stadium. The franchise has taken a lot of preparation and reinforced the team to have […] The post Bucs’ $17M Free Agent Signee Lands Surprising Leadership Role Before Week 1 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Chris Simms Picks Bucs To Be No. 4 Seed In NFC Playoffs

More optimism is flowing for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Baker Mayfield is going to be shocked. Just three weeks ago, Mayfield said he was seeing and expecting everybody in the media to be picking against the Buccaneers. It wasn’t accurate […] The post Chris Simms Picks Bucs To Be No. 4 Seed In NFC Playoffs appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

“They’re Playing A Little Level Of Desperate Football”

Two more big names have picked the Buccaneers to win the NFC South. Joe loves it. About 60 percent of Bucs fans are are thinking 10 or more wins this season. And count SiriusXM NFL Radio chief guru Pat Kirwan […] The post “They’re Playing A Little Level Of Desperate Football” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

The Buccaneers Have Serious Depth Waiting in the Wings

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have finalized their 53-man roster, but plenty of talent remains outside the active roster. Their practice squad is loaded with players who could become legitimate contributors during the 2026 season. Leading that group is veteran cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, who gives Tampa Bay something most practice squads cannot: proven NFL production. Murphy-Bunting returned to Tampa Bay after spending last two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and .2023 with the Tennessee...

Bucs’ Release Week One Depth Chart: Two Rookie Starters on Defense

Bucs’ Release Week One Depth Chart: Two Rookie Starters on Defense OLB Rueben Bain Jr. and LB Josiah Trotter, the Buccaneers’ first two picks in the 2026 draft, are listed as starters on the team’s first depth chart of the regular season Sep 08, 2026 at 12:24 PM Scott Smith Senior Writer/Editor Copied! Each week during the regular season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ communications department publishes a “Game Release” to aid the media in coverage of their upcoming game. Within that release are a...

PR Roundtable: 2026 Bucs Record Predictions

Pewter Report’s PR Roundtable presented by PrizePicks Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA then play a $5 lineup and get $150 if you win by clicking HERE. A new Pewter Report Roundtable debuts every Tuesday on PewterReport.com. Each week, the Pewter Reporters tackle another tough Bucs question. This week’s prompt: What is your 2026 Bucs record prediction? Scott Reynolds: I Predict A Bounce-Back Season For The Bucs At 10-7 If you read last week’s SR’s FAB 5 column on PewterReport.com you know ...

YAC Concerns and a Run-Game Rebound | By the Numbers, Week One

YAC Concerns and a Run-Game Rebound | By the Numbers, Week One When the Buccaneers open their season in Cincinnati on Sunday, they will be hoping to limit yards after the catch for Bengals receivers while getting their own ground game back on track and breaking in some rookie starters on defense Sep 08, 2026 at 10:47 AM Scott Smith Senior Writer/Editor Copied! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers open their 2026 season on Sunday with a trip to Cincinnati to take on Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and the high-p...

Todd Bowles Wants the Buccaneers to Play With More Attitude in 2026

Todd Bowles believes the Buccaneers need more than a talented roster to bounce back in 2026. He wants Tampa Bay to develop an identity built around toughness, attitude and accountability. Bowles Is Demanding a Different Mentality The Buccaneers appeared to be rolling last season after opening 5-1. Everything changed after that, as Tampa Bay went 3-8 down the stretch and ultimately missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Bowles has been clear about what bothered him most from that co...

State of the NFC South: Week 1 preview

We are finally here. The 2026 NFL season begins this year, and with that, it’s time to look at a regular season preview for each team in the NFC South. Tampa Bay Buccaneers To open up the season, the Buccaneers have a tough battle ahead of them. In week 1, the Bucs will face off […]

“I Think They Can Make A Run”

More than 83 percent of Bucs fans look at their 2026 team and see a winner. The most popular vote was 10 wins for Tampa Bay in Joe’s poll yesterday. Expectations are sky high, as they should be. The Bucs […] The post “I Think They Can Make A Run” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

Bengals Tuesday Trenches: It begins with Pirates

The 2026 NFL season is here. The wait is over. The Cincinnati Bengals will take the field Sunday at Paycor Stadium against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a game that actually matters. And it does matter. Unlike the MLB or the NBA, which both have absurdly long regular seasons, the NFL (for now) plays only 17 games. That […]

“It’s Over”: Deion Sanders Gives Son Shilo Brutal Reality Check About His Football Career Amid Bankruptcy Struggles

Sometimes the toughest hits in football happen long after the final whistle. On a recent vlog posted to his YouTube channel, former Colorado safety Shilo Sanders got a heavy dose of reality from his dad, NFL legend Deion Sanders. Fresh off being waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and buried under a multi-million-dollar legal fight, […] The post “It’s Over”: Deion Sanders Gives Son Shilo Brutal Reality Check About His Football Career Amid Bankruptcy Struggles appeared first on EssentiallySpor...

“It’s Over”: Deion Sanders Sends Blunt Message on Shilo’s NFL Future After Buccaneers Cut

Deion Sanders, never one to sugarcoat, told his son Shilo Sanders the truth after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released him. Last year, Shilo fell from a $2.9 million undrafted rookie deal to unemployment. All triggered by a punch thrown in a meaningless preseason finale. And when Shilo needed his father’s honest read on what came […] The post “It’s Over”: Deion Sanders Sends Blunt Message on Shilo’s NFL Future After Buccaneers Cut appeared first on EssentiallySports .

NFC Notes: Michael Penix, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers Buccaneers GM Jason Licht absolutely loves QB Baker Mayfield. Licht zeroed in on Mayfield as he was figuring out the next phase for Tampa Bay following Tom Brady‘s retirement, and the former No. 1 pick’s firecracker demeanor always appealed to him. Mayfield’s career had hit rock bottom, both on the field and in his […] The post NFC Notes: Michael Penix, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Buccaneers Get Positive News on Injured Receivers Ahead of Opener

The Buccaneers finally received some encouraging news regarding two of their most important young receivers. Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan both returned to the practice field Monday after spending several weeks dealing with injuries. Egbuka has been working through a toe injury, while McMillan continues his recovery from a knee issue. Their injuries have limited their opportunities to practice, but neither receiver has missed a regular-season game. Both players had been making a strong impre...

Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker’s Status Up in Air for Season Opener

Sean Tucker’s availability for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ season opener remains uncertain after the running back missed Monday’s portion of practice open to the media. Tucker did not participate in the drills during the viewing period, adding another question mark to Tampa Bay’s running back depth heading into the opener against Cincinnati. Tucker Remains in Rehabilitation Head Coach Todd Bowles provided a brief update on Tucker’s status following Monday’s practice. The Buccaneers are still wai...

Alex Anzalone Quickly Emerging as Buccaneers’ New Defensive Leader

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are asking Alex Anzalone to do much more than make plays at linebacker in 2026. Anzalone has quickly emerged as one of the central voices on Tampa Bay’s defense. His teammates made that clear Monday when they voted him one of the team’s six captains. A New Voice in the Middle Anzalone’s selection carries extra weight because he is the only one of Tampa Bay’s six captains who was not with the team last season. He is also stepping into a defense that lost its longtime le...

Bengals’ Zac Taylor brings back 2025 request for season opener vs. Buccaneers

Zac Taylor is bringing back a specific request he had for the fans last year while he and the Cincinnati Bengals prepare for the 2026 NFL season. Taylor is entering Year 8 of his head coaching career in the NFL with the Bengals. He seeks a resurgence after seeing a four-year streak of winning seasons […] The post Bengals’ Zac Taylor brings back 2025 request for season opener vs. Buccaneers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NFL Transactions: Monday 9/7

49ers Bears Broncos Browns Buccaneers Chargers Colts Commanders Giants Jaguars Lions NFL Transactions Raiders Saints Titans Vikings 49ers 49ers signed TE Brayden Willis to the practice squad. Bears Bears waived DB Dontae Manning from injured reserve with an injury settlement. Broncos Broncos signed DB Taylor Rapp to the practice squad. Broncos released LS Luke Basso from the practice squad. Browns Browns signed DT Zion Logue to the practice squad. Browns placed DT Tyreak Sapp on the practice s...

Pewter Pulse: 5 Things To Expect From The Bucs Defense In 2026

There is a new episode in Scott Reynolds’ Pewter Pulse video series on Pewter Report’s YouTube channel, PewterReportTV. These short videos – typically seven to 12 minutes in length – allow Reynolds to offer up his expert analysis and opinion on a particular Bucs or NFL topic. The Tampa Bay Bucaneers training camp is over and the preseason has concluded. Now it’s time for the revamped Buccaneers defense to take a big step forward for head coach and defensive play-caller Todd Bowles. Scott Reyno...

Yaya Diaby Focused on Finishing Plays

Advertising Sep 07, 2026 at 04:18 PM The most telling combination of statistics to describe Yaya Diaby’s third NFL campaign is also the one he has heard the most from critics and pundits. It comes down to two numbers, which while perfectly complimentary of Diaby’s game on their own, are less satisfying when combined. First, Diaby finished the 2025 season with 66 quarterback pressures according to NFL Next Gen Stats, which tied for the eighth most in the NFL. Second, he led the Tampa Bay Buccan...

Undisclosed Injury For Sean Tucker

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles was willing to acknowledge that running back Sean Tucker is injured and missed all or some of practice today. But Bowles had no interest in sharing specifics. “He’s still rehabbing,” Bowles said of Tucker. “He’ll […] The post Undisclosed Injury For Sean Tucker appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .