Pro Football Talk writes that in league circles is the Buccaneers believe their offer to QB Baker Mayfield for a long-term deal will ultimately be stronger than what he’d get from any other team. Per PFT, Tampa Bay is confident that when it puts its final offer out ahead of Mayfield’s deadline of the start […]
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With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a contract feud with Baker Mayfield, trade speculation increases if the team simply cannot reach an extension before the season. After Mike Garafolo’s report signaling that the Buccaneers and Mayfield are far away on a deal, it makes sense for trade rumors to increase.It seems more likely that the […]
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While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield stand off in contract negotiations, Mike Florio warns the organization about the consequences if they wait to long to sign their franchise quarterback. Florio said, “Baker Mayfield seems to be a guy who thinks his own way. Operates to his own rhythm. And I like that. And that’s […]
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As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield reach an impasse on a new contract, Joel Corry encourages the quarterback to take his time with negotiations. Mayfield states that he wants to remain with the organization, but Mike Garafolo indicates that the team is in no rush to sign the signal-caller.Corry believes that Mayfield’s camp […]
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A fascinating Buccaneers data point was shared by NFL media yesterday. Guess how many times receivers Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka were on the field at the same time? The answer is 61 times — the trio played […]
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Losing reigning team MVP and dependable offensive weapon Kenneth Gainwell in free agency to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was a big blow to the Pittsburgh Steelers. But the Steelers turned right around and signed veteran Rico Dowdle, adding a dependable running back with experience under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. Now, the Steelers appear to […]
While OTAs did not leave Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the best feeling about second-year cornerback Benjamin Morrison, there is still reason to buy into the breakout. Eva Geitheim of Sports Illustrated noted that the Bucs are not concerned with the injury scare and that Morrison is still a breakout player to watch entering the 2026 […]
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are being floated as a potential landing spot for Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge rusher Yaya Diaby was not expected to crack the top of the edge rusher rankings conducted by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. However, Diaby was also nowhere on the honorable mention list or even the list of edge rushers who received votes. Considering the list was conducted by scouts, executives, and coaches, […]
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Gerald McCoy talks Rueben Bain, Jr. and his philanthropy in an exclusive interview with Heavy.
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Sports Illustrated predicts University of Miami QB Darian Mensah will be a 1st-round pick by the Buccaneers in the 2027 NFL draft.
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Buccaneers Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield remains confident an extension will get done before the season, as he enters the final season of a three-year, $100 million deal. “I would love to be there,” Mayfield said, via Greg Auman. “I think both sides want to get it done. Now it’s a matter of finding that middle […]
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With NFL Training Camp beginning soon, extensions to key players could occur in the coming weeks. However, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers received bad news regarding their star defensive tackle Vita Vea. On NFL Network’s The Insiders, Mike Garafolo indicated that the two parties are far apart on a contract extension.The Buccaneers also currently work through negotiations with […]
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Vita Vea wearing the Silver and Black? Yes, please. That’s the sentiment of the Las Vegas Raiders’ fan base. We recently asked our readers would they want the Raiders to pursue Vea, the star defensive tackle of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a recent post. The results were overwhelmingly in favor of the idea. That […]
The Buccaneers and QB Baker Mayfield have remained apart on extension talks this offseason as the veteran enters the final year of his three-year, $100 million contract. Speaking on an episode of The Insiders, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo says the two sides are still not close on an extension and “a lot of work” needs […]
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat landed at No. 77 and No. 78 overall, respectively, on this year's NFL Top 100, the annual list featuring NFL players ranking the league's top stars.
Things can change quickly in the NFL. There might not be a better current example than Tampa Bay Buccaneers right guard Cody Mauch. Mauch entered 2025 as a staple of the team and a potential cornerstone piece to grow with. However, in 2026, he is entering the year with growing pressure and questions, per Jacob […]
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BY IRA KAUFMAN He was supposed to ride off into a storied career atop his chosen Super Bowl horse, Artistic Dream. Instead, it’s the steed’s rider who has broken down. Devin White had the world at his stirrups during the […]
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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien was named the NFL's best nonstarter after signing with Lions as a free agent.
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Prediction season is about to begin, when Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht annually fills his bag of receipts. On SiriusXM NFL Radio, Sunday was “NFC South day.” Joe was glued to the airwaves with a tray of […]
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A prominent NFL analyst saw the Buccaneers finish as the 10th-best team in the NFC last season and sees little improvement on the horizon. Former Pro Bowl defensive back Ryan Clark delivered the bad news during a visit to The […]
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Last month Todd Bowles broke from his in-season and postseason claims that effort was no issue with his Bucs last season. Bowles caught a lot of fans’ attention referencing guys “just taking plays off,” so Joe launched operation Loaf Watch. […]
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The 2025 Buffalo Bills season has been written, but the book is incomplete. Before we cast our full attention toward the 2026 season, let’s take one last glance back over our shoulder for our annual look at the Plays That Defined the prior campaign. For any newcomers, first and foremost; Welcome! When it comes to […]
Joe and the Bucs have different definitions of a pass rush. Joe’s definition is simple: Put the quarterback on his ass. There isn’t a quarterback in the league who can complete a pass while prone on the turf (though Doug […]
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An NFL analyst questioned whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did enough to fix their defense during the 2026 offseason.
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