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Buccaneers’ Joe Glazer releases statement on record-breaking Baker Mayfield extension

Baker Mayfield isn’t going anywhere. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a massive three-year, $165 million extension with their franchise quarterback Tuesday, ending months of uncertainty surrounding Mayfield’s future before Week 1. Buccaneers owner/co-chairman Joel Glazer made it clear afterward just how highly the organization thinks of its quarterback. “Baker’s arrival marked an important new […] The post Buccaneers’ Joe Glazer releases statement on record-breaking Baker Mayfield extensio...

Buccaneers vs. Bengals Fantasy Football Worksheet, Week 1

The Worksheet, a comprehensive fantasy football preview by Rich Hribar, breaks down everything you need to know about the Week 1 matchup between the Bengals and Buccaneers. Find a breakdown of every Week 1 NFL game in our Worksheet Hub. The Buccaneers have won five season openers in a row, tied for [...]

Exclusive: The Evolution of Joe Burrow Continues Into Another Opener: ‘Whatever The Team Needs’

Three months shy of 30, Joe Burrow has re-invented himself at his locker and in the pocket during an offseason teeming with roster acquisitions and playbook revisions that have left his Bengals ravenously approaching Sunday’s Opening Day (1 p.m.-Cincinnati’s FOX19) at Paycor Stadium against the Buccaneers. As he ducks into the office of equipment manager Adam Knollman after a recent practice to meet Bengals.com, it’s one of the few times this spring and summer he hasn’t been caught throwing a ...

The Pressure Is On Jason Licht

Strong work by friend of JoeBucsFan.com and the host of “The Free Stretch” podcast, Bobby Fenton. It appears if the Bucs are going to win a Super Bowl with Baker Mayfield, Licht is going to have to shine. Mayfield today […] The post The Pressure Is On Jason Licht appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

Baker Mayfield strikes $165 million contract extension with Buccaneers right before Week 1 opener

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers preparing for the 2026 NFL season, there had been a lingering question of when the team and quarterback Baker Mayfield would sign a contract extension. As contract talks between the Buccaneers and Mayfield have been long-standing, it has ended with a new $165 million extension. According to NFL insiders Adam […] The post Baker Mayfield strikes $165 million contract extension with Buccaneers right before Week 1 opener appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Baker Mayfield, Bucs Agree To A Contract Extension Through 2029 Season

Joe thought the deadline was July 29? Over a month after Baker Mayfield’s rock-solid deadline to re-up his contract with the Bucs has come and gone, the two parties came to an agreement, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Mayfield […] The post Baker Mayfield, Bucs Agree To A Contract Extension Through 2029 Season appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

Baker Mayfield Off 2027 QB Market After Surprise Contract Extension

One potential quarterback option for the 2027 offseason is now off the market. Per NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Baker Mayfield has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Surprise: The #Bucs and star QB Baker Mayfield are in agreement on a 3-year contract extension to lock him up right before the […]

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 […]