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Former Bucs QB Calls Baker Mayfield ‘Dumb’ for Comments Against Kevin Stefanski

No one holds a grudge and a chip on their shoulder quite like Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. He's well known for finding motivation in those who doubt him, and he did it in quite the high-profile way this month after the Atlanta Falcons hired head coach Kevin Stefanski.

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2 Bucs Make PFWA’s All-Rookie Team

Bucs rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and defensive back Jacob Parrish have made the Pro Football Writers of America’s All-Rookie team for the 2025 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 23

Super Bowl Champion Loves New Hire For Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have found their offensive coordinator, electing to hire former Atlanta Falcons OC Zac Robinson for the 2026 season and beyond.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 23

Bruce Arians Predicts If Buccaneers' Star Mike Evans Will Retire

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been focused on filling out their coaching staff after a season that saw the Bucs miss the playoffs for the first time since 2019, which resulted in a handful of staff firings.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 23

5 Reasons Why the Buccaneers Should Re-Sign Jamel Dean

Prior to the start of the 2025 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were on the verge of cutting ties with veteran cornerback Jamel Dean. As it turned out, though, Dean wasn’t ready to move on quite yet.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 23

Rachaad White Makes Clear Statement on Buccaneers Future

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a number of free agents to make some big decisions on. There are some, like outside linebacker Haason Reddick, that are easier ones, but others, like tight end Cade Otton, that will be more difficult.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 23

There's already a bad narrative surrounding Zac Robinson and he's barely been with the Buccaneers

Zac Robinson is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new offensive coordinator after a long search that included interviews with eight different candidates. An important factor behind the decision is his familiarity with Baker Mayfield after working with him in 2022.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Gridiron Heroics / January 23

'He’s a Smug Fraud': Skip Bayless Backs Baker Mayfield in Kevin Stefansi Call-Out

Skip Bayless escalated a public spat this week by siding with Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Baker Mayfield after the quarterback took aim at Kevin Stefanski following the Atlanta Falcons’ head‑coach hire.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Mike Farrell Sports / January 22

2 Players Who Could Be First Round Draft Picks in 2026: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Edition

After a disappointing 2025 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have the No. 15 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after going 8-9. It is the first time since the 2020 that they didn’t take the NFC South Division crown and the first time since 2019 that they missed the playoffs entirely.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 22

Greatest Throw of Tom Brady's Career Happened with Buccaneers

As a quarterback, Tom Brady has had a countless number of spectacular throws over the course of his illustrious career. When his 23 seasons were all said and done, Brady had completed a total of 7,753 passes as an NFL quarterback.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 22

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles 'Very Impressed' with New OC Zac Robinson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were looking to elevate their offense once they decided to fire Josh Grizzard after just one season as the offensive play caller, and while it wasn't a home run hire, they landed on former Atlanta Falcons OC Zac Robinson.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Emeka Egbuka News / A to Z Sports / January 22

Bucs rookie Emeka Egbuka gets nod for major NFL honor despite late season drop off

It was a tale of two season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2025. The first half was remarkable, as the Bucs stormed to a 6-2 mark. The second half was equally forgettable, as a 2-7 finish saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2019 season.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / January 22

What Plans Are Next For Bucs Offensive Coaching Staff After OC Hire?

The Bucs hired Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator. He checks every box that the Bucs were looking for, most notably being an experienced play caller, coming from a great coaching tree, and having coached quarterback Baker Mayfield before.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Field Level Media / January 22

Reports: Buccaneers hiring Zac Robinson as OC

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring Zac Robinson to be their new offensive coordinator, multiple outlets reported Thursday. Robinson, 39, held the same position with the NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons for the past two seasons.

Baker Mayfield News / A to Z Sports / January 22

Bucs make more coaching moves after Zac Robinson that help Baker Mayfield

The Tampa Bay Buccaneershired its new offensive coordinator in Zac Robinson on Thursday, closing the door on the offseason's most important coaching search.

Todd Bowles News / Yardbarker / January 22

Insider offers explanation for why Bucs retained Todd Bowles

The Bucs retained Bowles despite a late-season collapse that cost the team a playoff berth.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield sends fiery message to Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield ripped amid latest chapter of alleged feud with Falcons' Kevin Stefanski

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 22

Buccaneers To Hire Zac Robinson As OC

The Buccaneers have landed on their new offensive coordinator. Zac Robinson is headed to Tampa Bay, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This news will reunite Robinson with quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield made a “big push” for Tampa Bay to acquire Robinson, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 22