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Buccaneers Owners Believe in Baker Mayfield Despite Questions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, like every other team, are doing their last-minute preparations for the NFL Draft at the end of the month. General manager Jason Licht is preparing his war room for a crucial draft, as the Buccaneers have a lot of needs — particularly on defense.

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Buccaneers GM Jason Licht Discusses Draft Philosophy Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are entering a pivotal stretch of the offseason and overall direction of the franchise. The first step in this process is how they approach the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to rush for the most touchdowns for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '4,000-yard NFL passes' quiz

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass club' quiz

The 'All-time sack leader by NFL team' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 1

Buccaneers Take Major Step Toward Raymond James Stadium Upgrades

Raymond James Stadium, where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have played football for almost three decades, is iconic for a number of reasons. Introduced in 1998,

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 1

Does Bucs ownership have any regrets about not holding onto Evans?

Does Buccaneers ownership have any regrets about not doing more to hold onto 49ers' Mike Evans?

Evans had played only for Tampa Bay since the 2014 draft.

How Buccaneers think Baker Mayfield will take Mike Evans' departure 'personally'

Joel Glazer sends clear message to Buccaneers fans who wanted Todd Bowles fired

Bucs GM shares honest update on Baker Mayfield's contract extension

The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 1

Jaguars HC Liam Coen Praises Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are once again hitting the reset button at offensive coordinator. Tampa Bay will have had five offensive coordinators in as many years, as former Atlanta Falcons OC Zac Robinson is set to call plays for the Bucs in 2026.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 1

Bucs co-owner makes feelings on possible Mayfield extension clear

Buccaneers co-owner makes feelings on possible Baker Mayfield extension clear

Questions about Mayfield's short- and long-term futures will hover over the Buccaneers unless he signs a noteworthy extension at some point this spring or summer.

How Buccaneers think Baker Mayfield will take Mike Evans' departure 'personally'

Bucs GM shares honest update on Baker Mayfield's contract extension

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles opens up about departures of Mike Evans, Lavonte David

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 1

Glazer sends clear message to Bucs fans who wanted Bowles fired

Joel Glazer sends clear message to Buccaneers fans who wanted Todd Bowles fired

The Bucs went from 6-2 to 8-9 en route to missing the playoffs this past season.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles opens up about departures of Mike Evans, Lavonte David

NFL coaches seem to accept reality about expected 18-game regular season

Bucs GM shares honest update on Baker Mayfield's contract extension

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 1

Lavonte David Believes Antonio Brown May Have Cost Buccaneers Another Super Bowl

Not long ago, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were chasing Super Bowl contention, but that success came after nearly a decade of mediocrity—until Tom Brady stepped in and revitalized the franchise.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Gridiron Heroics / March 31

'I’d Love to': Tampa Bay Buccaneers Eye Extension for 19-Sack Defender

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found an absolute steal in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting EDGE rusher Yaya Diaby 82nd overall. Since then, he has developed into a solid run defender and one of the league’s most underrated pass rushers, leading the team in sacks in two of his first three years.

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The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 31

Bucs Confident Extensions With Baker Mayfield, YaYa Diaby Will Be Finalized

The 2026 offseason has long loomed as the likeliest point at which a Baker Mayfield Buccaneers extension would be worked out. General manager Jason Licht expects an agreement to indeed be reached this spring.

Jason Pierre-Paul News / The Spun / March 31

Former Giants Star Jason Pierre-Paul Wants To Return At 37

Jason Pierre-Paul wants to play for the New York Giants again. After a year away from the NFL, Pierre-Paul returned to play three games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 31

Lavonte David Says Antonio Brown May Have Cost Buccaneers Another Super Bowl

It wasn't all that long ago that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were contending with Super Bowls in mind, but that came on the heels of almost a decade-long drought before Tom Brady came to the organization to save the day.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 31

The One Overlooked Departure That Will Hurt the Buccaneers the Most

Losing Lavonte David to retirement and Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers in free agency gave Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans a one-two punch that likely knocked them into the next regular season.

Jason Licht News / PewterReport.com / March 31

Bucs GM Jason Licht Backs HC Todd Bowles: 'Right Man To Steady The Ship'

The Bucs reached a pivotal fork in the road this offseason — change head coaches or double down on Todd Bowles. They doubled down. That decision will shape the franchise’s trajectory in 2026 and beyond, but for now, Bowles has the backing of both the Glazers and general manager Jason Licht.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 30

Buccaneers To Make CB Addition

So far this offseason, the Buccaneers have seen cornerbacks Jamel Dean and Kindle Vildor depart in free agency. To no surprise, finding replacements remains a priority for Tampa Bay.

Todd Bowles News / PewterReport.com / March 30

Todd Bowles Compares 2 New Bucs To Their Predecessors

In years past the Bucs have been big on re-signing their own players instead of bringing in new ones to their team culture. This year was a little bit different, and head coach Todd Bowles addressed the philosophy shift at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.

Jason Licht News / PewterReport.com / March 29

Jason Licht: 2026 NFL Draft 'Matches Bucs’ Needs Very Well'

Bucs general manager Jason Licht is counting on the 2026 NFL Draft to keep the team’s contention window open. Tampa Bay’s squad will look quite different next season, relying on a cast of players to replace two franchise legends.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 27

Buccaneers Contract Updates: Goedeke, McCollum, FA Signings

The Buccaneers restructured the contracts of right tackle Luke Goedeke and cornerback Zyon McCollum to clear up cap space for their new free agent signings.