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A coach with 98 career wins had to choose between Tampa Bay and doing nothing. He made his call

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reached out to Sean McDermott about joining the coaching staff. McDermott turned them down. He’s taking the year off instead. Tampa went 8-9 last season.

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AFC Juggernaut Emerges As Top Contender To Sign Superstar WR Mike Evans In Free Agency

If he decides to leave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, veteran wide receiver Mike Evans would immediately become one of the most sought-after players in NFL free agency.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 28

Buccaneers Talked To Sean McDermott About Position On Staff

While it seems likelier than not that Sean McDermott will sit out the 2026 campaign, that won’t stop teams from approaching the former Bills head coach about new opportunities.

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The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

How many of the 19 NFL quarterbacks to win 14 games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 28

Buccaneers reportedly reached out to former Bills HC Sean McDermott

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are slowly building out their staff this offseason, retaining head coach Todd Bowles but hiring new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson and new special teams coordinator Danny Smith.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 28

Buccaneers Inquired With Sean McDermott About Role On Staff

According to Greg Auman, the Buccaneers checked in with former Bills HC Sean McDermott about a role on HC Todd Bowles‘ staff. However, Auman says the expectation

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 28

Former Buccaneers HC Jon Gruden Reportedly Drew Interest From AFC Team

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been busy with their own assistant coaching searches this offseason, hiring OC Zac Robinson and special teams coordinator Danny Smith, with more assistants on the way.

College Football News / PewterReport.com / January 28

T.J. Parker Brings The Pass Rush Edge Bucs Need On Defense

Coming into the week, each Pewter Reporter took the liberty of picking a player at the 2026 Senior Bowl who we were most excited to watch. I chose Clemson edge rusher T.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / January 28

Kevin Stefanski Responds To Baker Mayfield’s Shot At Him

The NFL world all saw what Bucs starting quarterback Baker Mayfield said about Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski and how the coach treated him when Mayfield exited the Cleveland Browns via trade when Stefanski was the coach.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / January 28

Buccaneers new OC Zac Robinson opens up about reuniting with Baker Mayfield

Robinson worked with Mayfield in Los Angeles.

Bucs Mock Draft Roundup 2026: Pre-Senior Bowl Edition

New Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski responds to warning from Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield

The 'Most 20-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 28

New Bucs OC Zac Robinson Talks Offensive Philosophy

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired former Atlanta Falcons OC Zac Robinson to take over as offensive coordinator from Josh Grizzard, and he greeted the media for the first time in his new role on Tuesday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 27

Buccaneers OC Zac Robinson Excited About New Offensive Weapon

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired first-year offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard after a season that saw them majorly slip in almost every single offensive category in 2025 after a record-setting year in 2024 under Liam Coen.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 28