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On YouTubeTampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 19
Buccaneers Offered Mike Evans More Money To Stay In Tampa Bay. What Went Wrong?
It's no secret that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted to keep Mike Evans. A franchise legend since being drafted by the Bucs in 2014, Evans is third in the NFL in active touchdowns and netted 11 straight 1,000-plus yard seasons to start his career, and everyone in Tampa Bay and beyond expected him to play his whole career in Tampa Bay.
Vita Vea News / PewterReport.com / March 19
Bucs’ Salaries, Cap Impact For New Players Revealed
The Bucs were quite active in free agency, signing three new defensive players that figure to be immediate starters, a complementary running back to help Bucky Irving shoulder the load in the backfield, and added a new backup quarterback.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / March 19
Confirmed: Buccaneers ‘Kicked The Tires’ on Free Agent Trey Hendrickson
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers desperately need a better pass rush but weren’t willing to pay the price needed to land Trey Hendrickson. During his Wednesday press conference, Licht was asked whether or not the team pursued free agent Trey Hendrickson.
The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to catch at least 100 passes in a single season can you name in five minutes?
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 News / PewterReport.com / March 19
Jason Licht 'Strongly' Disagrees That Mike Evans Left Because Of Todd Bowles
Bucs general manager Jason Licht has been very busy over the past few months. It’s been compounded by the fact that Tampa Bay no longer has their all-time offensive leader.
Kindle Vildor News / Pro Football Rumors / March 19
Patriots To Sign CB Kindle Vildor
Kindle Vildor has lined up his next NFL gig. The veteran cornerback has agreed to terms with the Patriots, per his agents (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter). New England will be the fifth team Vildor plays for provided he makes the team’s roster.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 19
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht opens up about Trey Hendrickson rumors
Hendrickson received a four-year, $112M contract that included $60M in fully guaranteed money and could be worth up to $120M from the Ravens.
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.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / March 19
Why Baker Mayfield is excited about Buccaneers despite losing Mike Evans to 49ers
On paper, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has had a rough offseason after losing Mike Evans to the 49ers.
Mike Evans News / NHANFL / March 19
GM confirms Tampa Bay offered more money to Mike Evans
Mike Evans is no longer a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That’s a sentence that fans expected to hear after the legendary wide receiver’s retirement.
Lavonte David News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 18
Buccaneers GM still unsure if Lavonte David will play in 2026
Over 14 seasons, Lavonte David has established himself as one of the best inside linebackers to ever grace the NFL. However, with a little over one month away from the NFL draft and weeks into free agency, the Buccaneers are reportedly still awaiting a decision over whether David will play in Year 15.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 19
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht denies rumors that Todd Bowles drove Mike Evans from Tampa Bay
Evans, Tampa Bay's franchise wide receiver for 12 seasons, left the Buccaneers earlier in March to sign with the San Francisco 49ers in free agency.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 18
Buccaneers GM confirms Tampa Bay offered more money to Mike Evans than 49ers
Mike Evans is no longer a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That’s a sentence that fans expected to hear after the legendary wide receiver’s retirement.
Jason Licht News / PewterReport.com / March 18
Bucs GM Jason Licht Breaks Silence Over Mike Evans’ Departure
The Bucs tried everything they could to keep Mike Evans in Tampa Bay. They put out as many convincing factors as one could to bring back the greatest offensive player in team history.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18
Surprising detail about Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers emerges
Mike Evans was seemingly more than ready to move on from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers based on what general manager Jason Licht revealed about his departure.
NFL News / PewterReport.com / March 18
ESPN Analyst Is Not Too Fond Of Bucs CB Benjamin Morrison
Much of attention on the Bucs during this offseason has been about inside linebacker, outside linebacker and defensive tackle. That’s understandable considering the production they’ve had at the position, plus what they have on the table with the possibility of improving the team this year.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 18
Baker Mayfield Helped Bring Free Agent to Sign With Buccaneers
Plenty of Tampa Bay Buccaneers players have sung praises about their quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield's infectious moxie, love of the game and physical toughness have gotten him fans in Tampa Bay and beyond, and his offensive and defensive teammates have long talked about his importance in the locker room and on the field during game day.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 18
Buccaneers Restructured Deal Of CB Zyon McCollum
Aaron Wilson reports that the Buccaneers have restructured the contract of CB Zyon McCollum. Tampa Bay converted his $12.869 million roster bonus into a fully guaranteed option after signing bonus.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Football Analysis / March 17
Buccaneers Commit $100M To ‘Reclamation Project’ QB
Before the free-agency negotiating window even opened, Tampa Bay picked up the phone and ended the suspense, with no bidding war or courtship with other franchises.
Dan Feeney News / Pro Football Rumors / March 16
Buccaneers Re-Sign OL Dan Feeney
Dan Feeney is set to spend another year in Tampa Bay. The veteran offensive lineman re-signed with the Buccaneers on Monday, per a team announcement. Feeney joined the Bucs shortly after the start of the 2025 regular season.
Emeka Egbuka News / Larry Brown Sports / March 12
Buccaneers speak out on WR Emeka Egbuka's bizarre alleged posts online
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to set the record straight on wide receiver Emeka Egbuka.
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