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Kenny Gainwell Calls Jalon Daniels a 'Special' Talent Before Bucs Rookie's First Start

Jalon Daniels hasn’t started an NFL game yet, but he already has a believer in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ backfield. Running back Kenny Gainwell sat down with Athlon Sports’ Luke Easterling this week and didn’t hold back when the conversation turned to the undrafted rookie who will start Sunday in place of the injured Baker Mayfield.

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Buccaneers hit with surprising injury to key player that can certainly help the Packers beat Tampa Bay in Week 4

The Buccaneers watched one of their defenders go down in practice this week and it leaves them without a player that would come in handy against a talented Packers receiver group.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 2

Buccaneers Rule Out Four Players for Packers Game

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday with Jalon Daniels making his first career NFL start. Daniels is replacing Baker Mayfield, who is sidelined with his injured thumb.

David Walker News / Bucs Report / October 2

It’s Time for the Buccaneers to Give David Walker More Playing Time

The Buccaneers have started giving David Walker more opportunities, and the young edge defender has responded with production. His season began without a defensive snap against Cincinnati.

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 2

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers NT Vita Vea vs Green Bay

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Nose Tackle Vita Vea enters Week Four looking to make a bigger impact against the Green Bay Packers. The Buccaneers nose tackle has recorded six tackles through three games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Viral Sports News / October 2

Buccaneers Hit With Brutal Injury News Before Packers Game

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are already entering Week 4 without Baker Mayfield, and the edge of the defensive line is now looking thinner still. First-round rookie Rueben Bain Jr.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 2

Mayfield seemingly disagrees with Bucs' timeline for return from injury

Baker Mayfield seemingly disagrees with Buccaneers' timeline for return from injury

It sounds like Mayfield has a different timeline in mind.

Jonathan Gannon can and should lead the Packers to a victory against Buccaneers

NFL reporter gives 'searing' Todd Bowles hot seat update after Buccaneers' loss to Vikings

Jalon Daniels, 'frustrated' Bucs seek elusive win vs. Packers

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

David Walker News / PewterReport.com / October 2

Pewter Report's Fab 5: FAB 5: David Walker, A’Shawn Robinson Lead Bucs Defense In Different Ways

The Bucs defense was the bright spot in the team’s third consecutive loss last Sunday with outside linebacker David Walker and defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson leading the way.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

NFL insider shares trade deadline prediction for 49ers' Mac Jones after update

ESPN's Dan Graziano seems to believe that 49ers general manager John Lynch is serious about holding onto Jones this fall.

Why 49ers' George Kittle could have big game vs. Broncos

49ers' Brock Purdy is doing something only one NFL QB has done before

Broncos brace for test from Brock Purdy, unbeaten 49ers

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Packers Defense Has Golden Opportunity to Bounce Back vs. Buccaneers

The Green Bay Packers will travel to take on the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, looking to bounce back after a 35-14 thrashing against the Atlanta Falcons in their Lambeau Field season opener.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Six Things to Know About the Buccaneers Heading Into Week 4

The Green Bay Packers enter Week 4 with a disappointing 1-2 record and are looking to turn things around. To do so, they’ll have to overcome a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team desperate for a win, sitting at 0-3.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1

NFC Notes: Jalon Daniels, Gervon Dexter, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Bucs undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels talked about the advice that QB Baker Mayfield gave him as he heads into his first career start. “He simply put it as, ‘You’ve been dreaming of this opportunity,‘” Daniels said, via the team’s website.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 1

Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin back at practice despite ankle injury before Packers clash

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session because of an ankle injury, giving the team a positive development before Sunday’s Week 4 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Todd Bowles News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Rob Gronkowski talks Bucs and Todd Bowles, and he nails a major reason why Tampa Bay is struggling early in the season

The Bucs lost a lot with two veterans this past offseason. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a hot mess right now after falling to 0-3 last weekend with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Steelers' cornerback targets after Joey Porter Jr. trade

Losing your CB1 is far from ideal. That could force Pittsburgh to explore the trade market before the deadline on Nov. 10.

Two-minute drill: Chiefs-Raiders square off in surprising battle of unbeatens, major injuries, more

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Jonathan Gannon News / Yardbarker / October 1

Jonathan Gannon can and should lead the Packers to a victory against Buccaneers

The Buccaneers are 0-3, while the Packers are 1-2 and coming off an extremely disappointing home-opener loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Packers sign hometown kid to try to fix Jordan Love's protection problem

NFL GM sounds alarms about Packers' Matt LaFleur, Jordan Love

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Todd Bowles News / Yardbarker / September 29

NFL reporter gives 'searing' Bowles hot seat update after Bucs' loss

NFL reporter gives 'searing' Todd Bowles hot seat update after Buccaneers' loss to Vikings

The Bucs fell to 0-3 on the season this past Sunday.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles confirms Baker Mayfield timeline after thumb injury

Buccaneers' start goes from bad to worse with Baker Mayfield's injury

Three NFL head coaches who may be on hot seat entering Week 4

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Jalen McMillan News / Pro Football Rumors / September 29

Bucs WR Jalen McMillan To Miss Time

Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan suffered a PCL sprain in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, according to ESPN’s Jenna Laine, with an early projection of a six- to eight-week absence.