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4 Reasons Buccaneers Should Extend Baker Mayfield Now

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield both want to get a contract extension done for him to remain in Tampa Bay — that much has been made clear by both sides.

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3 Buccaneers in danger of getting cut after 2026 minicamp

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the 2026 offseason determined to build a younger, faster, and more explosive roster around a team still chasing another deep playoff run.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / June 22

Bucs legend shares concerning Baker Mayfield contract prediction

Buccaneers legend shares concerning Baker Mayfield contract prediction

Questions about the long-term future of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield are hovering over the team amid the NFL's summer break.

Slivon’s Slant: Inside The 2026 Bucs Outside Linebacker Room

Al-Quadin Muhammad Sees Big Potential In Bucs’ 'Loaded Room'

The '3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

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The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

How many of the QB's with the most game-winning drives in one season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL completion-leaders by season' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Passing-TD record by NFL team' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / June 21

Kenneth Gainwell Could Play Bigger Role While Bucky Irving Recovers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to be cautious with running back Bucky Irving as he works his way back from injuries. That approach could create an opportunity for one of the team’s key free-agent additions.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / June 21

Todd Bowles Isn’t Concerned About Vita Vea’s Hold-In, But Should The Buccaneers Be?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a contract situation brewing with one of the most important players on their roster. Defensive tackle Vita Vea attended mandatory minicamp this week.

Tom Brady News / HITC / June 21

Tom Brady’s unexpected move left one NFL rookie completely stunned

Tom Brady did not need a formal autograph request to turn one NFL rookie’s shoes into a piece of league memorabilia. The resurfaced clip goes back to 2022, when Brady was still with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Logan Hall was trying to find his place as a rookie.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / June 20

Buccaneers All-Pro Tristan Wirfs Weighs In On Baker Mayfield’s Contract Situation

Contract talks between Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers remain ongoing, but the two sides do not appear close at this time. The veteran quarterback is entering the final season of the deal he signed in 2024.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 20

2 underrated Buccaneers sleepers who could break out in 2026 NFL season

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ draft history since Super Bowl LV took another hit with former first-round pick Joe Tryon-Shoyinka retiring after just five NFL seasons.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / June 20

Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs Reveals Thoughts on Baker Mayfield Contract Negotiations

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has made it clear that he's looking for a new deal ahead of the 2026 season while he's set to play on the last year of his $33 million APY deal he signed in 2024, and the Bucs have made it clear that they'd like to make that happen.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / June 20

2 Buccaneers Who Could Make Under-the-Radar Second-Year Leap in 2026

There are plenty of players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' draft class that could make a very important second-year leap — wide receiver Emeka Egbuka could

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

The 'College World Series winners' quiz

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / June 20

Early Expectations for Buccaneers Rookie Rueben Bain Jr

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear need on defense. They wanted a player who could help generate pressure and bring more disruption to Todd Bowles’ defense.

Vita Vea News / Bucs Report / June 20

Vita Vea Present At Minicamp But Questions Remain

After missing the Buccaneers’ spring practices, Vita Vea was in attendance for mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. While the veteran defensive tackle was present, he did not take part in practice.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / June 19

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles may have revealed reason for viral rant late in 2025 season

Back in December, Bowles went viral when he unexpectedly unleashed an expletive-laden rant during the club's collapse that resulted in it missing the playoffs.

Buccaneers reportedly believe Baker Mayfield will make this contract decision

Baker Mayfield offers update on contract talks with Buccaneers after alarming comments

NFL insider predicts what a Baker Mayfield contract extension could cost Buccaneers

The '2023 NFL 1K-yard receivers' quiz

Vita Vea News / Field Level Media / June 18

Bucs DT Vita Vea a 'hold-in' at camp, seeks new contract

Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea is a "hold-in" at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' mandatory minicamp this week. Vea, 31, is entering the final season of a four-year, $71 million contract and is set to earn $17 million in 2026.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / June 18

Bucs reportedly believe Mayfield will make this contract decision

Buccaneers reportedly believe Baker Mayfield will make this contract decision

Mayfield remains on track to play during the 2026 season while in a contract year.

NFL insider predicts what a Baker Mayfield contract extension could cost Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield offers update on contract talks with Buccaneers after alarming comments

Baker Mayfield reveals why he rejected Netflix's 'Quarterback' series multiple times

The '3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

Vita Vea News / Pro Football Rumors / June 16

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea Seeking New Contract?

After skipping spring practices, Vita Vea attended Buccaneers mandatory minicamp today. However, the nose tackle stood off to the side during the practice.