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Jason Licht Makes Own Announcement of Returning Bucs Offensive Player

Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht always likes to have a little fun on social media during free agency. Whether it's confirming that he signed free agents on a yacht or breaking his own news like a reporter would, Licht has a history of direct involvement in free agency news.

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Bucs Re-Sign Veteran Tight End

The Bucs have re-signed tight end Ko Kieft to a one-year deal. The news was broken on X by none other than general manager Jason Licht. Kieft missed the final 14 games of the 2025 season due to a broken leg he suffered in the Week 3 win versus the Jets.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 13

Buccaneers Rework 2 Contracts to Create More Salary Cap Room

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made some free agent signings in the last few days, and as a result, they need to open up some cap room. The Bucs brought

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / March 13

Buccaneers Create Cap Space By Reworking Two Contracts

The Buccaneers entered the new league year with about $17 million in cap space, but upcoming signings are expected to consume roughly $20 million. They’ll also need room for their draft class.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / March 13

Alex Anzalone Highlights: Recapping some of the biggest plays from the new Buccaneers linebacker's time with the Lions

It was absolutely integral for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to find a veteran linebacker who can do everything on the field and they certainly found one in Alex Anzalone.

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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 News / Yardbarker / March 13

Did Mike Evans take shots at Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield after signing with 49ers?

Before longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans left the club to sign a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers in free agency,

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It sounds like 49ers may not trade Mac Jones anytime soon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / March 12

Bucs Restructure 2 Contracts To Create Cap Room

The Bucs have made several moves in free agency over the past three days. After signing linebacker Alex Anzalone, tight end Cade Otton, running back Kenneth Gainwell, defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson and outside linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad, the team was going to need additional salary cap room.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / March 12

Buccaneers Address Pass-Rush With Latest Signing

The Buccaneers missed out on Trey Hendrickson, essentially the last big name edge rusher left in FA. However, that did not mean there were no moves left to make.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12

Mike Evans Considered Signing With Bills

A dozen years into a potential Hall of Fame career, wide receiver Mike Evans left the Buccaneers for the 49ers on Monday. Discussing the decision on Thursday, Evans told reporters he entered free agency seeking a contender with a good quarterback (via Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports California).

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Buccaneers Sign Former All-Pro Special Teams Ace To 1-Year Deal

The Buccaneers just got a lot better on special teams, signing special teamer Miles Killebrew to a one-year deal. Killebrew is a 10-year veteran in the NFL, playing in 151 games (starting five of them) with 166 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions, and six passes deflected in his NFL career.

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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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Gridiron Heroics / March 12

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Land Breakout Pass Rusher for 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed to address their outside linebacker/EDGE rusher depth this offseason after finishing in the middle of the pack in pressures and sacks in 2025, with the unit combining to record just 14 of the team’s 37 sacks.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 12

Buccaneers boost roster by signing ex-Lions edge to $6 million contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed defense following adding running back Kenneth Gainwell. Head coach Todd Bowles gains experience here via the Detroit Lions with this Thursday $6 million signing.

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Mike Evans Sets Priorities Straight After 49ers’ Decision to Sign Him

Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 12 seasons, and the San Francisco 49ers are getting one of the better receivers of his generation.

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Former Buccaneers Running Back Signs With Commanders

Another player has left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2026 offseason. Former Bucs running back Rachaad White has signed a one-year deal to join the Washington Commanders and his former college quarterback at Arizona State, Jayden Daniels.

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Next move Buccaneers must make after signing Kenneth Gainwell in 2026 NFL free agency

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers should feel a sense of urgency to improve the roster during the 2026 offseason. Tampa lost the NFC South title to Carolina after putting up a miserable 8-9 record during the regular season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / March 12

Grading the signing: Buccaneers use inside connection to snag two-time Pro Bowler

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' special teams unit was an unmitigated disaster last season, which promptly led to the firing of Thomas McGaughey after the end of the regular season.

Rachaad White News / PewterReport.com / March 12

Rachaad White Signs With NFC Team

Former Bucs running back Rachaad White has signed with the Washington Commanders. This is according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. No details have on the finances have come out yet other than its a one-year deal.

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Pairing Rachaad White with Jayden Daniels has potential to boost Commanders

After taking a big step down in 2025 following their magical 2024 season, the Washington Commanders have added even more depth to their ground attack.

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Lavonte David News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Bucs Receive Lavonte David Prediction Amid NFL Free Agency

This offseason has not been kind to diehard Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans. The team lost long-time wide receiver and fan favorite Mike Evans, who decided to leave and join the San Francisco 49ers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / March 12

Who Is Really To Blame For Mike Evans Leaving Tampa Bay?

For the first time in his career, Mike Evans will catch passes for another team – and the optics for the Bucs organization are not great right now. Despite Tampa Bay adding three key veteran pieces so far and potentially a fourth coming soon, morale among the fan base has understandably not been raised high enough.