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Lavonte David Gives Update on Potential Buccaneers Return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David is mulling retirement after 14 seasons with the team. He has been in this position for the past couple of years, but his waffling back-and-forth continues to be part of the Buccaneers' offseason.

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Jason Licht Could Do Something Unprecedented In Bucs’ 2026 Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft will be Jason Licht’s 13th draft as the Bucs’ general manager, and yet this April, he could do something he’s never done before. Never in Licht’s previous 12 drafts did he double up on the outside linebacker or inside linebacker positions in the first five rounds.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 15

Buccaneers’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup post-Super Bowl as draft season ramps up

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Well, draft smoke is beginning to swirl in Tampa Bay. With the Super Bowl now in the rearview mirror, few teams sit at a more fascinating crossroads than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 15

5 sneaky good NFL free agents Buccaneers must sign in 2026 offseason

Tampa Bay’s 2026 offseason sits in a pretty familiar place for a veteran-led team: the window is still open, but the roster is asking for smart, surgical upgrades more than flashy headlines.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 15

Buccaneers Face Critical Mike Evans Decision in Free Agency

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has been with the team since 2014, but circumstances might change this offseason. Evans is a free agent, and the Bucs front office needs to figure out whether or not he is worth re-signing.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 15

Why Buccaneers Should Sign Isaiah Likely in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in need of adding an offensive playmaker this offseason, potentially at the tight end spot. A player that could make sense for the Bucs is Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely, who is unlikely to return to the team that drafted him after signing Mark Andrews to a long-term extension.

Lavonte David News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 15

Buccaneers LB Lavonte David Unsure About Playing In 2026

In a recent podcast appearance, Buccaneers LB Lavonte David said he still hasn’t decided if he’s going to play another season of football in 2026. David

Lavonte David News / Pro Football Rumors / February 15

Bucs LB Lavonte David mulling retirement

With linebacker Lavonte David and wide receiver Mike Evans scheduled to hit the open market in March, the Buccaneers are facing the departures of two franchise icons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 15

Buccaneers’ Potential Trade Target Maxx Crosby Speaks on Trade Rumors

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a team to watch in Maxx Crosby trade talks. The star defender for the Las Vegas Raiders has been involved in trade rumors because Las Vegas has the number one overall pick and could benefit from adding more draft capital moving forward.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 15

Has Logan Hall Earned Another Contract With Buccaneers in Free Agency?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have some big free agency decisions to make in 2026. They have 16 unrestricted free agents, three restricted free agents and a club option on one player, so they'll have to figure out exactly who they'll bring back and who they are willing to let walk in free agency.

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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 / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 14

Buccaneers Named Best Fit for All-Pro Pass Rusher Maxx Crosby

Shortly after the 2025 NFL regular season came to an end, news broke that Las Vegas Raiders' star pass rusher Maxx Crosby is likely to be traded prior to next season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 14

NFC Notes: Todd Bowles, Kyle Pitts, Buccaneers, Falcons

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles knows that the team could be looking for pass rushers and defensive linemen this offseason, as well as inside linebackers. Bowles felt the team got their best pass rushing from LB Yaya Diaby, and was still willing to take accountability for the defensive woes.

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Baker Mayfield Reveals One Thing Buccaneers' Offense Must Improve Next Season

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dealt with the full spectrum of emotions throughout their 2025 season, with disappointment being the biggest when it was all said and done.

Mike Evans News / Total Pro Sports / February 14

Mike Evans Has Reportedly Made His Decision

Among all pending 2026 NFL free agents, fewer players carry more question marks than legendary Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans. Unfortunately, the future Hall of Famer was limited to just eight games due to various injuries.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 14

Should Buccaneers Make Big Push to Re-Sign Jamel Dean in Free Agency?

Mike Evans News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 13

Buccaneers’ Mike Evans Gets Retirement Rumor Update

As we head into the dry part of the offseason before the NFL scouting combine and NFL Draft later in April, there are a handful of storylines Bucs fans are keeping an eye on.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 13

NFC Notes: Todd Bowles, Michael Penix Jr., Buccaneers, Falcons’ Free Agency

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles placed an emphasis on finding more pass rushers to complement OLB YaYa Diaby. “[Diaby] was clearly our best pass rusher up front,” Bowles said, via ESPN.

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

Buccaneers Have Work to Do in Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping to get back on track after missing the playoffs in the 2025 season. Bleacher Report's power rankings show the Bucs have some work to do after they slotted in at No.

Mike Evans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 13

Mike Evans Not Expected To Retire This Offseason

Jenna Laine of ESPN writes that based on conversations with sources close to Buccaneers WR Mike Evans, it’s “less likely” he’ll retire this offseason. There are questions about some of the Bucs notable veterans like Evans and LB Lavonte David and whether they’ll be back for another season.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / February 2

Does Bucs' Mayfield need to heal up after playing with injury?

Does Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield need to heal up after playing with injury?

Mayfield dealt with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder during the second half of the 2025 season as the Buccaneers endured a brutal collapse en route to missing the playoffs.

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