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Watch: Buccaneers’ Emeka Egbuka does his best Odell Beckham Jr. impression

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka had 63 receptions for 938 yards with six touchdowns in his rookie season in the NFL. With Mike Evans signing with the San Francisco 49ers, Egbuka’s numbers should go up in his second season.

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Emeka Egbuka already looks like a Pro Bowler in OTAs and it’s exactly what the Buccaneers need after losing Mike Evans

There’s a major void to fill in the Buccaneers’ receiver room after the Mike Evans departure and Emeka Egbuka is already stepping up during OTAs. Emeka Egbuka had a sensational year as a rookie and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need him to take the next step after losing the legendary Mike Evans.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / May 28

ESPN calls out the Buccaneers’ worst move of the offseason and it completely misses the mark when you break it down

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently released an article surveying the best and worst offseason moves for every NFC team. His take on the Buccaneers’ worst move lacks a lot of context.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 28

Todd Bowles Genuinely Excited About Buccaneers Rookie Quarterback

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are confident in quarterback Baker Mayfield in 2026 and beyond — confident enough that he's probably going to get an extension before the season begins.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Athlon Sports / May 28

It's Not Fair, But There's a Hall of Fame Comparison for Bucs Rookie Ted Hurst

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added another dynamic weapon to their passing game this offseason, spending their third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst.

Baker Mayfield News / Bucs Report / May 28

Buccaneers Enter 2026 With Baker Mayfield’s Long-Term Future Unsettled

Baker Mayfield arrived in Tampa Bay on a one-year prove-it contract worth up to $6 million in 2023. Tasked with following Tom Brady, Mayfield played well enough to earn a new three-year deal worth up to $100 million and secure his place as the Buccaneers’ franchise quarterback.

Bucky Irving News / Pro Football Rumors / May 28

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving Still Recovering From Shoulder Surgery

Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is not expected to participate in OTAs due to his ongoing recovery from offseason shoulder surgery, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / May 27

Buccaneers Reportedly Looking For Major Stadium Renovations With $1 Billion Budget

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Glazer family are pursuing major renovations for Raymond James Stadium, according to a report from Colleen Wright of the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 27

National NFL Analyst Delivers Bold Take About Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Roster

Following the retirement of Tom Brady after the 2022 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to avoid the dreaded rebuilding phase while simultaneously refreshing their roster and cap situation and remain highly competitive in the NFC South.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 28

NFC South schedule breakdown: The toughest four-game stretches in 2026

Not all stretches during an NFL season are created equal. A favorable month can launch a playoff push. A brutal one can bury a team before Thanksgiving.

NFL quarterback rooms 2026: Every team evaluated by stability, depth and upside

C.J. Stroud addresses future with Texans, narrative about big personal change

Trade proposal has Lions acquiring $34 million Jared Goff insurance

The 'Most 20-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Cody Mauch News / PewterReport.com / May 27

Cody Mauch’s Triumphant Return To Bucs OTAs

There were a lot of things that went wrong for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2025. Injuries to key players, such as right guard Cody Mauch, wide receiver Mike Evans, running back Bucky Irving, and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, to name a few, affected Tampa Bay’s push to the postseason.

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The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

NFL News / PewterReport.com / May 27

Queipo’s Cover 4: JJ Roberts, Yaya Diaby vs. Vita Vea, Bucs Jeopardy!

In the NFL, Cover 4 refers to a defensive coverage that aims to cover four deep zones on the field. Following that lead, I’m going to provide you with the same coverage of the Bucs – your favorite football team.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 27

Bucs Fans Should Pay Attention To Todd Bowles’ Comments On Bucky Irving

With OTAs finally kicking off in Tampa on Tuesday, there was plenty of excitement circulating around One Buccaneer Place. A big reason for the excitement for the Buccaneers, beyond the obvious fact that OTA's represent some semblance of NFL football returning, is the sight of key players back on the football field.

Baker Mayfield News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Baker Mayfield and the Bucs Are Taking a Huge Risk That Could Cost Them Millions

Baker Mayfield's tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers started with a one-year, prove-it deal worth up to $6 million dollars back in 2023. Taking on the

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 26

Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving gets promising timeline after offseason shoulder surgery

There is some good news on the injury front for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, particularly concerning the status of running back Bucky Irving. The former Oregon Ducks star running back went under the knife in the offseason to address a shoulder injury, but he appears to be on track to be ready to go come the first week of the 2026 NFL season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 26

Why Dan Orlovsky believes Buccaneers now an NFC Championship contender

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers crashed out of playoff contention in 2025, finishing with seven losses in their final nine games. From a Baker Mayfield MVP run in September to a losing record, Tampa fans were crushed by the results.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 26

Multiple Buccaneers Starters Miss First Day of OTAs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, like 10 other NFL teams, officially began OTAs on Tuesday. OTAs, or Organized Team Activities, are practices during the offseason that allow the team's veterans to practice with rookies for the first time and for every player to continue the install of new offensive and defensive concepts before training camp.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / May 26

Bucs OTA Insider 5-26: Bucky Irving Is Out For How Long?!

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hit the field at the AdventHealth Training Center on Tuesday for the first of nine OTA practices to be conducted over the three weeks.