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Buccaneers Rookie Who Had 2 Sacks vs. Jets Now Could Be On His Way Out

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge rusher could be trying to return to the college level — despite already playing in an NFL preseason game. Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Jack Pyburn and 15 other athletes were granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA on Wednesday to get a fifth year of eligibility in college, per On3's Pete Nakos.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie files lawsuit that would allow him to quit the team and go back to college if he wins

Buccaneers rookie Jack Pyburn is filing a lawsuit that would allow him to go back to college if he wins. It’s an intriguing move after he had a great night against the Jets.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Buccaneers player who had 2 sacks in a preseason game could return to college

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jack Pyburn is currently in training camp, but he is making a run at trying to return to the NCAA in a surprising twist.

Vita Vea News / Pro Football Rumors / August 19

Bucs, DT Vita Vea Moving Towards Resolution?

The Buccaneers may be moving closer to a resolution of defensive tackle Vita Vea‘s contract situation and trade request. The 31-year-old sought an exit from Tampa Bay at the beginning of training camp after reaching an impasses in contract negotiations with the team.

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The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

How many of the 39 NFL players to rush for at least 300 yards in a single NFL playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Tampa Bay Buccaneers send a sneaky but loud message about Rueben Bain Jr.’s development through training camp

The Buccaneers sat their starters, including Rueben Bain Jr., against the Jets in Week 1 of the preseason. And while that’s not unusual in the grand scheme of things, but it is a change of pace for Todd Bowles.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Vita Vea News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19

Talks Between Buccaaners & Vita Vea Trending Positively?

In an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, ESPN’s Adam Schefter says it seems to him that the tenor has shifted between the Buccaneers and DT Vita Vea. “It feels like we’ve gone from a tone of pessimism, to one where there’s potential optimism,” Schefter said.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / August 19

Why Texas QB Arch Manning should consider turning heel in 2026

Texas Longhorns junior quarterback Arch Manning should consider using Alice Cooper's "No More Mr. Nice Guy" as his theme song this upcoming season.

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian isn't worried about preseason polls

Texas leads all programs on AP All-America team despite preseason ranking

All-SEC Texas tackle's status for start of season in doubt after practice injury

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 19

Baker Mayfield Explains Why the Buccaneers Moved on From Josh Grizzard

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers endured a brutal collapse during the 2025 season. Tampa Bay lost seven of eight games after its Week 9 bye. That collapse ultimately contributed to the Buccaneers missing the playoffs.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 19

Bucs Camp Studs And Duds: 8-19

The Bucs held their third practice in a row on Wednesday as the team continues its ramp-up to Saturday night’s preseason game against the Chiefs. It was another hot morning in Tampa Bay as temperatures steadily climbed with the sun beating down on the field at the AdventHealth Training Center.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 19

Bucs Camp Insider 8-19: Plenty Of Bucs Out, Ted Hurst Stars!

The Bucs had their third training camp practice in a row on Wednesday in what was yet another scorcher of a day from the temperature. Tampa Bay will have one more tomorrow at the Advent Health Training Center before their game against the Chiefs on Saturday night.

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The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 19

Observations From Day 14 of Buccaneers Training Camp: Ted Hurst Dazzles Again

TAMPA, FL — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went through their 14th day of camp on Wednesday. They’ll have one more day of camp on Thursday before taking Friday off and facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 19

Baker Mayfield seems to throw old OC Josh Grizzard under the bus regarding 2025 Bucs

Baker Mayfield says he's having a lot more fun working with new Buccaneers offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, who replaced the fired Josh Grizzard.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future

Three NFL stars whose teams are asking way too much of them

Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 19

Conflicting updates emerge about Bucs, Vita Vea contract standoff

Conflicting updates emerge about Buccaneers, Vita Vea contract standoff

Vea is on track to enter the final season of a four-year, $71M contract extension he signed in 2022.

Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future

The 'D-Linemen with an NFL TD-catch' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EssentiallySports / August 19

'I Almost Cried': Buccaneers Legend Says Tom Brady’s Super Bowl Speech Surpassed Martin Luther King Jr.’s

Tom Brady joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and helped them win the Super Bowl that same year. It was a huge moment for the team because the Bucs had waited 18 years for another Super Bowl victory.

Emeka Egbuka News / Pro Football Rumors / August 19

Buccaneers WRs Emeka Egbuka Suffers Toe Sprain

Buccaneers wide receivers Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan were both described as “day-to-day, week-to-week,” by head coach Todd Bowles on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Jenna Laine.

Todd Bowles News / Yardbarker / August 18

Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat

There are troubling signs that could make it harder for the team to get wins this season.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future

Three NFL stars whose teams are asking way too much of them

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

Jalen McMillan News / PewterReport.com / August 18

Bucs Camp Insider 8-18: Jalen McMillan Returns, Explosives In The Run Game

Bucs training camp continued Tuesday morning at the AdventHealth Training Center, as did preparations for Saturday’s preseason game at Raymond James Stadium against the Chiefs.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / August 18

Bucs' Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future

The contract situation involving Mayfield continues to be the biggest story hovering over the Buccaneers ahead of the club's regular-season opener at the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 13.

Three NFL stars whose teams are asking way too much of them

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