Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Baker Mayfield News / Athlon Sports / October 23

4 Bold Predictions in the Panthers' NFC South Showdown With Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers

Carolina Panthers fans haven’t had many October Sundays like this one. Carolina is 3-2, alone in first place in the NFC South, and gets a 1-5 Tampa Bay team at Bank of America Stadium with Baker Mayfield coming back from a thumb injury.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Buccaneers Are Two One-Score Games From Tying an NFL Record Held by the 1989-90 Chargers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans who fill Raymond James Stadium haven’t had a comfortable fourth quarter in almost a year. Each of the Bucs’ past 12 games has been decided by eight points or less, the longest active streak in the NFL, according to ESPN Research.

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How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Buccaneers Rule Out Three For Week 7, Including WR Emeka Egbuka

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially ruled out WR Emeka Egbuka, OT Luke Goedeke, and S Antoine Winfield Jr. for Week 7. It’s a tough break for Tampa Bay, as they’ll be without their top receiver, safety, and starting offensive tackle. Rick Stroud reported weeks ago that Winfield was expected to miss two to four weeks with a rib fracture.

Baker Mayfield News / Field Level Media / October 23

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) to start vs. Panthers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to start Sunday's road game against the Carolina Panthers, head coach Todd Bowles said Friday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers

While speaking with reporters on Friday, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed some expected news.

Tristan Wirfs understands why Steelers fans took Buccaneers' stadium over during OT loss

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Baker Mayfield News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Starting Week 7

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles announced that QB Baker Mayfield had a “normal practice week” and is expected to start Week 7 against the Panthers, per Jenna

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 23

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers DL Calijah Kancey vs Carolina

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to North Carolina for a divisional matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Calijah Kancey will look to generate interior pressure and disrupt Bryce Young’s passing game in Week 7.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 23

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving vs Carolina

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to North Carolina for a Week 7 divisional matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Running back Bucky Irving could be central to Tampa Bay’s efforts to get its struggling offense back on track.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 23

Zac Robinson’s Hiring Is Becoming Increasingly Difficult to Defend

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ passing offense has become one of the NFL’s biggest disappointments this season. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson acknowledged the problems following a difficult team meeting focused on execution and missed opportunities.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / October 23

Pewter Report's Fab 5: Five Moves Bucs HC Todd Bowles Should Make – But Won’t

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles is known for being even-keeled and not reactionary. But there are times and situations where having a greater sense of urgency is not only warranted – it’s needed.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 23

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers TE Cade Otton vs Carolina

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to North Carolina for a Week 7 divisional matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Cade Otton will look to become a more consistent contributor in Tampa Bay’s passing attack after an uneven start.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 23

Is It Time To Trade Nelly?

Anthony Nelson has spent all eight of his NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, his shrinking role raises a legitimate question about whether Tampa Bay should trade the veteran before the deadline.

Baker Mayfield News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Baker Mayfield Admits the Bucs Needed an Uncomfortable Meeting to Fix a 1-5 Passing Game

Baker Mayfield is expected back for the 1-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers after three weeks out with a dislocated right thumb, and he is returning to a passing game that needs fixing.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 23

David Walker Is Outperforming His Role in Todd Bowles’ Defense

Yes I’m talking about this again, David Walker delivered some of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ biggest defensive plays against Pittsburgh, recording two sacks of Aaron Rodgers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 23

Bucs Get Better Outcome On Latest Injury Report

The Bucs had more players return for Thursday’s practice as several players on the team battle through illnesses. Those players consisted of running back Bucky Irving and cornerback Zyon McCollum, who each were upgraded to limited after missing practice the day before.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield reveals Steelers goal he missed before return from thumb injury

Baker Mayfield had his eyes on a return against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback knew his right thumb was not ready. Mayfield dislocated the thumb in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings when his throwing hand hit linebacker Blake Cashman on a late fourth-down pass.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 23