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Buccaneers rumors: Mike Evans’ targeted injury return date comes into focus

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting healthier ahead of their late-season playoff push. Buccaneers WRs Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned to practice this week, but neither is expected to play on Sunday against the Saints.

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Two Buccaneers Fined for ‘Violent Gesture’

The NFL’s crackdown on celebrations continues, and Baker Mayfield and Bucky Irving are the latest to face fines. The Bucs duo was penalized for their “nose wipe” celebration, deemed a “violent gesture” by the league.

Yaya Diaby News / PewterReport.com / December 7

Yaya Diaby Sends Message For The Bucs’ Defense: 'It’s Money Time'

The Bucs know the margin for error evaporated weeks ago. After Tampa Bay finally snapped its losing skid, the defense knows it starts and ends with them.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 7

Will Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs play vs. Saints in Week 14?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will reportedly be without their franchise left tackle, Tristan Wirfs. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Wirfs will be held out of the Bucs’ Week 14 game vs.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in receiving yards for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most receptions through first two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing yard games in NFL history' quiz

The 'Most receptions in a single NFL season' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Last Word On Sports / December 7

Mike Evans Injury Update: Star WR’s Return Timeline Revealed

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans could return from his collarbone injury sooner than anyone expects. While he returned to practice less than two months after suffering his gruesome injury, the future Hall of Famer will not suit up for Sunday’s contest against the New Orleans Saints.

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Bucky Irving News / A to Z Sports / December 7

Baker Mayfield and Bucky Irving are victims of the NFL's latest crusade that backs up its No Fun League nickname

The NFL is cracking down on in-game celebrations the last couple years and Baker Mayfield and Bucky Irving just became victims of one of the league's dumbest rules.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / December 7

Bucs get hit with another key injury that forces Tristan Wirfs to miss Week 14 matchup against Saints

The week started out very promising for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan each saw their respective 21-day practice window open up.

Teddy Bridgewater News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 7

See Bucs QB Teddy Bridgewater's heartwarming moment with former HS team he coached

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has served as Tampa Bay's backup quarterback all year, but before that, he was the head coach of Miami-Northwestern's high school football team.

Tristan Wirfs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 7

Tristan Wirfs not expected to play in Week 14 vs. Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 20-17 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13. Tampa Bay maintained its slim lead in the NFC South with the win over Arizona.

Baker Mayfield News / The Spun / December 6

NFL Announces Punishment For QB Baker Mayfield After 'Violent Gesture' Incident

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield might be a little lighter in the wallet for his Christmas shopping this month after the NFL issued him a fine. According

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 6

How the Buccaneers can beat the Saints in Week 14

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally snapped their losing streak. However, it was done so in a less-than-inspiring way, letting the Cardinals come back late and winning by just three points. It was another game the Bucs' offense started slow, not scoring until the second quarter — and another game where the pass rush was nowhere to be found.