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Bucs QB Baker Mayfield (knee) improving, NT Vita Vea (foot) injured

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was a full practice participant Thursday as he seeks to recover from a sore knee. Mayfield was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough just two days after Tampa Bay lost 24-9 to the host Detroit Lions.

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Was Buccaneers’ Cade Otton’s Catch Wrongfully Overturned?

In the second quarter of Monday night’s game, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a short pass to tight end Cade Otton near midfield.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 23

Bucs Veteran Defender Added To Lengthy Injury Report

Pewter Report’s Injury Reports Are Presented By Jorgensen Law, P.A. – Champions Of The Injured & Disabled Call (727) 347-7733 Or Visit JorgensenLawOffice.com For A FREE Case Evaluation Personal Injury • Workers’ Comp • Social Security After a walk-through practice indoors on Wednesday, the Bucs returned to an outdoor practice on Thursday.

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The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

There are 26 active NFL quarterbacks who have thrown three touchdowns in a game at least eight times. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

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Teddy Bridgewater News / Sporting News / October 23

Buccaneers' Teddy Bridgewater has the weirdest injury reason for missing practice

The quarterback depth chart gets a bit of a question mark behind Baker Mayfield.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / ESPN / October 23

Rachaad White among Week 8 top 25 predicted anytime touchdown scorers

Jonathan Taylor, Rachaad White and Christian McCaffrey among top predictions for anytime touchdown props in Week 8.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 23

Bucs Vets Still Mentoring Rookie WRs From Afar

Significant injuries to the Bucs top wide receivers have thrust a duo of rookies into bigger roles than anyone could have imagined. First round pick Emeka Egbuka immediately burst onto the scene and is well within consideration of Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 23

Bucs Super Bowl champion works out for team with best record in the NFL

A former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion is looking to make a comeback in the NFL, and he recently tried out for the NFL's best team by record.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 23

Mayfield challenges Bucs to 'fill the shoes' after Evans injury

Baker Mayfield challenges Buccaneers to 'fill the shoes' after devastating Mike Evans injury

Evans suffered a broken clavicle and a concussion during Tampa Bay's 24-9 defeat at the Detroit Lions that dropped the Buccaneers to 5-2 this past Monday.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield hints at dirty play from Saints ahead of Week 8 matchup

Will Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield work out contract extension during Week 9 bye?

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Emeka Egbuka News / Sporting News / October 23

Emeka Egbuka's Week 8 outlook gets boost after Thursday injury update from Bucs practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka didn't practice to start the week, but he did see an upgrade in practice participation on Thursday, which offers a positive sign he'll be fine for Week 8.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Sporting News / October 23

49ers, Buccaneers named possible trade destinations for 24-year-old impact edge rusher

An NFL analyst has named the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers as possible trade suitors for a 24-year-old edge rusher who has proven to be an impact player during his career.

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield hints at dirty play from Saints ahead of Week 8 matchup

Mayfield had some interesting comments regarding the division-rival Saints ahead of a Week 8 meeting between Tampa Bay and New Orleans.

Will Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield work out contract extension during Week 9 bye?

How Buccaneers can overcome Mike Evans' injury

Saints' Brandin Cooks gave Chris Olave advice amid trade rumors

Which NFL teams have had the best quarterback history?

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 23

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield takes shot at Saints ahead of Week 8 matchup

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield almost certainly has no love for any of his NFC South rivals — they are division rivals, after all. But he's been known to have a particular dislike for the New Orleans Saints, and he made that very clear once again on Wednesday when speaking to the media.

Mike Evans News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Mike Evans Makes 'Emotional' Announcement After Injury

Mike Evans' 2025 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took an unfortunate turn during Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions after the star wide receiver suffered an injury.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 22

Are The Buccaneers Still ‘All In’ For 2025

Every year teams say that their goal is to win the Super Bowl. I mean what else are they going to say right? The truth is that typically teams build up momentum each season by building up their rosters smartly through the draft and then acquiring a few players via free agency.

Mike Evans News / Field Level Media / October 22