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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Buccaneers Announce Seven Moves

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced seven moves on Wednesday morning, including claiming CB Kevin Knowles from the Chiefs. Tampa Bay waived LB Caden Fordham to make room.

Jason Licht News / PewterReport.com / September 2

Jason Licht Reveals Why Bucs UDFAs Jalon Daniels, Ayden Garnes Made The 53

The hard part of roster cuts may be over for Bucs general manager Jason Licht, but the performances that made two undrafted rookies impossible to cut made his job a little easier – and a lot more rewarding.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 2

Here's Why Buccaneers' Jalon Daniels Won the Backup Quarterback Job

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't have too many roster surprises on their first 53-man roster, but there was one big one at the quarterback position. Kansas undrafted free agent Jalon Daniels won the backup quarterback job against veteran Jake Browning and will serve as the team's QB2 behind Baker Mayfield.

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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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Buccaneers Claim CB Kevin Knowles Off Waivers From Chiefs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially claimed CB Kevin Knowles off waivers from the Chiefs on Tuesday. The Buccaneers also waived LB Caden Fordham. Knowles, 23, signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Florida State following the 2025 draft.

Chris Braswell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Texans Signing Four To PS, Including DE Chris Braswell

The Texans announced the signing of four players to the practice squad, including former Buccaneers second-round pick DE Chris Braswell. Houston is also adding C Ka’ena De Cambra, WR Mitchell Tinsley, and TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 1

Buccaneers Super Bowl Champion Returns at a Position of Need

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing back one of their former Super Bowl champions to shore up some depth in the room. The Bucs brought back cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting to the team's practice squad on Monday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield gets even more fuel to prove haters wrong with ESPN snub

One of the biggest storylines hanging over training camp for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been the lack of a new contract for quarterback Baker Mayfield.

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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 / Yardbarker / September 1

Bucs GM Jason Licht shares new Baker Mayfield contract update

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht shares new Baker Mayfield contract update

Mayfield is in the final year of the three-year deal he signed in March 2024.

Buccaneers waive Jack Pyburn, clearing path toward LSU

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 1

Buccaneers Wanted To Keep Chris Braswell, But He Has Other Plans

Jason Licht has had a pretty tumultuous time nailing down how to draft the edge position in recent years as the general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 1

Buccaneers Add Former Draft Pick Devin Culp to Practice Squad

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached the 53-man roster limit. Now, the team is turning its attention toward building out the practice squad. Tampa Bay is bringing back one of its recently released players.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 1

Buccaneers Bring Back Safety To Practice Squad After Roster Cuts

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially reached the 53-man roster limit. With that work complete, the team can now focus on filling out its practice squad.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 1

Buccaneers Should Be Concerned About Their Wide Receiver Room

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a problem developing at wide receiver. Two of their most important young pass catchers are now dealing with injuries. NFL Network’s Sara Walsh highlights Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka injuries.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 1

Jason Licht Took a Huge Gamble With Jack Pyburn — And Lost

NFL roster decisions always involve some degree of risk. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just learned how costly that risk can be. General manager Jason Licht made Jack Pyburn available after cutting the undrafted rookie.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 1

Buccaneers Against the Spread Odds: What Bettors Should Watch in 2026

Tampa Bay enters 2026 with several variables that could influence whether final margins match expectations. Protection, divisional familiarity, coaching decisions and quarterback performance can all become important when games remain close.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 31

Bucs Signing Very Familiar CB To The Practice Squad

When it comes to the Bucs’ practice squad, the team filled it out by mostly bringing back players let go on roster cutdown day. With every team having to go from 90 to 53 players, there were bound to be some familiar faces who were waived that Tampa Bay could sign.

Sean Murphy-Bunting News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Buccaneers To Bring Back CB Sean Murphy-Bunting

Part of the cadre of Day 2 picks that comprised the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV-winning secondary, Sean Murphy-Bunting became available after his Sunday Cardinals release.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EasySportz / August 31

Bucs cut Jake Browning now as Jalon Daniels takes backup job for Mayfield

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers executed a major roster adjustment by releasing veteran Jake Browning and elevating undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to the second-string quarterback role.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Bucs Waive OLB Chris Braswell, Trim Roster To 53

Here is how the Buccaneers slashed their roster to the 53-man limit today: OLB Chris Braswell TE Devin Culp DL Josiah Green WR Garrett Greene WR Matthew Henry OLB Yasir Holmes WR Jha’Quan Jackson LB Nick Jackson DL Jayson Jones G Henry Lutovsky S Robert McDaniel CB Roman Parodie WR Dean Patterson OLB Jack Pyburn WR Eric Rivers S J.J.

Sean Tucker News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Buccaneers Rework RB Sean Tucker’s Deal

Retained on an RFA tender in March, Sean Tucker is back for another year as the Buccaneers’ third-string running back. RFA tenders being nonguaranteed brought some uncertainty, however, but the Bucs want him on their roster.

Jack Pyburn News / Yardbarker / August 30