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Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles shrugs off concerns about Vita Vea’s contract, trade request

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to get back to the top of the NFC South this season after a meltdown late in the 2025 campaign cost them a spot in the playoffs.

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Observations From Day 6 of Buccaneers Training Camp: Fights Break Out

TAMPA, FL — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers held their sixth day of training camp on Tuesday. It was their first (and only) night practice of camp, and it was also their third straight practice in the indoor training facility.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 4

NFL insider drops an important Chris Godwin Jr. update that can help Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers offense in a big way

A lot of people are wondering how Chris Godwin Jr. and the Buccaneers passing attack will fare without Mike Evans in 2026. The latest update paints an enthusiastic picture.

Vita Vea News / PewterReport.com / August 4

Will Vita Vea Play For The Bucs In Week 1?

The Bucs and nose tackle Vita Vea are in an old fashioned stand off over his contract. Unhappy that he doesn’t have a contract extension and more money on his deal as he enters a contract year, Vea has requested a trade from Tampa Bay.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?

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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 / Pro Football Rumors / August 4

Teams Calling Buccaneers About Vita Vea

AUGUST 4: Fowler confirms the Bucs are still not looking to trade Vea at this point. He adds, however, that nothing has changed from the player’s perspective.

Vita Vea News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4

Vita Vea Has No Intention Of Playing Without New Deal Or Trade Request Granted

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea has drawn “pretty heavy” interest on the market after his trade request, but Tampa Bay doesn’t plan on moving him as of now. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Vea has “zero” intention of playing unless he gets a new deal from the Buccaneers or his trade request is granted.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Something big is brewing within the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during training camp

The Buccaneers desperately need the defense to rebound in 2026 and it sounds like that’s exactly what’s happening in recent training camp practices. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense is starting to come to life after five practices into training camp.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 4

Buccaneers rumors: Insider sees franchise tag in Baker Mayfield’s future, with possible trade twist

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield remain without a long-term contract extension as training camp continues, and ESPN insiders believe the franchise tag could become the next step in an increasingly complicated negotiation.

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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.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / August 4

Ayden Garnes Emerging As A Sleeper At CB In Bucs Camp

With Bucs cornerbacks Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish sidelined for the first padded practice, undrafted rookie Ayden Garnes took advantage of every first-team rep.