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Bucs WR Jalen McMillan expected to begin practicing this week

A recent report suggested Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan is close to seeing regular season game action for the first time in 2025, and Sunday brought more good news in that regard.

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Baker Mayfield Injury Update: Star QB’s Status Revealed For Buccaneers-Cardinals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a gruesome shoulder injury last week that, at the time, looked like it might end his season. However, the former first-overall pick will try and play through the pain, as NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the quarterback will play against the Arizona Cardinals.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 30

Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving to join Baker Mayfield on field vs. Cardinals

For Sunday’s Week 13 clash with the Arizona Cardinals (3-8), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) will feature running back Bucky Irving in their lineup. Sidelined since Week 4 with shoulder and ankle injuries, Irving is listed as questionable but is expected to play, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 30

Marvin Harrison Jr, Bam Knight to play in Week 13 vs. Buccaneers

The Arizona Cardinals head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers in Week 13. Both teams are attempting to end three-game losing streaks. And both teams received some positive injury news heading into Sunday’s showdown.

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29

Buccaneers Promote QB Connor Bazelak, Among Other Moves

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced a few roster moves ahead of their Week 13 game against the Cardinals. The full list includes: Buccaneers signed QB Connor Bazelak to their active roster.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / November 29

Buccaneers’ QB Baker Mayfield ‘Trending to Play’ vs Arizona

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might be getting a break at quarterback, as Baker Mayfield is trending towards playing Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals despite a left shoulder sprain.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / November 29

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles receives big praise from Cardinals head coach

Arizona Cardinals’ head coach Jonathan Gannon has seen a lot of football. Although he’s only 42 years old — relatively young by coaching standards — he’s been coaching in the NFL for almost two decades.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / November 29

Bucs’ Run Game Starting To Come Together

The Bucs should be pl34sed with their recent performance in the run game. Or is it pl44sed? But I digress. Following up a 200-yard performance against the Bills where they averaged 5.2 yards per carry, they put up 123 yards against the Rams in Week 12.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / November 28

Three Bucs starters set to get a well-deserved payday in 2026 without putting ink to paper

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have gotten some very good things from their 2023 draft class. Now, three of them could be set to get a very nice raise in 2026 without having to lift a finger.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / November 28

Buccaneers could see unexpected comeback from player thought lost for season

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may be on the verge of getting surprising help from a player nearly everyone assumed was done for the year. Defensive lineman Calijah Kancey, who suffered what was believed to be a season-ending pectoral injury weeks ago, is suddenly trending in a positive direction.

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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 / Athlon Sports / November 28

Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles Reveals Bucky Irving Gameplan Before Cardinals Game

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) are in first place in the NFC South despite having a myriad of injuries this season, but the Carolina Panthers (6-6) are breathing down their necks.

Baker Mayfield News / Field Level Media / November 28

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield practices, expects to play Sunday

Nobody would rate Baker Mayfield's health close to 100 percent, but the Buccaneers are counting on him playing on Sunday following an encouraging return to practice on Friday.

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What If The Bucs Have To Start Teddy Bridgewater?

The Bucs are hoping quarterback Baker Mayfield can play on Sunday against the 3-8 Cardinals. But they are preparing for the possibility that he cannot go.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24