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Former Bucs QB Praises Baker Mayfield As Extension Chatter Continues

Former Bucs QB Praises Baker Mayfield As Extension Chatter Continues

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft, but there's been another big talking point this offseason surrounding the team — and it has to do with their quarterback.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 14
ESPN raises a red flag about one of the Buccaneers’ top draft targets, but there’s a major flaw with the process

ESPN raises a red flag about one of the Buccaneers’ top draft targets, but there’s a major flaw with the process

ESPN recently released future projections for players entering the 2026 NFL Draft and there are misleading numbers when it comes to one of the Buccaneers’ draft targets in Akheem Mesidor.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 14
Does history suggest Bucs have already decided on Mayfield extension?

Does history suggest Buccaneers have already made decision about possible Baker Mayfield extension?

Mayfield remains in the final year of the three-year deal he signed to stay with the Buccaneers in March 2024.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 14
3 Quarterbacks Buccaneers Could Pursue in NFL Draft

3 Quarterbacks Buccaneers Could Pursue in NFL Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to pick at No. 15 overall when the 2026 NFL Draft begins on April 22, and they have a lot of work to do. General manager

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 14
Bruce Arians Weighs In on Buccaneers’ Biggest Loss: Mike Evans or Lavonte David

Bruce Arians Weighs In on Buccaneers’ Biggest Loss: Mike Evans or Lavonte David

It’s been a difficult offseason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in terms of franchise legends, as the organization lost two of its pillars in wide receiver Mike Evans and linebacker Lavonte David.

NFL News / Yardbarker
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 14
Will Buccaneers Ownership Pay Baker Mayfield?

Will Buccaneers Ownership Pay Baker Mayfield?

Will the Buccaneers give quarterback Baker Mayfield a new contract this offseason? That’s biggest question for 2026 until it either happens or doesn’t when it comes to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ future.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Football Analysis / April 14
Bucs’ $100M QB Played 17 Games On A Broken Body—Super Bowl Captain Drops ‘Diva’ Myth

Bucs’ $100M QB Played 17 Games On A Broken Body—Super Bowl Captain Drops ‘Diva’ Myth

Lavonte David final broke his silence this month and reshaped the narrative around Tampa Bay’s collapse. The Super Bowl LV captain revealed that Baker Mayfield, who signed a $100 million deal in March 2024, played all 17 games of the 2025 season through multiple injuries.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 13
Former Buccaneers QB Talks About How Draft Process Has Changed

Former Buccaneers QB Talks About How Draft Process Has Changed

The latest Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookies won’t have to run or throw in a parking with a single scout watching. They won’t have to wait eight rounds to have their names called either.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 13
Surprise First Round Pick For Buccaneers Actually Makes A Lot Of Sense

Surprise First Round Pick For Buccaneers Actually Makes A Lot Of Sense

Many fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers feel as though they are stuck between a rock and a hard place in terms of their team's current draft position, with the Bucs slated to pick 15th overall in the first round.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 13
Buccaneers Hosting Intriguing QB Prospect For Top 30 Visit

Buccaneers Hosting Intriguing QB Prospect For Top 30 Visit

Quarterback is the most important position in football, and arguably the most important position among all four major North American sports. As a result, it's always a good idea to do your due diligence on one even if you're already set.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / April 13
College coaches point out 3 hidden gems the Buccaneers are already looking into ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

College coaches point out 3 hidden gems the Buccaneers are already looking into ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Finding value late in the NFL Draft is a major boon for any franchise. ESPN recently put out an article detailing several sleepers and it turns out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have used pre-draft visits on a few of them.

NFL News / Yardbarker
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
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Baker Mayfield News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 13
Bucs Owner Says It ‘Wouldn’t Hurt At All’ To Give Baker Mayfield Big Extension

Bucs Owner Says It ‘Wouldn’t Hurt At All’ To Give Baker Mayfield Big Extension

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract in 2026 after having a successful first two years of his three-year, $100 million contract.  Earlier this offseason, Jeff Howe reported Tampa Bay is open to extension talks with Mayfield.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / April 12
The Bucs Extension No One Is Talking About

The Bucs Extension No One Is Talking About

The Bucs could be considering several contract extensions this offseason. All eyes are on Baker Mayfield as he enters the last year of his $100 million deal.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 12
Should Buccaneers Pick a Wide Reciever in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Should Buccaneers Pick a Wide Reciever in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty of needs in the NFL Draft, and most of them come on defense. It's widely assumed that two of Tampa Bay's biggest holes, edge rusher and linebacker, will be the biggest targets for the Bucs and general manager Jason Licht.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 11
Buccaneers Zeroing In on Two Positions as Clear First-Round Targets in 2026 Draft

Buccaneers Zeroing In on Two Positions as Clear First-Round Targets in 2026 Draft

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, one theme has clearly emerged around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: they are .heavily linked to EDGE rushers and tight ends in the first round.

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