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Vita Vea’s Agent: I Just Don’t See This Ending In Anything But A Trade

The agent for Buccaneers DT Vita Vea told Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times that he’s pessimistic the two sides will work things out in their contract standoff.

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Buccaneers Hit With More Receiver Injury Concerns as Tez Johnson, David Sills Exit Practice

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers received the kind of walkoff no team wants to see during training camp practice Wednesday. Second-year wide receiver Tez Johnson, who has been one of the early standouts of training camp, left the field midway through practice after suffering a groin injury.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / August 5

Queipo’s Cover 4: David Walker Hype, Bucs Cap Mechanics, Zac Robinson’s Plans

In the NFL, Cover 4 refers to a defensive coverage that aims to cover four deep zones on the field. Following that lead, I’m going to provide you with the same coverage of the Bucs – your favorite football team.

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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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 5

Baker Mayfield Reveals the Biggest Lesson From Buccaneers’ Late-Season Collapse

The highs of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2025 season did little to soften the sting of how it ended for quarterback Baker Mayfield. After opening the year with a 6-2 record, Tampa Bay stumbled to a 2-7 finish and missed the playoffs for the first time in six seasons.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / August 5

Zac Robinson Details Bucs’ Plans For Bucky Irving, Kenny Gainwell

One of the biggest talking points surrounding the Bucs entering this season is how the offense is coming together. It starts with getting quarterback Baker Mayfield on track, but it extends to how the team’s wide receivers and running backs will be utilized.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 5

Buccaneers OC Zac Robinson Gives High Praise to New UDFA Quarterback

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don't have much competition on offense when it comes to the starting lineup. They do, however, have quite a few backup jobs up for grabs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 4

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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 5

Bucs Camp Insider 8-4: Rookies Shine, WR Injuries Pile Up

The Bucs returned to their indoor practice facility at the AdventHealth Training Center Tuesday night, making for a third straight practice inside and on the turf.

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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 / PewterReport.com / August 5

Bucs Camp Studs And Duds: 8/4

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers held their annual night practice on Tuesday. The Buccaneers were inside the AdventHealth Training Center for Day 6 of training camp, the second practice with pads on.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 5

2 Bucs WRs Leave Night Practice Early With Injuries

Bucs wide receivers Tez Johnson and David Sills V exited Tuesday night’s training camp practice earlier than expected. Johnson had an an apparent groin injury, while Sills looked to be favoring his knee.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 4

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 / Bucs Report / August 4

Rookies Are Standing Out Early In Buccaneers Training Camp

All eyes this offseason have been on Rueben Bain after the Buccaneers used their 15th overall pick to select him in the NFL Draft. The Bucs have been dying for an impact edge rusher ever since Shaq Barrett got injured and was never the same.

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.

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 / Pro Football Rumors / August 1

Bucs Offered Baker Mayfield More Than $50MM Per Year

Initial reports regarding the breakdown of Baker Mayfield‘s extension negotiations with the Buccaneers indicated that the team was not willing to go above a $50MM AAV.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / July 31