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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Bucs Free Agency Grades After The First Wave: Tampa Bay got some wins, but still has a lot of work to do

The first wave of NFL free agency has passed us by and it was an eventful period for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We can sit here and briefly gloss over the details before expanding on them below, but I say let's cut through the noise and jump right into handing out grades for the Bucs' moves, re-signings, and departures that occurred last week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 15

Buccaneers' Projected Offensive Starting Lineup After Week 1 of Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have brought in some players in free agency to help fill quite a few holes in their roster. General manager Jason Licht is set to revamp the defense quite a bit, but as far as the offense is concerned, things will be looking almost exactly the same, with one key absence at the very heart of it.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Total Pro Sports / March 15

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Player Who Retired Early With Serious Health Concerns Has Tragically Died At 33

Former football linebacker Cameron Ontko has sadly passed away at the age of just 33. Ontko played professionally in the CFL and had a brief stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL after college. His mother, Brenda Boulton, revealed via social media that he passed away on March 7 as a result of a ruptured ulcer.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 15

Top 5 remaining roster needs for the Bucs after first wave of free agency

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers headed into free agency this month with a lot more roster questions than answers. One of those ended in a particularly painful fashion, with Mike Evans opting to leave the franchise and head to San Francisco to continue his illustrious career.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / March 15

The Buccaneers Rocky Balboa Run Is Over

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off a losing season. On top of that, fans just watched a pair of veterans who helped the team win their most recent Super Bowl in Mike Evans and Jamel Dean walk out the door.

Kenneth Gainwell News / PewterReport.com / March 15

Kenneth Gainwell Is Bucs’ New 'Threat' On Offense

New Bucs running back Kenneth Gainwell thinks that 2025 “opened a couple of people’s eyes” to what he “really can do.” That’s what he said in his introductory press conference when asked about his breakout performance last year.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Total Pro Sports / March 14

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka Finally Reveals The Truth About His Supposed ‘X’ Account That Bucs Denied Was His After Wild 'CTE' Comment – Even Though They’ve Been Tagging Him All Year

Emeka Egbuka has addressed the controversial social media post that nearly got him canceled. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver took on significant heat after a tweet from an account believed to belong to him went viral on X.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 14

Biggest mistake Buccaneers made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency

The Buccaneers opened free agency with a couple of reasonable depth moves, signing edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million and bringing in Jake Browning to back up Baker Mayfield.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 14

Jamel Dean Left Buccaneers to Chase Another Super Bowl With Steelers

There are very few players remaining on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' current roster that won a Super Bowl with the team in 2020. As it stands, left tackle

Emeka Egbuka News / The Spun / March 14

Emeka Egbuka Finally Addresses Concerning Social Media Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka has found himself at the center of an unusual social media controversy. Earlier this week, NFL fans noticed a disturbing post from an account on X that apparently belonged to Egbuka.

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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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 14

Buccaneers Reportedly Checked In On Trade for Former First-Round Quarterback

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a lot of needs to address this offseason, and they still have plenty left as free agency quiets down and the NFL Draft approaches.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / March 14

Are The Bucs Getting Real Value From Their Free Agent Signings?

The Bucs wasted little time attacking the NFL’s free agency negotiation window when it opened on Monday. The team will already look a lot different heading into next season, even before taking into account that the 2026 NFL Draft is still over a month away.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Buccaneers were ‘duped’ by fan impersonating one of their star players

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were no better than the thousands of fans who got fooled by an impostor pretending to be standout second-year player Emeka Egbuka.

Jason Licht News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 13

Jason Licht Makes Own Announcement of Returning Bucs Offensive Player

Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht always likes to have a little fun on social media during free agency. Whether it's confirming that he signed free agents on a yacht or breaking his own news like a reporter would, Licht has a history of direct involvement in free agency news.

Ko Kieft News / PewterReport.com / March 13

Bucs Re-Sign Veteran Tight End

The Bucs have re-signed tight end Ko Kieft to a one-year deal. The news was broken on X by none other than general manager Jason Licht. Kieft missed the final 14 games of the 2025 season due to a broken leg he suffered in the Week 3 win versus the Jets.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 13

Did Mike Evans take shots at Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield after signing with 49ers?

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 12

Mike Evans reveals he was considering 1 AFC contender

For the first time since coming into the NFL, wide receiver Mike Evans will not be playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans agreed to a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers once free agency began, putting an end to his impressive decade-plus run with Tampa Bay, which selected him at No.

Lavonte David News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Bucs Receive Lavonte David Prediction Amid NFL Free Agency

This offseason has not been kind to diehard Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans. The team lost long-time wide receiver and fan favorite Mike Evans, who decided to leave and join the San Francisco 49ers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / March 12

Who Is Really To Blame For Mike Evans Leaving Tampa Bay?

For the first time in his career, Mike Evans will catch passes for another team – and the optics for the Bucs organization are not great right now. Despite Tampa Bay adding three key veteran pieces so far and potentially a fourth coming soon, morale among the fan base has understandably not been raised high enough.

Emeka Egbuka News / Larry Brown Sports / March 12