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Buccaneers star Mike Evans reportedly set to return to practice Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans have been eagerly waiting, and now, the time may have finally arrived. Buccaneers wideout Mike Evans has had some injury troubles this season, missing multiple games with a hamstring injury early in the year before coming back in Week 7 vs.

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Bucs 'Raise The Flags' Docuseries Set To Debut Next Week

The Bucs announced on Wednesday morning that Raise The Flags: 50 Years of Buccaneers Football – a new 10-part Prime Original docuseries – will debut exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, December 11, the same day Tampa Bay faces the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football in their orange creamsicle uniforms.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Field Level Media / December 3

Report: Bucs WRs Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan returning to practice

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are designating wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, NFL Network reported.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to pass and run for a touchdown in the same game at least five times in a single season can you name in give minutes?

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

The 'NFL 4,500-passing yard seasons' quiz

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 3

Buccaneers Designate WRs Mike Evans & Jalen McMillan To Return From IR

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Buccaneers are designated WRs Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan to return from injured reserve on Wednesday. This officially opens a three-week window of time for the team to activate them or they would revert back to injured reserve and miss the remainder of the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Mike Evans Injury Update: Buccaneers Star WR Could Return Soon

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have battled injury after injury at the wide receiver position, but none have been more impactful than Mike Evans. The ageless wonder finally slowed down in 2025, as a hamstring and collarbone injury limited him to just four games, 14 receptions, 140 yards, and one touchdown on the season.

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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'

Zyon McCollum News / PewterReport.com / December 3

Zyon McCollum’s Troubles With The Slant Route

Bucs cornerback Zyon McCollum has been at the heart of several defensive issues this year. After a promising 2024 season – and a significant, three-year, $48 million contract extension in August – McCollum has regressed considerably in 2025.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / The Spun / December 2

2-Time Super Bowl Champion Retires 'For Good' Before NFL Playoffs

With the NFL playoffs around the corner, a pass rusher with plenty of big-game experience is officially off the market. Shaq Barrett has spent the past decade playing for the Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins.

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The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 2

Buccaneers’ Mike Evans named as top-graded free agent heading into offseason

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may still be fighting through the final stretch of the regular season, but the conversation around wide receiver Mike Evans has already shifted toward his looming free agency.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2

Buccaneers Sign RB Owen Wright

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have signed RB Owen Wright to the practice squad. Wright, 26, signed a three-year contract worth $2.6 million with

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 2

How Have Bucs Fared So Far In The Pro Bowl Voting?

Early numbers have come out in the NFL’s Pro Bowl voting and the results for the Bucs are…not necessarily good. Of the 20 positions eligible to be voted for in the Pro Bowl, the Bucs only had four different players rank in the top 10 and with nobody ranked better than third.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 2

NFL Week 13 fantasy football takeaways: Buy Bears backfield

After a busy Week 13 in the NFL, it's time for fantasy football owners to finalize their rosters before the playoffs start. Here are the four biggest fantasy takeaways from Week 13.

Bears HC Ben Johnson offers blunt critique of Caleb Williams-led passing attack

Mike Jackson sends warning to Panthers about upcoming game at lowly Saints

Cowboys' Jerry Jones clarifies claim about potential Quinnen Williams, Micah Parsons trade

The 'Famous athletes named Jason' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 2

Is The Bucs Offense Close To Putting It All Together?

If one were to look at just the box score over the Bucs’ last two games, it wouldn’t look stunning at all. Just a touchdown in an embarrassing, 34-7 blowout loss to the Rams on Sunday Night Football followed by only 20 points against a now 3-9 Cardinals team.

Tristan Wirfs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 1

Tristan Wirfs’ hilarious request immediately after first TD catch

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got a much-needed 20-17 win in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals, and they were able to get one of their key players their first career touchdown.