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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Turn to Rookie QB After Starting QB's Thumb Injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached the point every team tries to avoid: an 0-3 start, a stalled offense and a quarterback change forced by injury. Baker Mayfield is expected to miss a minimum of three weeks after dislocating his right (throwing) thumb in Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

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Buccaneers Hosted QB Brett Rypien For Visit

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Buccaneers hosted QB Brett Rypien for a visit. The team needs help at quarterback with Baker Mayfield‘s thumb injury that is expected to sideline him about three weeks. Undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels won the No.

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

Should Buccaneers Target Odell Beckham Jr. After Jalen McMillan's Injury?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were expecting big things from wideout Jalen McMillan this year, but it looks like they'll have to wait — again. McMillan missed

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 29

Dirty Dozen: Bucs’ Losses Are Starting To Look Familiar

Pewter Report president Hugh MacArthur, a life-long Bucs follower and NFL fan, offers up his weekly thoughts on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the rest of the league each Tuesday on PewterReport.com in The Dirty Dozen column.

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How many of the NFL quarterbacks in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) to throw multiple touchdowns in a game after turning 38 can you name in seven minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 29

Bucs Sign Safety To 1-Year Deal

The Bucs are signing Ifeatu Melifonwu to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Melifonwu had been on Tampa Bay’s practice squad all season and was elevated for the first three games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Viral Sports News / September 29

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign 27-Year-Old Defensive Back

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Tuesday, converting a three-game elevation into a full active-roster spot.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 29

Buccaneers have one mistake they must avoid when it comes to Baker Mayfield’s injury and it will spell trouble if they don’t

Baker Mayfield’s MRI came back clean and he’ll miss a minimum of 3 weeks with the thumb injury, but the real question is what happens when the Buccaneers evaluate Todd Bowles at the end of the season.

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

Bruce Arians Had One Blunt Message for Baker Mayfield After Buccaneers Loss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is set to miss at least three weeks as he deals with a dislocated finger he suffered late in the loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Jalen McMillan News / Field Level Media / September 29

Reports: Bucs WR Jalen McMillan (knee) out 6-8 weeks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks with a PCL injury, multiple media outlets reported. McMillan re-injured his left knee during the Buccaneers' 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon.

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Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan Likely Out Six to Eight Weeks With Knee Injury

Per Rick Stroud, Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan is likely to miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury. McMillan re-injured the PCL in his left knee on Sunday, which was bothering him during training camp.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29

Buccaneers hit with a multi-week injury to wide receiver

There seems to be no end in sight for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ malaise. Still winless after three weeks of football and facing a lengthy absence from starting quarterback Baker Mayfield, the Bucs are also reportedly going to lose wide receiver Jalen McMillan to injury as well for multiple weeks.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / September 29

NFL reporter gives 'searing' Bowles hot seat update after Bucs' loss

NFL reporter gives 'searing' Todd Bowles hot seat update after Buccaneers' loss to Vikings

The Bucs fell to 0-3 on the season this past Sunday.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles confirms Baker Mayfield timeline after thumb injury

Buccaneers' start goes from bad to worse with Baker Mayfield's injury

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Is Buccaneers Bucky Irving Injured? Todd Bowles Shares Update

The mood surrounding Tampa Bay isn't only contained to One Buccaneer Place — it's reverberated throughout the city. It wouldn't be bad if the mood was a positive one, but after the Bucs lost their third straight game to start the season and an injury to Baker Mayfield later, it's hard to ignore the huffs and puffs.