As of last Saturday, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was reportedly trending toward returning from a thumb injury in Week 7. However, with the Bucs preparing to face the NFC South rival Panthers this Sunday, Mayfield’s status remains in question, Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network reports.
Jalon Daniels may have thrown the interceptions, but offensive coordinator Zac Robinson called the plays that put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ rookie quarterback in those spots during a 26-19 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Rueben Bain Jr. entered 2026 as the odds-on Defensive Rookie of the Year favorite. Six weeks later, David Walker is outplaying him despite playing a fraction of his snaps and the Buccaneers need to change that.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to 1-5 on Sunday after a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and with just six games played, they're already right on the edge of a lost 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.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could finally get Baker Mayfield back under center against the Carolina Panthers. Mayfield has missed the team’s last three games after dislocating his throwing-hand thumb in Week 3.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have another special teams problem demanding attention, and Riley Dixon’s performance is becoming increasingly difficult to defend.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went shopping for a versatile running back in free agency. They landed Kenneth Gainwell, one of the market’s premier pass-catching options, only to watch his role shrink when passing situations arise.
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.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette had some strong words for the team’s head coach, Todd Bowles. The Bucs are not having the best run in the current season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered another damaging defeat Sunday, blowing a 16-3 lead before falling 26-19 in overtime to Pittsburgh. The loss dropped Tampa Bay to 1-5 and left the home crowd with another frustrating afternoon.
Bucky Irving barely came off the field Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. He played 63 of 74 offensive snaps in a 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers, according to PFF, a week after the Buccaneers found a winning formula built around him.
For three quarters Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked like they had a second straight win in hand. David Walker was living in the Pittsburgh backfield, and rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels was holding his own in what we called his toughest test yet.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing questions about their decision to retain Riley Dixon after the veteran punter struggled to deliver consistent field position during the 2026 season. FOX Sports reporter Greg Auman highlighted the issue Monday, pointing to Dixon’s disappointing net punting numbers despite his $3 million contract.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has never been shy about speaking his mind. With the 42-year-old playing what is expected to be his final NFL season, he certainly isn’t holding back his opinions.
The Buccaneers sit at 1-5 for plenty of reasons, and one fundamental flaw that’s been around all season showed up again in a big way during Sunday’s loss to the Steelers.
It’s time for Scott Reynolds’ 2-Pt Conversion post-game column, which features two statements, two questions and two predictions based on the latest Bucs game.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has been sidelined since dislocating his right thumb during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, is getting closer to a return.
After signing an extension in 2024, Mike Evans declared he wanted to be a Bucs for life. Again in 2025, he called it the right decision to stay with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.