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2026 is set up for Buccaneers’ recent draft pick to take a big step forward and become one of the steals of his draft class

The Buccaneers received solid production from their 2025 draft class and the arrow for one player is trending upward to the point where he can make a name for himself in 2026 and beyond.

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SR’s FAB 5: 10 Things I Think I Think About Bucs OTAs

I grew up reading Sports Illustrated and became a fan of lead NFL writer Peter King, and would religiously read his MMQB column on SI.com. Part of his

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Believe in Their 2026 UDFAs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers nabbed quite a few intriguing players in the beginning rounds of the NFL Draft in 2026, but late-round draft picks are often the ones that help teams win Super Bowls — and picking up contributing Undrafted Free Agents could go even further toward that goal.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

Emeka Egbuka News / PewterReport.com / May 29

Video: Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka Makes INSANE Catch At OTA Practice

The talk of the Bucs’ first OTA practice was the highlight one-handed catch made by second year wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. It was posted about on social media by several reporters, including Pewter Report, and discussed on the Pewter Report Podcast during Tuesday’s OTA recap episode.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

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

Former NFL GM Very Worried About Bucs' Offense Because of One Thing

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offense hasn't changed all that much from last season's middling unit that failed to capture much consistency. However, the group did become a bit younger and more versatile through free agency and the NFL Draft after the departure of legendary wide receiver Mike Evans.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / May 29

ESPN Calls Out Bucs’ Best And Worst Offseason Decisions

With the Bucs’ offseason overhaul all but complete, national analysts are now weighing which moves could define Tampa Bay’s 2026 season – for better or worse.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / May 28

Point-Counterpoint: Are Bucs Really Top Contenders In The NFC?

In a Thursday column on PewterReport.com, two Pewter Reporters will debate a Bucs topic with different viewpoints. Which Pewter Reporter wins the debate?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28

Watch: Buccaneers’ Emeka Egbuka does his best Odell Beckham Jr. impression

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka had 63 receptions for 938 yards with six touchdowns in his rookie season in the NFL. With Mike Evans signing with the San Francisco 49ers, Egbuka’s numbers should go up in his second season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Buccaneers’ Emeka Egbuka’s 1-handed wizardry has Ian Rapoport noticing

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have started OTAs, and Emeka Egbuka believes the offense will be dangerous. He has stepped in as one of the top receivers in the offense.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / May 28

ESPN calls out the Buccaneers’ worst move of the offseason and it completely misses the mark when you break it down

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently released an article surveying the best and worst offseason moves for every NFC team. His take on the Buccaneers’ worst move lacks a lot of context.

Dan Orlovsky News / PewterReport.com / May 28

Dan Orlovsky Left Something Out About The Bucs

It’s the dog days of summer and the only thing holding us together until meaningful Bucs football restarts in the fall is a cheesy game of Bingo. It’s times like these that hot takes tend to fill up the X timeline.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 28

Todd Bowles Genuinely Excited About Buccaneers Rookie Quarterback

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are confident in quarterback Baker Mayfield in 2026 and beyond — confident enough that he's probably going to get an extension before the season begins.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / May 28

It's Not Fair, But There's a Hall of Fame Comparison for Bucs Rookie Ted Hurst

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added another dynamic weapon to their passing game this offseason, spending their third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst.

Baker Mayfield News / Bucs Report / May 28

Buccaneers Enter 2026 With Baker Mayfield’s Long-Term Future Unsettled

Baker Mayfield arrived in Tampa Bay on a one-year prove-it contract worth up to $6 million in 2023. Tasked with following Tom Brady, Mayfield played well enough to earn a new three-year deal worth up to $100 million and secure his place as the Buccaneers’ franchise quarterback.