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NFL Draft: Buccaneers GM Opens Door to Potential First-Round Trade

The 2026 NFL Draft is just eight days away, and anticipation is building as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare to go on the clock with the No. 15 overall pick.

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Jason Licht: 'There Are A Lot Of Avenues' To Address Bucs Secondary

The Bucs are honing in on the 2026 NFL Draft, as it is now just over a week away. General manager Jason Licht hosted his annual pre-draft press conference on Wednesday, which will be heavily analyzed for clues like a crime scene.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more

Steelers eyeing small-school standout who could be a hidden gem

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor

Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 15

Jason Licht Names Who The Future Leaders Of The Bucs Are

There is certainly a changing of the guard for the Bucs in terms leadership on the roster. That was bound to happen after two legendary players departed after the season for various reasons, leaving a void in the locker room.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 15

McCaffrey had emotional reaction to Evans leaving Bucs for 49ers

Christian McCaffrey had emotional reaction to Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers for 49ers

After playing only for the Buccaneers from the 2014 NFL Draft through this past season, Evans signed a three-year contract to join the 49ers early in free agency.

Does history suggest Buccaneers have already made decision about possible Baker Mayfield extension?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 15

Buccaneers Ownership Willing To Extend QB Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract, and Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht has already projected confidence in reaching an agreement on an extension.

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

Buccaneers Address One Need, Ignore Another in Mel Kiper's Final ESPN Mock Draft

We're just eight days away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and all 32 teams are likely going over the final touches on their draft strategies and scouting reports.

Cody Mauch News / PewterReport.com / April 15

Cody Mauch Will Be Bigger – And Better – For The Bucs 2026

Bucs right guard Cody Mauch joined the Pewter Report Podcast on Monday, April 13 and revealed that he has put on more mass and muscle as he heads into his fourth season in Tampa Bay.

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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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

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

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 14

BR’s 2026 Buccaneers’ 7 – Round Mock Draft 2.0

It’s that time of year again Buccaneers fans! The NFL offseason, or silly-season as some would call it is here. That can only mean it’s time for some mock drafts.

Cody Mauch News / PewterReport.com / April 15

Cody Mauch Reveals When He’ll Return To Action For The Bucs

The return of starting right guard Cody Mauch is going to be a big boost for the Bucs offense in 2026. Heading into this fourth season, Mauch had made

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 14

ESPN raises a red flag about one of the Buccaneers’ top draft targets, but there’s a major flaw with the process

ESPN recently released future projections for players entering the 2026 NFL Draft and there are misleading numbers when it comes to one of the Buccaneers’ draft targets in Akheem Mesidor.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 14

Does history suggest Bucs have already decided on Mayfield extension?

Does history suggest Buccaneers have already made decision about possible Baker Mayfield extension?

Mayfield remains in the final year of the three-year deal he signed to stay with the Buccaneers in March 2024.

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Most 20-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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

3 Quarterbacks Buccaneers Could Pursue in NFL Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to pick at No. 15 overall when the 2026 NFL Draft begins on April 22, and they have a lot of work to do. General manager

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 14

Bruce Arians Weighs In on Buccaneers’ Biggest Loss: Mike Evans or Lavonte David

It’s been a difficult offseason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in terms of franchise legends, as the organization lost two of its pillars in wide receiver Mike Evans and linebacker Lavonte David.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 14

Will Buccaneers Ownership Pay Baker Mayfield?

Will the Buccaneers give quarterback Baker Mayfield a new contract this offseason? That’s biggest question for 2026 until it either happens or doesn’t when it comes to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ future.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Football Analysis / April 14

Bucs’ $100M QB Played 17 Games On A Broken Body—Super Bowl Captain Drops ‘Diva’ Myth

Lavonte David final broke his silence this month and reshaped the narrative around Tampa Bay’s collapse. The Super Bowl LV captain revealed that Baker Mayfield, who signed a $100 million deal in March 2024, played all 17 games of the 2025 season through multiple injuries.