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Rueben Bain Gives Buccaneers First Glimpse of His Potential

Rueben Bain Gives Buccaneers First Glimpse of His Potential

Rueben Bain’s preseason debut offered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers an early glimpse of his enormous potential. The rookie defensive lineman saw his first NFL action Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 23
Dan Lanning slams NFL players trying to return to college football

Oregon HC Dan Lanning slams NFL players trying to return to college football

Consider Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning an opponent of NFL players aiming to return to college football. 

Browns TE Dae’Quan Wright has agreement to return to college
Court ruling opens bizarre path for NFL players to return to college football
Virginia Tech HC James Franklin has a chance to silence his biggest critics
College football QB battles: Predicting winners at No. 20 Tennessee, No. 22 Iowa and more
The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz
Dwight Smith News / EssentiallySports / August 23
Dwight Smith Confirms Being Robbed of Super Bowl MVP Despite Making NFL History

Dwight Smith Confirms Being Robbed of Super Bowl MVP Despite Making NFL History

“They give out the MVP every year. I own a record that can stand forever.” Dwight Smith has always said this when discussing his Super Bowl XXXVII snub, after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Oakland Raiders 48-21.

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000 passing yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last 3-TD playoff game by NFL team' quiz
The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most passing & rushing TD games' quiz
NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 23
12 Winners, 4 Losers From Bucs' Win Over Chiefs: Edge Rushers Show Out

12 Winners, 4 Losers From Bucs' Win Over Chiefs: Edge Rushers Show Out

Things started slowly for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they trotted out their starters for the first time this preseason against the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 23
Buccaneers’ Jack Pyburn Faces Uncertain Future as College Door Reopens

Buccaneers’ Jack Pyburn Faces Uncertain Future as College Door Reopens

Jack Pyburn finds himself caught between two football paths, with neither one completely settled. After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first preseason game, the rookie edge rusher acknowledged the uncertainty.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 23
Ronde Barber says the obvious out loud on broadcast about Jalon Daniels, and the Bucs have no choice left

Ronde Barber says the obvious out loud on broadcast about Jalon Daniels, and the Bucs have no choice left

The Bucs’ promising young rookie has put the team in quite the spot, and the decision seems apparent. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might just have a rising young standout at quarterback in Jalon Daniels.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 23
Grading the Buccaneers' 16-15 Preseason Win Against The Chiefs

Grading the Buccaneers' 16-15 Preseason Win Against The Chiefs

The Buccaneers yet again got another preseason, win this time against the Kansas City Chiefs. Many players stepped up, especially on the defensive side of the ball.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 23
Buccaneers Edge Chiefs 16-15 in Preseason Contest

Buccaneers Edge Chiefs 16-15 in Preseason Contest

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty to feel encouraged about after Saturday night’s preseason victory. Tampa Bay defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 16-15 after overcoming a nine-point halftime deficit.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Even Buccaneers rookie Jack Pyburn doesn’t know if he will play in the NFL, NCAA next month

Jack Pyburn is living one of the strangest limbos in football right now, and even he can’t say how it ends. After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ preseason game, the rookie edge rusher admitted he doesn’t know when he’ll have to choose between sticking with the Buccaneers or returning to college football.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23
Buccaneers fans love Jon Gruden’s return to the broadcasting booth

Buccaneers fans love Jon Gruden’s return to the broadcasting booth

It was the first time in the last eight years that Jon Gruden returned to the broadcasting booth. The former football coach and media personality returned to the NFL booth for the first time since 2018, helping to call the Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason game vs.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
 The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz
 The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz
The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz
Rueben Bain Jr. News / TWSN / August 22
The 2026 Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Be Rueben Bain Jr.

The 2026 Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Be Rueben Bain Jr.

Back on June 8th, my number one ranked player for the 2026 Defensive Rookie of the Year award was Rueben Bain Jr. With more time having passed since then, this take has just been validated even further.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 22
Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

NFL kickers are better than ever before, and they just keep proving it. Not only in terms of their accuracy, but also in terms of a range that would have seemed beyond comprehension even 10 or 15 years ago.

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp
Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud
Jayden Daniels makes worrisome admission after preseason struggles
The 'NFL kickers with a 60-yard field goal' quiz
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 22
Vita Vea Has High Praise for Buccaneers Rookie Rueben Bain

Vita Vea Has High Praise for Buccaneers Rookie Rueben Bain

Vita Vea finally addressed the media following his new contract agreement with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran nose tackle signed a one-year, $30 million extension with Tampa Bay.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 22
Texans Officially Sign Two, Place LB K.C. Ossai On IR

Texans Officially Sign Two, Place LB K.C. Ossai On IR

The Texans announced they have officially signed wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones on Saturday. The team also placed LB K.C. Ossai on injured reserve.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 21
Interesting update on Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract talks emerges

Interesting update on Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract talks emerges

During an appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," NFL insider Mike Garafolo of ESPN/NFL Network shared more information about contract talks that previously occurred involving Mayfield's camp and the Buccaneers.

Baker Mayfield seems to throw old OC Josh Grizzard under the bus regarding 2025 Bucs
Buccaneers' Vita Vea makes feelings on Todd Bowles clear after accepting extension
Buccaneers solve Vita Vea problem with lucrative new deal
The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 20
Buccaneers' Vita Vea makes feelings on Todd Bowles clear after accepting extension

Buccaneers' Vita Vea makes feelings on Todd Bowles clear after accepting extension

Vita Vea is back in the fold with the Tampa Bay Bucs after signing a one-year extension, and he suggests he will stay in Tampa as long as Todd Bowles is coach. 

Buccaneers solve Vita Vea problem with lucrative new deal
Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future
The 'D-Linemen with an NFL TD-catch' quiz
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 20
Buccaneers solve Vita Vea problem with lucrative new deal

Buccaneers solve Vita Vea problem with lucrative new deal

Money can't fix everything, but it can fix a lot of things. 

Trevon Diggs might finally get one last chance in NFL
Eagles may have a problem on their hands with key player's contract
How chat with Dak Prescott helped result in Von Miller joining Cowboys
Packers are paying too much for Jordan Love protector
Tua Tagovailoa opens up about Dolphins exit, trying to resurrect career with Falcons
Pat McAfee lands a new job with ESPN
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 19
Baker Mayfield seems to throw old OC Josh Grizzard under the bus regarding 2025 Bucs

Baker Mayfield seems to throw old OC Josh Grizzard under the bus regarding 2025 Bucs

Baker Mayfield says he's having a lot more fun working with new Buccaneers offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, who replaced the fired Josh Grizzard. 

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future
Three NFL stars whose teams are asking way too much of them
Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat
The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz
Emeka Egbuka News / Pro Football Rumors / August 19
Buccaneers WRs Emeka Egbuka Suffers Toe Sprain

Buccaneers WRs Emeka Egbuka Suffers Toe Sprain

Buccaneers wide receivers Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan were both described as “day-to-day, week-to-week,” by head coach Todd Bowles on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Jenna Laine.

Todd Bowles News / Yardbarker / August 18
Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat

Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat

There are troubling signs that could make it harder for the team to get wins this season.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future
Three NFL stars whose teams are asking way too much of them
The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

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