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Injury Update On Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka

Bucs rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka got an MRI on his hamstring on Tuesday, which coincidentally was on his birthday. Fans of the Bucs have been waiting with bated breath over how good or bad the injury news could be.

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Buccaneers' Mike Evans has new injury return timeline revealed for Week 7

What's next for the future Hall of Famer?

Jamel Dean News / Pro Football Talk / October 15

Jamel Dean named the NFC defensive player of the week

Cornerback Jamel Dean's play in Week 6 helped move the Buccaneers to the top of PFT's Power Rankings. Dean had four tackles, an interception, a sack, and a forced fumble in Tampa's 30-19 home win over the 49ers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 15

Emeka Egbuka injury update leaves Bucs with a massive problem

Emeka Egbuka injury update leaves Buccaneers with a massive problem

Emeka Egbuka has already emerged as the best weapon that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have, but he's now dealing with a hamstring injury.

Predicting the 2025 NFL MVP finalists

Rival executives rave about Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield amid MVP talk

Todd Bowles explains why Buccaneers have had an 'edge' this season

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'NFL rookie 150-receiving-yard games' quiz

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The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their NFL teams in touchdown catches can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 1,000-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The 'NFL 500+ passing-yard games' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard NFL games since 2023' quiz

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 15

Buccaneers’ Monday Night Football game against the Lions just got tougher

The Detroit Lions are set to (likely, depending on appeal) lose a key player against the Buccaneers in defensive back Brian Branch, but it's looking like they'll get one back in defensive tackle Alim McNeill.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Buccaneers bold predictions for Monday Night Football clash vs. Lions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) travel to Ford Field to face the Detroit Lions (4-2) in a marquee Week 7 Monday Night Football showdown. Both teams enter the contest with playoff aspirations and offenses capable of lighting up the scoreboard.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 15

Todd Bowles explains why Buccaneers have had an 'edge' this season

Quarterback Baker Mayfield has guided the club to five wins in six games to open the season.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles explains how Baker Mayfield has reached 'another level' amid MVP chatter

Baker Mayfield's words on injuries explain his MVP case

Rival executives rave about Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield amid MVP talk

Terrible NFL head coaches who only lasted one season

The 'Active NFL passing-touchdown leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Buccaneers add practice squad RB amid Bucky Irving, Josh Williams injuries

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of the best teams in the NFL and are very fun to watch. Baker Mayfield is playing like an MVP this season and has led his team to a 5-1 record, the best in the NFC.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Tom Brady Makes Tampa Bay Buccaneers Decision Amid NFL Season

Tom Brady, now a Fox Sports broadcaster, releases weekly NFL Power Rankings. Brady made a decision about his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, amid their recent rise.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Jeff Ulbrich, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield refuted MVP talks and said that his focus is on continuing the success his team has had early on in the season. “It’s Week 6,” Mayfield said, via ESPN.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

Buccaneers Worked Out Three RBs Including Jamaal Williams

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted three free agents running backs for tryouts on Tuesday including RB Israel Abanikanda, RB Michael Wiley, and RB Jamaal Williams.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Kendall Fuller News / Pro Football Rumors / October 14

Lions sign Chiefs Super Bowl champion after loss to K.C.

Lions sign former Chiefs Super Bowl champion after crushing loss to Kansas City

After facing the Kansas City Chiefs with a skeleton crew at cornerback, the Detroit Lions are adding an experienced piece to help.

Dan Campbell, Lions set sights on Bucs, 'move forward' with Branch banned

Lions' Brian Branch suspension gives ailing Buccaneers massive Week 7 break

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

Buccaneers Tweak Practice Squad For Week 7

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have signed RB Michael Wiley to the practice squad and cut TE Caden Prieskorn in a corresponding move. Tampa Bay’s

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The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

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

Former rival QB shocks fans by naming Buccaneers as his top NFL team

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the top seed in the NFC through six weeks after beating the San Francisco 49ers 30-19. The Bucs were expected to be a strong contender in 2025, but not many had them where they are currently at this point of the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield leaves NFL exec gushing over QB’s incredible 2025 run

Baker Mayfield has dealt with a lot in his NFL career. He started his career with the Cleveland Browns, but they cut bait with him and traded him to the Carolina Panthers.

Baker Mayfield News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Top 5 NFL MVP Candidates After Week 6: Mayfield Leads Race

The NFL MVP Race Week 6 has taken a fascinating turn, with several star quarterbacks separating themselves from the pack as the season nears its midpoint.

Stephen A Smith News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Stephen A. Smith Names the Best Team in NFL Right Now

Between the injury list and the noise of Week 6, one thing is no longer debatable: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can win without their headline receivers, and the country is starting to notice.

Kindle Vildor News / The SportsRush / October 14

Bucs CB Kindle Vildor Takes a Shot at Nike After Embarrassing Slips Cost Him His First Pick-Six in the NFL

Kindle Vildor, Tampa Bay’s reserve cornerback, pulled off quite a play on Monday Night Football. A sequence of stumbles, which became one of the highlights of the game, if not the highlight!

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 14