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Buccaneers’ Mike Evans named as top-graded free agent heading into offseason

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may still be fighting through the final stretch of the regular season, but the conversation around wide receiver Mike Evans has already shifted toward his looming free agency.

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Buccaneers Sign RB Owen Wright

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have signed RB Owen Wright to the practice squad. Wright, 26, signed a three-year contract worth $2.6 million with

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 2

How Have Bucs Fared So Far In The Pro Bowl Voting?

Early numbers have come out in the NFL’s Pro Bowl voting and the results for the Bucs are…not necessarily good. Of the 20 positions eligible to be voted for in the Pro Bowl, the Bucs only had four different players rank in the top 10 and with nobody ranked better than third.

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The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

How many of the players to rush for 100 yards each in the same game for the same NFL team can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Last 175-scrimmage-yard games by NFL team' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 2

NFL Week 13 fantasy football takeaways: Buy Bears backfield

After a busy Week 13 in the NFL, it's time for fantasy football owners to finalize their rosters before the playoffs start. Here are the four biggest fantasy takeaways from Week 13.

Bears HC Ben Johnson offers blunt critique of Caleb Williams-led passing attack

Mike Jackson sends warning to Panthers about upcoming game at lowly Saints

Cowboys' Jerry Jones clarifies claim about potential Quinnen Williams, Micah Parsons trade

The 'Famous athletes named Jason' quiz

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 2

Is The Bucs Offense Close To Putting It All Together?

If one were to look at just the box score over the Bucs’ last two games, it wouldn’t look stunning at all. Just a touchdown in an embarrassing, 34-7 blowout loss to the Rams on Sunday Night Football followed by only 20 points against a now 3-9 Cardinals team.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 2

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles evaluates pass rush, Haason Reddick after Cardinals win

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have needed quite a few areas of their game to get better in 2025, and the pass rush has been a big part. The Bucs' pass rush has been largely ineffective this year, but it's also dealt with injuries — particularly with $14 million-pass rusher Haason Reddick, who'd been out since Week 7 with an ankle sprain.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 2

What getting Chris Godwin back to his old self means for Buccaneers

It was a long three weeks for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following their bye week. They lost three straight to some of the top contenders in the NFL, and worry was starting to set in with the struggling but feisty Arizona Cardinals making their way to Tampa, Florida.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 1

Buccaneers WRs Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan could return soon

The Buccaneers' receivers depth chart could soon be whole.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 1

NFC Notes: Bucky Irving, Adam Thielen, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints

The Buccaneers got RB Bucky Irving back in Week 13 and are getting close to full health on offense, with WR Mike Evans being the biggest contributor still out.

Mike Evans News / Field Level Media / December 1

Reports: Bucs WR Mike Evans could return to practice this week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Monday there's "a possibility" wide receiver Mike Evans will return to practice this week, according to multiple reports.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 1

Bucs’ Latest Injury Update On Jalen McMillan, Mike Evans

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 1

Week 13 Snap Count Analysis: Bucs vs. Cardinals

Each week following every Bucs game, Pewter Report will take a close look at the snap count distribution for Tampa Bay on offense and defense. We’ll assess what we can learn from who played the most and least in the game.