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NFC Notes: Dave Canales, Yaya Diaby, Devin Lloyd, Buccaneers, Panthers

Buccaneers pass rusher Yaya Diaby is excited about all the additions the team has made this offseason, even though NT Vita Vea requested a trade from the team yesterday.

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Bucs Made Three Roster Moves To Start Camp

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived undrafted rookie S Ja’Qurious Conley with an injury designation on Tuesday, per the NFL transaction wire. They also placed DB Chase Lucas and DT Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi on the active/PUP list.

Vita Vea News / Bucs Report / July 28

Buccaneers’ Star DT Requests Trade

So this just happened. Buccaneers’ Defensive Tackle Vita Vea and his agent seem to be getting frustrated with the progress being made on his new deal. Most of the focus for the upcoming season has been on Baker’s extension.

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The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Can you name the NFL quarterbacks who have the most games with at least four passing touchdowns without an interception?

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Vita Vea News / Stadium Rant / July 28

Vita Vea Trade Request: Why The 2026 Bears Make Perfect Sense

On July 27, 2026, the NFL world was in shock as news of the Vita Vea trade request spread across social media like wildfire. While he put in a request, there are no guarantees the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to trade the defensive tackle.

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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 / A to Z Sports / July 28

A big change for Calijah Kancey and 2 UDFAs snatching jobs highlight 5 bold predictions for Buccaneers training camp

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers being training camp this week. So naturally, that means it’s time to lay out some bold predictions for the next few weeks. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold the first training camp practice of the 2026 season on Wednesday morning, officially kicking things off.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / July 28

Buccaneers risk Baker Mayfield exit after 2026 following extension deadline

The 2026 season could be Mayfield's last with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the two sides failed to reach a contract extension ahead of a self-imposed training camp deadline.

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea asking out of Tampa Bay after stalled negotiations

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Baker Mayfield News / Pro Football Rumors / July 28

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield To Play 2026 Without Extension

Buccaneers veterans reported to training camp on Tuesday, quarterback Baker Mayfield‘s self-imposed deadline for contract extension negotiations. The sides did not reach an agreement, making it official that Mayfield will play the season without a new deal, Jeremy Fowler and Jenna Laine of ESPN report.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

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Baker Mayfield News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28

Baker Mayfield’s contract situation has been decided

Baker Mayfield will be playing out the final year of his contract without a new agreement. Mayfield is reporting to training camp on Tuesday without a new deal, according to Jenna Laine and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

Baker Mayfield News / Field Level Media / July 28

Report: Baker Mayfield, Bucs not close on new contract

Quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not close to a new contract as training camp is set to begin Wednesday, ESPN reported. Mayfield joined the team on a one-year, $4 million deal ahead of the 2023 season as the Bucs tried to fill the role of the retired Tom Brady.

Baker Mayfield News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 28

Update: Baker Mayfield Intends To Play Out 2026 Season On Current Contract

Per Greg Auman and Rick Stroud, Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield intends to play out the 2026 season on his current contract. The two sides had been negotiating

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 28

Three NFL players primed to break out in 2026 season

Every NFL season, several young players turn flashes of potential into consistent production.

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea asking out of Tampa Bay after stalled negotiations

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

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

Todd Bowles is catching heat for the Vita Vea trade request and it’s frankly one of the worst accusations I’ve heard in a while

Todd Bowles is getting blamed for the fact Vita Vea asked the Buccaneers to trade him and it couldn’t be a more inaccurate perspective. Look, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is far from perfect and there are logical reasons why people doubt him in 2026.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / July 28

Buccaneers Receive Positive Injury Update on Tight End Devin Culp

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened training camp with some encouraging injury news. According to FOX Sports’ Greg Auman, tight end Devin Culp was a full participant during the team’s first training camp practice after missing minicamp with an undisclosed injury.

Vita Vea News / PewterReport.com / July 28

Ndamukong Suh Sounds Off On Vita Vea-Bucs Trade Request

Former Bucs defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has close ties to each party involved with the recent Vita Vea trade request from Tampa Bay. Suh and Vea formed