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Buccaneers Super Bowl Champion Jamel Dean Signs With Pittsburgh Steelers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had some work to do on defense at the beginning of free agency, and now, they have even more work to do. Most Bucs fans are still reeling from franchise legend Mike Evans' departure to the San Francisco 49ers, but another under-the-radar departure could hurt them even more.

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WR Mike Evans to leave Bucs, reportedly join Niners

Mike Evans is leaving Tampa after playing all 12 years of his career with the Buccaneers. Evans is reportedly signing a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple reports Monday.

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

How many of the 50 players in NFL history to rack up at least 100 tackles-for-loss in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

The 'NFL yearly passing leaders' quiz

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EasySportz / March 9

The Tampa Bay Bucs Are Incredibly Stupid

Tampa Bay, Florida — There are rebuilding teams. There are dysfunctional teams. And then there are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who appear to have invented a brand-new strategy: Prioritize keeping the coach comfortable over actually winning football games.

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

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs don't hold back on Bucs' failure to keep Mike Evans in Tampa Bay

We all knew there would be some kind of ripple effect if Mike Evans left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – both in the locker room and the community. His departure leaves a crater-sized hole that's nearly impossible to fill, as he was a pillar in both areas.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / ESPN / March 9

Tracking the Buccaneers' free agency signings: TE Cade Otton set to return

Keep track of all of Tampa Bay's moves throughout the 2026 offseason, including free agent signings, contracts and more.

Jamel Dean News / PewterReport.com / March 9

Jamel Dean Leaves Bucs For AFC Team

Cornerback Jamel Dean has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency, per Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The deal is for three-years and $36.75 million.

Mike Evans News / PewterReport.com / March 9

Official Statement on Mike Evans’ Decision To Leave The Bucs

Mike Evans’ agent, Deryk Gilmore, released a statement to Pewter Report and other media outlets about the Bucs legend’s decision to leave Tampa Bay after 12 seasons in red and pewter.

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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.

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 9

Mike Evans is leaving the Buccaneers

Wide receiver Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 12 seasons. Evans has agreed to a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple reports.