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Bucs Switch Up Decision On RB Sean Tucker

After previous reports that the Bucs would not be exercising the $3.52 million tender for restricted free agent running back Sean Tucker, the team has ultimately reversed course and will be doing so after all.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tender Backup RB Sean Tucker On 1-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing back one of their own at the running back position. The team has placed a restricted free-agent tender on running back Sean Tucker, meaning he will be back for his fourth season with the team.

Emeka Egbuka News / A to Z Sports / March 11

Emeka Egbuka falls victim to dumb trend that's running rampant in today's society and it's pretty sad

For whatever reason, people love making fake accounts of celebrities in hopes of spewing stupid stuff that can make their target look however they want.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 11

Buccaneers Sign Former Bengals QB Jake Browning to Back Up Baker Mayfield

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty of needs on the defensive side of the ball, and they're needs that general manager Jason Licht still has to address.

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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 / Bucs Report / March 11

Buccaneers Pursued Trey Hendrickson in Free Agency Ahead of Ravens Signing

Everyone knows the Buccaneers desperately need help getting to the quarterback. Jason Licht admitted it at the Combine, leaving three clear paths: draft one, trade for an edge rusher or sign a free agent.

Maxx Crosby News / A to Z Sports / March 11

It's time for the Buccaneers to square up and trade for Maxx Crosby after losing out on Trey Hendrickson

OK. It's time for the Tampa Bay Buccaneersto trade for Maxx Crosby. The Bucs are completely out of options when it comes to serious upgrades to the pass rush now that Trey Hendrickson has taken his talents to Charm City.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 11

Buccaneers 'Pursued' Trey Hendrickson in Free Agency Before Ravens Signing

It is no secret that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need edge-rushing help very badly. General manager Jason Licht said as much at the NFL Combine, and there were (and still are) three solutions to that problem — trade for an edge rusher, draft one, or sign one in free agency.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / March 11

Buccaneers suffer two major blows on Day 3 of free agency that leave them with nearly zero options for a serious upgrade

Free agency got off to a really rough start for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the franchise had to watch legend Mike Evans walk away and join the San Francisco 49ers.

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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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 11

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Lose Backup Quarterback To Conference Rival

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will need a new backup quarterback for the 2026 season. Former Bucs backup Teddy Bridgewater has signed a deal to return to the Detroit Lions to back up current starter Jared Goff.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 11

Will the Buccaneers swoop in and trade for Maxx Crosby? They have the inside track to make it happen, that's for sure

In case you missed the news – Maxx Crosby is staying in Las Vegas. For now. That's right, the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the blockbuster trade they signed up for less than a week ago after Crosby failed a physical.

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NFL News / Bucs Report / March 11

Carter Brantley’s Buccaneers’ 2026 Mock Draft 2.0

With free agency starting and moves going on, I figured it’d be a good time to do another one of those stupid mock drafts that no one cares about or reads but I still enjoy making.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 11

Buccaneers DT Logan Hall Signs With Houston Texans

While it certainly wasn't the most notable NFL news involving a player on the defensive line on Wednesday, it certainly means a lot to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Logan Hall is on the move.

Logan Hall News / Yardbarker / March 11

Texans agree to deal with DE Hall, making offseason plans clear

Texans agree to deal with DE Logan Hall, making offseason plans clear

Adding Hall to an already formidable Texans defensive line will strengthen a unit that produced 47 sacks in 2025.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10

Why Dan Orlovsky has high expectations for WR Mike Evans with the 49ers

There are still a lot of moves to be made once the free-agent period officially opens on Wednesday, but this looks like a home run for a 49ers team that desperately needed some receiving help going into next season.

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Ravens already have a replacement in mind for Maxx Crosby

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Lavonte David News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

LB Lavonte David Will Either Re-Sign With Buccaneers Or Retire

If Lavonte David plays in 2026, it will only be for the Buccaneers. The veteran linebacker will either re-sign with Tampa Bay or retire this offseason, agent Ron Butler said during an appearance on WDAE (via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times).

Teddy Bridgewater News / PewterReport.com / March 10

Bucs Veteran QB Heading To NFC Playoff Contender

The Bucs are once again in the market for a backup quarterback, but one notable name is off the market. Veteran journeyman signal-caller Teddy Bridgewater, who came out of retirement during training camp last year to sign with Tampa Bay, will be staying in the league in 2026.