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Rueben Bain Jr. highlights the list of 4 Buccaneers players who have a legit shot at making their first Pro Bowl in 2026

There’s a lot to like about the Buccaneers roster heading into 2026 and there are a few players who have a legit shot at making their first Pro Bowl in 2026.

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Buccaneers make another surprising cut that shows just how cruel the NFL can be

The Buccaneers released their 53 man roster on Sunday, but it doesn’t automatically mean every player is safe and a couple of young players recently found that out in the most unfortunate of ways.

Emeka Egbuka News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Emeka Egbuka Takes Encouraging Step in Recovery From Lingering Injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are eagerly awaiting the return of young star wide receiver Emeka Egbuka as he works his way back from injury. The second-year receiver out of Ohio State suffered a toe sprain during a joint practice with the New York Jets on Aug.

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The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most QB wins by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Most playoff wins by NFL team' quiz

The '4,500-passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Todd Bowles News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 2

Todd Bowles' Choice For the Bucs' Most Improved Position Group May Surprise You

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers brought in plenty of new talent during the offseason in an effort to reclaim the NFC South title in 2026 after losing out on it in 2025.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 2

Bucs Injury Update: Rueben Bain Jr., Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan

Although NFL teams aren’t mandated to provide official injury reports until next week, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles gave an injury update on Rueben Bain Jr.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Buccaneers Announce Seven Moves

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced seven moves on Wednesday morning, including claiming CB Kevin Knowles from the Chiefs. Tampa Bay waived LB Caden Fordham to make room.

Jason Licht News / PewterReport.com / September 2

Jason Licht Reveals Why Bucs UDFAs Jalon Daniels, Ayden Garnes Made The 53

The hard part of roster cuts may be over for Bucs general manager Jason Licht, but the performances that made two undrafted rookies impossible to cut made his job a little easier – and a lot more rewarding.

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

Here's Why Buccaneers' Jalon Daniels Won the Backup Quarterback Job

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't have too many roster surprises on their first 53-man roster, but there was one big one at the quarterback position. Kansas undrafted free agent Jalon Daniels won the backup quarterback job against veteran Jake Browning and will serve as the team's QB2 behind Baker Mayfield.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Buccaneers Claim CB Kevin Knowles Off Waivers From Chiefs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially claimed CB Kevin Knowles off waivers from the Chiefs on Tuesday. The Buccaneers also waived LB Caden Fordham. Knowles, 23, signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Florida State following the 2025 draft.

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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.

Chris Braswell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Texans Signing Four To PS, Including DE Chris Braswell

The Texans announced the signing of four players to the practice squad, including former Buccaneers second-round pick DE Chris Braswell. Houston is also adding C Ka’ena De Cambra, WR Mitchell Tinsley, and TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 1

Buccaneers Super Bowl Champion Returns at a Position of Need

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing back one of their former Super Bowl champions to shore up some depth in the room. The Bucs brought back cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting to the team's practice squad on Monday.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield gets even more fuel to prove haters wrong with ESPN snub

One of the biggest storylines hanging over training camp for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been the lack of a new contract for quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Is Emeka Egbuka back at Buccaneers practice after injury derailed training camp?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are just over a week away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season. The Buccaneers have had a training camp overshadowed by numerous storylines, including an injury to second-year wide receiver Emeka Egbuka.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / September 1

Bucs GM Jason Licht shares new Baker Mayfield contract update

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht shares new Baker Mayfield contract update

Mayfield is in the final year of the three-year deal he signed in March 2024.

Buccaneers waive Jack Pyburn, clearing path toward LSU

Five recently cut NFL players who should find another team this season

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 1

Buccaneers Re-Sign Running Back To Practice Squad After Roster Cut

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached the 53-man roster limit. Now, the team is continuing to build out its practice squad. Tampa Bay is bringing back a familiar face after Sunday’s roster cuts.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 1

Buccaneers Wanted To Keep Chris Braswell, But He Has Other Plans

Jason Licht has had a pretty tumultuous time nailing down how to draft the edge position in recent years as the general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 1

Buccaneers Add Former Draft Pick Devin Culp to Practice Squad

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached the 53-man roster limit. Now, the team is turning its attention toward building out the practice squad. Tampa Bay is bringing back one of its recently released players.

Sean Murphy-Bunting News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Buccaneers To Bring Back CB Sean Murphy-Bunting

Part of the cadre of Day 2 picks that comprised the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV-winning secondary, Sean Murphy-Bunting became available after his Sunday Cardinals release.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Bucs Waive OLB Chris Braswell, Trim Roster To 53

Here is how the Buccaneers slashed their roster to the 53-man limit today: OLB Chris Braswell TE Devin Culp DL Josiah Green WR Garrett Greene WR Matthew Henry OLB Yasir Holmes WR Jha’Quan Jackson LB Nick Jackson DL Jayson Jones G Henry Lutovsky S Robert McDaniel CB Roman Parodie WR Dean Patterson OLB Jack Pyburn WR Eric Rivers S J.J.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Buccaneers Rework RB Sean Tucker’s Deal

Retained on an RFA tender in March, Sean Tucker is back for another year as the Buccaneers’ third-string running back. RFA tenders being nonguaranteed brought some uncertainty, however, but the Bucs want him on their roster.