The two-day negotiating period is upon us as free agency looms heavily on the horizon and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have yet to make any real moves. The Buccaneers will have quite a few players set to enter free agency, and they are willing to let them test the open market after their less-than-spectacular showing in 2025.
CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones just dropped tough news for Buccaneers fans about Mike Evans. On Sunday, March 8 — a day before free agency’s legal tampering window opens — Jones said his sources indicate Evans’ run in Tampa Bay is likely over.
The NFL offseason is about to heat up and free agency is about to begin. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to be heavily involved as they not only have several key free agents, but are also looking to retool a defense that struggled last year.
Free agency, along with the official start of the 2026 offseason, is right in front of us. So why not make some predictions regarding what the Tampa Bay Buccaneers do in the coming days and next couple of weeks?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a pretty strong need for a second running back going into 2026 free agency. Running back Rachaad White is very likely to leave the team, and the Bucs decided not to give running back Sean Tucker a restricted free agent tender before the start of free agency.
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, Fla. — The ultimate safety blanket is officially hitting the open market. Following a brutal 8-9 campaign that saw the Tampa Bay Buccaneers miss the playoffs for the first time since 2019, star wide receiver Mike Evans plans to explore his options in the 2026 NFL free agency window.
CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones has some news that Bucs fans won’t want to hear regarding wide receiver Mike Evans. On Sunday, March 8, the day before the free agency legal tampering period begins, Jones reported that his sources have told him that Evans’ time in Tampa Bay is going to be coming to an end.
The legal tampering period in free agency begins on March 9, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are closer to losing a franchise legend than they ever had been.
Mike Evans will play in 2026 but it remains to be seen if his iconic Buccaneers tenure will continue. Outside options will be explored before a final decision is made in this case.
The Bucs head into free agency this week with rather limited cash to spend. Based on the Glazers’ track record, the Bucs realistically have about $50 million available for re-signings and outside additions, unless ownership decides to open up the pocketbook a little bit more.
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.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a disappointing 2025 season, despite another impressive season for quarterback Baker Mayfield. The veteran passer threw for 3,693 yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wide receiver Mike Evans have been together since he was drafted in 2014. He has proven to be one of the top wide receivers in the NFL over that time, but he is an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Wide receiver Mike Evans might seriously leave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with four teams in the mix for his services. The Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Giants have all expressed interest in Evans, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.
We have finally arrived. The 2026 NFL offseason is set to kick off with the legal tampering period beginning on Monday. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to be active this offseason to try to overcome the recent demons that kept them out of the playoffs in 2025, and they will have a lot of work to do on both sides of the ball.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been in dire need of an edge rusher for a long time now. The Haason Reddick experiment has failed. Yaya Diaby has been solid overall, but cannot and should not be expected to carry an entire edge rushing room.
After 12 years, 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons, 866 catches, 108 touchdowns, six Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl ring, Buccaneers WR Mike Evans might be poised to leave Tampa Bay.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may need a starting tight end going into 2026 free agency. As of this moment, Cade Otton has not re-signed with the Buccaneers, and there is currently no reporting or speculation that he will be signing back with the team in the coming days.
New Atlanta Falcons president of football Matt Ryan, new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski and new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees all spoke highly yet carefully about injured quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Per Connor Hughes, the Giants are high on Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean in free agency. Hughes mentions New York made calls for CB Trent McDuffie before he was traded to the Rams, but he gets the sense they weren’t as heavily involved as it may have seemed.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers refused to tender restricted free-agent RB Sean Tucker, making him an unrestricted free-agent, according to Jeremy Fowler. Tucker could be a sneaky cheap depth option in an off-season class that lacks a lot of high-end talent.