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Buccaneers Have An Unexpected Running Back Competition Brewing

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in Jacksonville for joint practices with the Jaguars. They enter the week 2-0 in the preseason after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Bucs’ secondary was elite in two key areas last season, and hopefully they won’t have to be in one of them in 2026

The Bucs hope to get more help on the front end this season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass defense was one of the primary culprits for the team’s second-half collapse last season, going from first in the NFC South for the vast majority of the season to out of the playoffs for the first time since 2019.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 25

Reporter suggests three players Patriots could add amid depth concerns

Could the Patriots make a defensive addition before the season gets underway?

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

Patriots trade expendable WR Kayshon Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots' Mike Vrabel pumps brakes on growing Drake Maye hype

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

The 'NFL sack leaders by season' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 25

Bucs Defense Is Starting To Become A Problem

Jalon Daniels may have stolen the headlines on Saturday night, but the Bucs defense provided the foundation for Tampa Bay’s comeback win. Tampa Bay limited the Chiefs to 15 points, with the starting defense allowing just 13 yards on its first six plays.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 25

Bucs Roster Bubble Players: Defense

The Bucs have definitely added an immense amount of talent to their roster this offseason, and that will make this year’s roster cuts even harder than previous years.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / August 25

Jon Gruden makes prediction about Bucs, Baker Mayfield standoff

Jon Gruden makes prediction about Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract standoff

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield remains in the final year of the three-year deal heading into the club's preseason finale.

Forget QB3 – Is Jalon Daniels Bucs’ QB2?

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / TWSN / August 24

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Have Already Found the Next Mike Evans

For the first time in 12 seasons, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without Mike Evans to rely on in their receiving room as he left to join the San Francisco

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 24

Buccaneers Rookie Jalon Daniels is Creating a Big QB Problem

Quarterback Jalon Daniels has taken Tampa Bay by storm. The undrafted Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie has been on full display against the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL News / Bucs Report / August 24

Buccaneers Defense Quietly Delivers Another Encouraging Performance Against Chiefs

The Buccaneers defense didn’t dominate the Chiefs the way it did against the Jets. Still, Tampa Bay’s performance produced several encouraging moments worth discussing.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 24

Bucs Roster Bubble Players: Offense

The Bucs have definitely added an immense amount of talent to their roster this offseason, and that will make this year’s roster cuts even harder than in previous years.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Athlon Sports / August 24

5 Best Wide Receivers in Tampa Bay Buccaneers History

Mike Evans left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following the 2025 season, concluding one of the greatest careers in franchise history. Football fans spent nearly a decade watching the duo of Evans and Chris Godwin, and it was a partnership regardless of who played quarterback.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / August 24

5 Best Running Backs in Tampa Bay Buccaneers History

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a surprisingly quiet history at running back. Very rarely have they had a consistently elite, game-changing player in the backfield, though the likes of James Wilder and Doug Martin at least provided plenty of highlights during their respective primes.

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Buccaneers QB and former second-round pick top list of 5 players that need a Hail Mary in order to avoid roster cuts

We are entering the final week of the preseason which means there are certain Buccaneers players who have zero margin of error if they want to avoid roster cuts.

Baker Mayfield News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Bucs’ Baker Mayfield just got some major added motivation thanks to the Browns’ bizarre roster decision

Mayfield will face off with his replacement in Cleveland in Week 2, and Tampa Bay’s starting QB won’t lack for payback. Baker Mayfield isn’t one who runs empty on his emotional fuel tank.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Three teams that should trade for Shedeur Sanders

If he forces his way out of the team, multiple organizations should have the Browns on speed dial.

Shedeur Sanders’ Browns story may not be over despite losing starting job

Browns could make surprising QB decision amid resolution of QB1 battle

Browns reportedly make surprising Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Chiefs’ preseason trend creates concern around Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs’ ugly preseason trend creates unexpected concern around Patrick Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs’ winless preseason record deserves little attention. Their repeated inability to finish promising possessions, however, creates an unexpected concern around Patrick Mahomes before his return from a serious knee injury.

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Justin Fields using preseason time with Chiefs to prove himself

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

The 'NFL Playoff-passing leaders' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 23

Oregon HC Dan Lanning slams NFL players trying to return to college football

Consider Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning an opponent of NFL players aiming to return to college football.

Browns TE Dae’Quan Wright has agreement to return to college

Court ruling opens bizarre path for NFL players to return to college football

Virginia Tech HC James Franklin has a chance to silence his biggest critics

College football QB battles: Predicting winners at No. 20 Tennessee, No. 22 Iowa and more

The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz

Dwight Smith News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Dwight Smith Confirms Being Robbed of Super Bowl MVP Despite Making NFL History

“They give out the MVP every year. I own a record that can stand forever.” Dwight Smith has always said this when discussing his Super Bowl XXXVII snub, after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Oakland Raiders 48-21.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 22

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason game

NFL kickers are better than ever before, and they just keep proving it. Not only in terms of their accuracy, but also in terms of a range that would have seemed beyond comprehension even 10 or 15 years ago.

Chiefs' Andy Reid had to take drastic step with Travis Kelce during training camp

Chiefs reporter shares massive Patrick Mahomes injury recovery update

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud

Jayden Daniels makes worrisome admission after preseason struggles

The 'NFL kickers with a 60-yard field goal' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 21

Interesting update on Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract talks emerges

During an appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," NFL insider Mike Garafolo of ESPN/NFL Network shared more information about contract talks that previously occurred involving Mayfield's camp and the Buccaneers.

Baker Mayfield seems to throw old OC Josh Grizzard under the bus regarding 2025 Bucs

Buccaneers' Vita Vea makes feelings on Todd Bowles clear after accepting extension

Buccaneers solve Vita Vea problem with lucrative new deal

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 20

Buccaneers' Vita Vea makes feelings on Todd Bowles clear after accepting extension

Vita Vea is back in the fold with the Tampa Bay Bucs after signing a one-year extension, and he suggests he will stay in Tampa as long as Todd Bowles is coach.

Buccaneers solve Vita Vea problem with lucrative new deal

Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future

The 'D-Linemen with an NFL TD-catch' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 20