Yardbarker
Predicting Buccaneers Starters vs Chiefs for NFL Preseason Game 2

Predicting Buccaneers Starters vs Chiefs for NFL Preseason Game 2

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play their next preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and it should be an interesting one — for the first time all preseason, starters will play, and it will probably be the only time we see them before Week 1.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Viral Sports News / August 21
Buccaneers Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Defender

Buccaneers Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Defender

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have terminated the contract of defensive back Marcus Banks after waiving him from injured reserve with an injury settlement. The 25-year-old safety’s latest stint with the team ended during the 2026 training camp roster shuffle.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 21
Should the Buccaneers Pursue Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.?

Should the Buccaneers Pursue Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are almost set to head into their 2026 season, with a preseason game coming up on Saturday night against the Kansas City Chiefs and one more week of joint practices with the Jacksonville Jaguars the following week.

Josiah Trotter News / PewterReport.com / August 21
Josiah Trotter MIC’D UP, Shows Nasty Side In Bucs – Jets Practices

Josiah Trotter MIC’D UP, Shows Nasty Side In Bucs – Jets Practices

If you aren’t a fan of Bucs rookie middle linebacker Josiah Trotter yet, you probably will be after he was featured in a new MIC’D UP video by the Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 21
Interesting update on Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract talks emerges

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 / A to Z Sports / August 21
Buccaneers face big tests at two key positions against Chiefs and the results will say a lot even if it’s just preseason

Buccaneers face big tests at two key positions against Chiefs and the results will say a lot even if it’s just preseason

The Buccaneers take on the Chiefs this Saturday and there are two key areas to monitor once kickoff happens. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday in the Week 3 of the 2026 preseason, and the biggest test for Todd Bowles’ squad centers on a position group that has been under the microscope for months.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Vita Vea News / PewterReport.com / August 21
SR’s FAB 5: Vita Vea’s Return Makes Bucs D-Line Elite

SR’s FAB 5: Vita Vea’s Return Makes Bucs D-Line Elite

The Bucs and Vita Vea created a win-win scenario with Vea’s contract extension, which makes Tampa Bay’s defensive line one of the league’s elite units with his return to action.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 21
Vita Vea Is Loving One Thing About Buccaneers Rookie Rueben Bain Jr.

Vita Vea Is Loving One Thing About Buccaneers Rookie Rueben Bain Jr.

Vita Vea spoke to the media for the first time since he signed a one-year, $30 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a very contentious process that saw the veteran nose tackle publicly ask for a trade to force the franchise's hand.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 21
Buccaneers Have One Big Concern Ahead Of Baker Mayfield's Preseason Start

Buccaneers Have One Big Concern Ahead Of Baker Mayfield's Preseason Start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield didn't play in the team's first preseason game against the New York Jets, but is now lined up to see his first preseason action since 2024 when the Bucs host the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.

Chase McLaughlin News / PewterReport.com / August 21
Money McLaughlin? Bucs K Chase McLaughlin Wants To Cash In

Money McLaughlin? Bucs K Chase McLaughlin Wants To Cash In

The Bucs came to a resolution on one ongoing contract situation on Wednesday evening with defensive tackle Vita Vea agreeing on a new deal that goes through 2027.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield finally gets his way with new contract in ESPN prediction

Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield finally gets his way with new contract in ESPN prediction

The Worldwide Leader in Sports is seeing Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield eventually laughing his way to the bank with a new contract with the NFC South franchise.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 20
Vita Vea: ‘I Wanted To Be A Buc For Life’

Vita Vea: ‘I Wanted To Be A Buc For Life’

Vita Vea ended his contract standoff with the Buccaneers this week, signing an extension that will pay him a fully guaranteed $48MM over the next two years, per ESPN’s Jenna Laine.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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 / TWSN / August 20
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Player Has the Best Value In 2026 Fantasy Football

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Player Has the Best Value In 2026 Fantasy Football

New offensive coordinator, Rachaad White is gone, and no more Mike Evans. That is what the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking at, situation-wise, heading into the 2026 NFL season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EssentiallySports / August 20
Buccaneers Star Vita Vea Announces Retirement Stance After Signing $30M Contract Extension

Buccaneers Star Vita Vea Announces Retirement Stance After Signing $30M Contract Extension

The wait was over for Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans as two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea and the franchise agreed to a one-year contract extension.

  Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!
The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
 The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz
 The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz
The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Lindy's Sports / August 20
Tampa Bay Star Defender Cashes in With $30 Million Contract

Tampa Bay Star Defender Cashes in With $30 Million Contract

The NFL’s shift to a passing league has been a financial boon for quarterbacks, but they’re not the only players laughing all the way to the bank. It has also inflated the compensation for the players tasked with stopping them.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 20
Buccaneers' Vita Vea makes feelings on Todd Bowles clear after accepting extension

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
Buccaneers solve Vita Vea problem with lucrative new deal

Buccaneers solve Vita Vea problem with lucrative new deal

Money can't fix everything, but it can fix a lot of things. 

Trevon Diggs might finally get one last chance in NFL
Eagles may have a problem on their hands with key player's contract
How chat with Dak Prescott helped result in Von Miller joining Cowboys
Packers are paying too much for Jordan Love protector
Tua Tagovailoa opens up about Dolphins exit, trying to resurrect career with Falcons
Pat McAfee lands a new job with ESPN
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 19
Baker Mayfield seems to throw old OC Josh Grizzard under the bus regarding 2025 Bucs

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

Baker Mayfield says he's having a lot more fun working with new Buccaneers offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, who replaced the fired Josh Grizzard. 

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future
Three NFL stars whose teams are asking way too much of them
Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat
The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz
Emeka Egbuka News / Pro Football Rumors / August 19
Buccaneers WRs Emeka Egbuka Suffers Toe Sprain

Buccaneers WRs Emeka Egbuka Suffers Toe Sprain

Buccaneers wide receivers Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan were both described as “day-to-day, week-to-week,” by head coach Todd Bowles on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Jenna Laine.

Todd Bowles News / Yardbarker / August 18
Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat

Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat

There are troubling signs that could make it harder for the team to get wins this season.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future
Three NFL stars whose teams are asking way too much of them
The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA.