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If Buccaneers Can’t Sack Aaron Rodgers, They Have a Major Problem

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' pass rush has been struggling to get off the ground this season. The defense stands at only six sacks through five games this season, with two coming from inside linebackers Alex Anzalone and Josiah Trotter and three coming from backup pass rushers David Walker and Anthony Nelson.

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Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield officially won’t play again in Week 6

Coach Todd Bowles’ Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 1-4 and facing down the prospect of another loss with the Steelers coming to town in Week 6 and Jalon Daniels at the ready as the team’s recent starting quarterback.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

Buccaneers Rule Out QB Baker Mayfield & S Antoine Winfield Jr. Week 6

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles confirmed that QB Baker Mayfield and S Antoine Winfield Jr. have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Steelers, per Rick

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 16

Buccaneers Rule Out Two Starters vs Pittsburgh

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without two key starters when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Baker Mayfield and Antoine Winfield Jr. have both been ruled out, according to FOX Sports reporter Greg Auman.

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The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who have thrown the second-most touchdowns for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 16

Skeleton Keys To Victory: Week Six – Steelers vs Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are red hot. After their big Thursday night win over the Dallas Cowboys they are now on a one game winning streak. Okay, so that might now sound impressive, but when you’re 1-4 you have to start somewhere. This weekend the Bucs will look to build a real winning streak as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Larry Foote Calls Josiah Trotter 'Mean,' and the Buccaneers Rookie Has Toned It Down Since Camp

Larry Foote has one word for Josiah Trotter, and he used it twice Thursday. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ run game coordinator called the rookie linebacker mean, then explained how the player who has stepped into Lavonte David’s old role has learned to pick his spots in practice.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EasySportz / October 15

Steelers vs. Buccaneers Preview: Pittsburgh Travels to Tampa for Crucial Week 6 Matchup

The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Florida on Sunday to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an important Week 6 matchup between two teams looking to build momentum.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Baker Mayfield News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield to miss third straight game

Original predictions that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield would miss at least three weeks after dislocating his right thumb have turned out to be accurate.

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Jason Licht News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Bucs Could Break From Jason Licht’s Trade Habits if a 1-4 Record Turns Into a Rebuild

Jason Licht has made just two in-season trades in more than a decade running the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That was in October 2020, when he sent a sixth-round pick to the Jets for Steve McLendon, and Tampa Bay won the Super Bowl a few months later.

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Todd Bowles News / Bucs Report / October 15

Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles Faces Critical Stretch After Dallas Victory

Tampa Bay’s victory over Dallas offered Todd Bowles some breathing room after a disastrous start to the 2026 season. However, one win hasn’t erased the questions surrounding his future with the Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Viral Sports News / October 15

Buccaneers Make Final Baker Mayfield Decision for Week 6

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will start undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, as Baker Mayfield continues to recover from a dislocated right thumb and did not practice Thursday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Kenneth Gainwell Got Fewer Carries Than Sean Tucker, and the Buccaneers Could Cash In Now

Bucky Irving ran wild in Dallas last Thursday, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally had something to celebrate on the long flight home to the Gulf Coast.

Jake Browning News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

Chargers Signing QB Jake Browning

According to Tom Pelissero, the Chargers are signing QB Jake Browning to a contract on Tuesday. Browning, 30, signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2019 out of Washington.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9