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NFC Notes: Jason Licht, Dan Morgan, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints

Bucs GM Jason Licht admitted that the team would love to add another tight end to the roster during the draft. Whether that’s a front-line start or a depth piece remains to be seen.

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Todd Bowles Isn’t in Trouble… Yet — But the Seat Should Be Getting Warmer

Buccaneers’ head coach Todd Bowles enters the 2026 season in a familiar but uncomfortable NFL space — not in immediate danger of losing his job, but firmly in the conversation.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 18

Writing The Ship: Rodriguez Wouldn’t Be A First Round Reach For The Buccaneers

We are less than a week from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers making their first round pick in the NFL draft. Things are starting to heat up and smoking is starting to rise around certain draft prospects.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 18

One Perfect Edge Rusher Target for the Buccaneers in Every Round of the NFL Draft

With the NFL draft quickly approaching, the biggest need the Buccaneers are faced with is very clear — getting help at pass rusher. With that being said, let's take a look at the best realistic option that could be available for the Bucs in each round of the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 18

Buccaneers’ GM Frames Roster as Loaded With Leaders Across the Board

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t just preaching leadership—they’re building around it, and GM Jason Licht finally put names to it. When discussing emerging leaders on the roster, Licht highlighted a blend of youth and experience.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 17

Mike Evans Addresses Fights With Marshon Lattimore In Buccaneers-Saints Rivalry

It truly is the end of an era in the NFL — Mike Evans no longer plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Marshon Lattimore no longer plays for the New Orleans Saints.

David Walker News / A to Z Sports / April 17

It sounds like David Walker’s return to the football field is trending in the right direction after his awful knee injury

David Walker tore his ACL during the third training camp practice of the 2025 offseason. His latest injury update places his recovery in a promising direction as the Buccaneers get closer to OTAs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 17

What Buccaneers GM Jason Licht's Big Board Looks Like as NFL Draft Approaches

We're officially just six days away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and all 32 teams are making their preparations for one of the most important days of the year.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Jason Licht News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 16

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht Reveals Emerging Team Leaders

We've really seen a changing of the guard for the Buccaneers during the 2026 offseason. Gone are franchise legends and leaders in Mike Evans and Lavonte David, with Evans leaving in free agency to join the 49ers and David hanging up his cleats and retiring.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 16

Buccaneers Very Well Could Be Targeting a Quarterback in NFL Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have many needs to address in the 2026 NFL Draft, and quarterback is perhaps the least among them. The Bucs are set even beyond starting quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is likely to get extended this offseason with a big deal.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Cade Otton News / PewterReport.com / April 16

Point-Counterpoint: Is Cade Otton The Right TE1 For The Bucs?

In a Thursday column on PewterReport.com, two Pewter Reporters will debate a Bucs topic with different viewpoints. Which Pewter Reporter wins the debate?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 16

One Perfect Linebacker Target for the Buccaneers in Every Round of the NFL Draft

The linebacker corps is going to look very different for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2026. Linebacker Lavonte David, who played for the Bucs for 14 seasons, retired this offseason, with free agent signing Alex Anzalone coming in to take his place.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 16

Bucs GM Jason Licht admits he's like Baker Mayfield in this way

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht admits he's like Baker Mayfield in this way

It's no secret that Mayfield has often been motivated to prove critics and doubters wrong throughout his career.

Mike Evans expands on leaving Buccaneers for 49ers in free agency

Does history suggest Buccaneers have already made decision about possible Baker Mayfield extension?

Christian McCaffrey had emotional reaction to Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers for 49ers

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Mike Evans News / Yardbarker / April 16

Mike Evans expands on leaving Buccaneers for 49ers in free agency

After spending the first 12 seasons of his NFL career with the Buccaneers, veteran wide receiver Mike Evans left the club to sign a three-year contract with the 49ers.

Does history suggest Buccaneers have already made decision about possible Baker Mayfield extension?

Christian McCaffrey had emotional reaction to Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers for 49ers

The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 16

Zac Robinson’s Plans For Bucs Run Game Excites Cody Mauch

The Bucs running game took a noticeable dip in 2025, and right guard Cody Mauch knows his season-ending knee injury in Week 2 in a win at Houston didn’t help.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 15

Buccaneers GM won’t rule out drafting wide receiver despite Emeka Egbuka breakout

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have some interesting decisions to make in the 2026 NFL Draft. After missing the playoffs due to a late-season collapse, it’s clear that some big issues need to be addressed.

Baker Mayfield News / Pro Football Rumors / April 15

Buccaneers Ownership Willing To Extend QB Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract, and Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht has already projected confidence in reaching an agreement on an extension.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 14

Does history suggest Bucs have already decided on Mayfield extension?

Does history suggest Buccaneers have already made decision about possible Baker Mayfield extension?

Mayfield remains in the final year of the three-year deal he signed to stay with the Buccaneers in March 2024.

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Most 20-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Baker Mayfield News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 13

Bucs Owner Says It ‘Wouldn’t Hurt At All’ To Give Baker Mayfield Big Extension

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract in 2026 after having a successful first two years of his three-year, $100 million contract. Earlier this offseason, Jeff Howe reported Tampa Bay is open to extension talks with Mayfield.