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5 Bold Predictions for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter the 2026 season facing a very different reality than they’ve experienced over the last decade. For the first time since 2013, Mike Evans is no longer on the roster after signing with the San Francisco 49ers in free agency.

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Browns Placing DE Markees Watts On Retired List

Scott Petrak reports the Browns are placing DE Markees Watts on the reserve/retired list. Watts, 26, hails from Lancaster, South Carolina, and signed on with the Buccaneers after going undrafted out of UNC-Charlotte in the 2023 draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / June 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receive a huge boost during second week of OTAs thanks to Keionte Scott’s newfound availability

The Buccaneers are in the second week of OTAs and the latest injury update surrounding Keionte Scott has to put a smile on Todd Bowles and Co.’s faces.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / June 2

Should The Buccaneers Have Traded For Myles Garrett?

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Rams made the splash move of the NFL offseason when they traded star pass rusher Jared Verse and multiple draft picks to the Cleveland Browns for reigning defensive player of the year Myles Garrett.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL Analysis Network / June 2

Jalen McMillan’s X-receiver path is Buccaneers’ first Mike Evans replacement test

Jalen McMillan’s task is to keep an outside receiver role functional for Tampa Bay without Mike Evans defining the entire structure, a year after an injury that nearly ended his career.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Baker Mayfield News / PewterReport.com / June 1

Will Baker Mayfield Throw More Interceptions This Year?

It is well known that going into the 2026 season, it’s a big year for Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield. He’s on the final year of his deal, so a lot is on the line from that standpoint, but there’s more to it as well.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / June 1

Buccaneers score a sneaky win thanks to the Myles Garrett trade and they didn’t even have to do anything to get it

The Buccaneers are one of the other 29 NFL teams that had to have been surprised to see the Browns and Rams work out a Myles Garrett trade. Well, there’s a win in there for the Bucs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / June 1

Buccaneers already have the blueprint to maximize Al-Quadin Muhammad and it can help bring new life to the pass rush

The Buccaneers underwent a defensive makeover during the offseason and the addition of Al-Quadin Muhammad was part of it. Todd Bowles and Co. have a clear vision for him that will help the pass rush, as well.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / June 1

Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan Generating Breakout Buzz During OTAs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the offseason with several questions surrounding their offense. One player drawing significant attention as Organized Team Activities get underway is wide receiver Jalen McMillan.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / June 1

Buccaneers Wide Receiver Named Potential Fantasy Sleeper in 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers always had Mike Evans to play the No. 1 wide receiver role on their offense, but for the first time in 13 years, that's all changed.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 31

How Buccaneers' UDFA Signings Show Jason Licht's Trust in His Scouts

After a calculated but modest free agency period, Buccaneers' GM Jason Licht sought to go out and do what he does best — identify talent and value in the draft and provide his coaching staff with a promising group of prospects to mold into the next generation of Buccaneers stars.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

Baker Mayfield News / A to Z Sports / May 31

Bucs’ Baker Mayfield finds himself on a list that he hopes to avoid next year

The Bucs’ franchise QB was fortunate to avoid some mistakes last season, but a new look offense could change the equation in 2026. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a season to forget in 2025.

Jacob Parrish News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 31

NFC Notes: Zachariah Branch, Jacob Parrish, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers CB Jacob Parrish is entering the second year of his career after recording two interceptions, seven pass defenses, two sacks, 76 tackles, and seven tackles for loss as a rookie.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 31

Buccaneers' Rookie Already Labelled One of the Draft's Biggest Steals

Although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 rookie class has yet to test their skills against live NFL competition, the general consensus is that Buccaneers' GM Jason Licht and his staff crushed this year's NFL Draft.

Jalen McMillan News / PewterReport.com / May 31

Bucs WR Jalen McMillan’s 'Mental Toughness Is Unbelievable'

It’s probably fair to say that nobody was more excited to return to practice for the Bucs as the team began its OTAs in 2026 than third-year wide receiver Jalen McMillan.