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Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield has hilarious reaction to Texas hat prank

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will suit up in the preseason against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium, giving him an early run ahead of the upcoming season.

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Vita Vea to The 49ers Makes Too Much Sense to Not Happen

Blockbuster trades used to be a rarity in the NFL. Free agency and the draft used to be the only way teams got star talent, but things are much different now.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17

NFC Notes: Emeka Egbuka, Darren Waller, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said WR Emeka Egbuka is “day-to-day, week-to-week” with a toe injury and said he’s unsure if it will affect his Week 1 availability.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Viral Sports News / August 17

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Has Yet Another Concern

Baker Mayfield enters the 2026 season carrying more than just the weight of leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offense. He is playing out the final year

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 17

Buccaneers’ Emeka Egbuka gets cryptic Week 1 injury update from Todd Bowles

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are uncertain about the status of wide receiver Emeka Egbuka for Week 1 after he suffered a toe injury during joint practices with the New York Jets.

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

Buccaneers UDFA Ayden Garnes is Well On His Way to 'Win a Job' in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted free agent Ayden Garnes, coming to Tampa Bay by way of Arizona, has been making a big impression during all of training camp so far.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 17

Three NFL stars whose teams are asking way too much of them

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 17

Bucs Camp Insider 8-17: Tristan Wirfs Returns, Yaya Diaby Delivers

The Bucs resumed practice on Monday following a couple days off after their preseason game on the road against the Jets on Friday night. Since the Bucs also had joint practices with the Jets, it was the first time that the team held practice in Tampa Bay in over week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 17

Todd Bowles reveals if Baker Mayfield will see action in Bucs’ preseason tilt with the Chiefs

The Bucs’ starting QB didn’t play in last year’s preseason, but that appears to change. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for their second preseason game on Saturday at home against the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / August 17

Bucs Sign Another Big Safety

The Bucs added another running back on Sunday when the team released rookie Kadarius Calloway, an undrafted free agent, and signed Barika Kpeenu. But that wasn’t the only roster move the team made.

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.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receive massive boost on Monday in the form of star tackle Tristan Wirfs’ return to the practice field

The Buccaneers have been patiently awaiting Tristan Wirfs’ return to football and they received just that on Monday. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers returned to practice after Friday night’s win over the New York Jets, and they received even more momentum in the form of Tristan Wirfs’ return to the practice field.

Vita Vea News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17

Potential Trade Destinations For Buccaneers DT Vita Vea

Two-time Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea (full name Tevita Tuli’aki’ono Tuipulotu Mosese Va’hae Fehoko Faletau Vea) officially requested a trade from the Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 17

Which Bucs Newcomer Quietly Had A Strong Preseason Debut?

The Bucs got some big performances in their preseason-opening win over the Jets on Friday night, including some from a host of rookies. Newcomers like

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16

Buccaneers Tried Out Five Players

Per the wire, the Buccaneers tried out five players on Sunday, including DB Jy Gilmore, RB Barika Kpeenu, DB Jaylen Mahoney, DB Robert McDaniel, and RB Michael Wiley.

Todd Bowles News / 5 GOATs / August 15

Todd Bowles on Jalon Daniels’ preseason action for Bucs: ‘I thought he was very poised’

Perhaps the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have something in rookie QB Jalon Daniels following his first preseason action of 2026. The undrafted rookie out of Kansas saw significant playing time in a 24-16 win over the New York Jets.

Vita Vea News / Viral Sports News / August 14

San Francisco 49ers’ Vita Vea Trade Rumors Take New Turn

The San Francisco 49ers remain one of several teams monitoring the situation surrounding Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea, who requested a trade nearly three weeks ago after contract extension talks stalled.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14

Baker Mayfield admission may not eliminate Buccaneers' concerns amid contract standoff

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield hasn't hidden that he feels downright disrespected by the fact that he hasn't yet received a contract extension offer to his liking from his current employer. Mayfield remains in the final year of his existing deal heading into the 2026 season.

Trade destinations set to watch Colts' Anthony Richardson closely in preseason start

Report offers notable update on Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka's injury status

Bills HC Joe Brady already deemed a candidate to be on hot seat

Bills HC Joe Brady explains controversial Josh Allen preseason decision