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Baker Mayfield to sit out of Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason game vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Fans in Pittsburgh were scheduled to get a treat on Saturday night as the Steelers played host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. At least for a portion of the game, Bucs starting quarterback Baker Mayfield was going to play.

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Buccaneers' promising young safety suffers injury during training camp

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have moved from one of the older teams in the league to one of its youngest over the past few years. A large part of this has been due to their work through the NFL Draft and undrafted free agency.

Baker Mayfield News / Pro Football Talk / August 14

Baker Mayfield, nearly all Bucs starters will play vs. Steelers

The vast majority of the Buccaneers starters are set to see playing time on Saturday against the Steelers. Via multiple reporters, head coach Todd Bowles said following Thursday's joint practice with Pittsburgh that every starter but receiver Mike Evans and linebacker Lavonte David will play in the preseason matchup.

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The 'Season rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to hold an NFL franchise single-season record for rushing touchdowns can you name in five minutes?

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 14

More details revealed on Buccaneers star Antoine Winfield Jr.'s injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has been sitting out of practice due to what head coach Todd Bowles described as a "sore leg", and the general assumption from beat reporters is that he'll be ready rock in Week 1.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 14

Bucs Have A 'Breath Of Fresh Air' At Punter

If one watched the Bucs last season, they would know that their punting situation was a nightmare. Tampa Bay went through different punters with each being less consistent than the last.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / August 14

Bucs GM Jason Licht Has Some Harsh Words About Devin White

Was drafting inside linebacker Devin White with a first-round pick in 2019 a mistake by the Bucs? Despite the fact that Tampa Bay won Super Bowl LV – thanks in part to White’s super postseason in 2020 – general manager Jason Licht essentially said yes.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 14

Tampa Bay Buccaneers given massive 2025 prediction

Have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally arrived? That, of course, depends on who you ask. But according to Sports Illustrated, they certainly have. Each year, Sports Illustrated predicts the outcome of all 272 NFL regular season games.

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NFL players who are going into decline in 2025

Age comes for every NFL player. These 25 players could be headed into decline heading into 2025.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 14

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield lands outside of top 10 in latest QB tier rankings

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a quarterback who’s starting to turn heads league-wide. Baker Mayfield landed in Tier 2 of The Athletic’s annual quarterback rankings, coming in at No.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 14

Emeka Egbuka makes strong first impression in Buccaneers debut

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t need a full game to see what rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka can bring to the table. In just 10 snaps during the preseason opener, the first-year pass catcher showed the kind of toughness and polish that could help him crack a deep receiver rotation.

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The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 14

Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles offers exciting Emeka Egbuka take ahead of Steelers clash

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are turning over their offensive staff for a third consecutive season after fielding one of the most explosive units in football in 2024.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 13

3 matchups we're looking forward to at Buccaneers-Steelers joint practice

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to play a preseason game this Saturday at 7 p.m, but before that, they'll both clash in a joint practice on Thursday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 13

Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles reveals ominous Antoine Winfield Jr. injury update

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a few injuries to some of their players, and there was a new person who missed the latest practice. Safety Antoine Winfield Jr.

Jon Gruden News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Jon Gruden Sparks Rumors With SEC Coaching Comments

Jon Gruden is making waves in the college football world once again. The former NFL head coach, who won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and resigned from the Raiders in 2021 amid controversy, recently spoke to the University of Georgia football team with his signature intensity.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 13

Why former All-Pro 'would love to play for' Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles

Bowles has been a polarizing figure among Tampa Bay supporters for multiple reasons.

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Travis Kelce dives deep into his relationship with Taylor Swift

Chiefs' Travis Kelce makes big admission about potential distractions after Super Bowl loss

25 NFL storylines to keep an eye on heading into the 2025 season

The 'Active four passing touchdowns game leaders' quiz

Payne Durham News / PewterReport.com / August 13

Payne Durham Camp Diary: Coverage Is 100% Tighter From Our LBs, DBs

Bucs TE Payne Durham – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR Pewter Report’s Camp Diary series, a popular training camp exclusive feature on PewterReport.com, returns in 2025.