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Best Remaining 2026 Free Agent Options For Buccaneers

The Bucs had a pretty eventful 2026 free agency in terms of bringing in new players and losing familiar faces. While the team did make some signings to help out the team, especially on the defensive side of the ball, the product is far from finished, and there are still options out there the Bucs could look to sign to help bolster their roster.

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Jason Licht: Lavonte David Decision is a Special Case with Open Door for 2026

TAMPA, FL — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are moving into the heart of the 2026 offseason with one massive question mark still hovering over the roster. General Manager Jason Licht confirmed Friday that franchise legend Lavonte David has not yet decided if he will return for his 15th NFL season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 20

Top Draft Needs for Buccaneers After 2026 Free Agency

The Buccaneers are still entering the 2026 NFL draft with a good number of questions on their roster. Yes, they've signed a good amount of players that can give them starting reps, especially on the defensive side of the ball with inside linebacker Alex Anzalone, edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad, and defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 20

Buccaneers' 2026 Free Agency is Not Everything It Needs to Be Yet

The main work of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 free agency has come and gone. On the surface, there were some decent signings that will help the Bucs moving forward into 2026.

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How many of the active NFL players to catch at least 100 passes in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Bucs Report / March 20

Why Mike Evans Didn’t Betray the Buccaneers

It’s easy to look at Mike Evans’ departure to the San Francisco 49ers as betrayal after 12 successful seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans even once said he wanted to finish his career with the Buccaneers, and that’s not happening.

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

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

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

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / March 20

Bucs address crucial needs in a major way in latest 4-round mock draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty of needs remaining to address after free agency, and chief among them are on the defensive side of the ball. Bucs GM Jason Licht did make some moves to address some of those roster holes, including adding rangy Detroit LB Alex Anzalone and versatile RB Kenneth Gainwell on multi-year deals.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Gridiron Heroics / March 19

Buccaneers GM Answers If He Felt Betrayed by Mike Evans’ Departure

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adjusting to a major change following the departure of longtime wide receiver Mike Evans. General manager Jason Licht recently addressed the situation and clarified his perspective on the move.

Calijah Kancey News / PewterReport.com / March 19

Point-Counterpoint: Who Is The Bucs’ Defensive X-Factor?

In a Thursday column on PewterReport.com, two Pewter Reporters will debate a topic with different viewpoints. Which Pewter Reporter wins the debate? You get to decide in the comments section below.

Vita Vea News / PewterReport.com / March 19

Bucs’ Salaries, Cap Impact For New Players Revealed

The Bucs were quite active in free agency, signing three new defensive players that figure to be immediate starters, a complementary running back to help Bucky Irving shoulder the load in the backfield, and added a new backup quarterback.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / March 19

Confirmed: Buccaneers ‘Kicked The Tires’ on Free Agent Trey Hendrickson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers desperately need a better pass rush but weren’t willing to pay the price needed to land Trey Hendrickson. During his Wednesday press conference, Licht was asked whether or not the team pursued free agent Trey Hendrickson.

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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.

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NFL News / PewterReport.com / March 19

Jason Licht 'Strongly' Disagrees That Mike Evans Left Because Of Todd Bowles

Bucs general manager Jason Licht has been very busy over the past few months. It’s been compounded by the fact that Tampa Bay no longer has their all-time offensive leader.

Kindle Vildor News / Pro Football Rumors / March 19

Patriots To Sign CB Kindle Vildor

Kindle Vildor has lined up his next NFL gig. The veteran cornerback has agreed to terms with the Patriots, per his agents (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter). New England will be the fifth team Vildor plays for provided he makes the team’s roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 19

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht opens up about Trey Hendrickson rumors

Hendrickson received a four-year, $112M contract that included $60M in fully guaranteed money and could be worth up to $120M from the Ravens.

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht denies rumors that Todd Bowles drove Mike Evans from Tampa Bay

NFC South free agency: Best, worst signing, one more FA to target

Why Baker Mayfield is excited about Buccaneers despite losing Mike Evans to 49ers

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / March 19

Why Mayfield is excited about Bucs despite losing Evans to 49ers

Why Baker Mayfield is excited about Buccaneers despite losing Mike Evans to 49ers

On paper, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has had a rough offseason after losing Mike Evans to the 49ers.

NFC South free agency: Best, worst signing, one more FA to target

What George Kittle said while recruiting Mike Evans to 49ers

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

Mike Evans News / NHANFL / March 19

GM confirms Tampa Bay offered more money to Mike Evans

Mike Evans is no longer a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That’s a sentence that fans expected to hear after the legendary wide receiver’s retirement.

Lavonte David News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 18

Buccaneers GM still unsure if Lavonte David will play in 2026

Over 14 seasons, Lavonte David has established himself as one of the best inside linebackers to ever grace the NFL. However, with a little over one month away from the NFL draft and weeks into free agency, the Buccaneers are reportedly still awaiting a decision over whether David will play in Year 15.