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Buccaneers LB Lavonte David has spent his entire 14-year career in Tampa Bay and has missed two total games over the last four years. David admitted he

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Mike Evans Next Contract Projection Revealed For Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are awaiting the decisions on two key players that have been franchise icons since they arrived in the Sunshine State: Lavonte David and Mike Evans.

Cade Otton News / PewterReport.com / February 16

Bucs May Lose Cade Otton To This Team

Whether Bucs tight end Cade Otton should come back to Tampa Bay next season has been a point of contention. Just look at this Point-Counterpoint conversation that was had recently about it on PewterReport.com.

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

Buccaneers' Potential Pass Rush Target Just Became Available

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a ton of work to do if they hope to return to contender status in the NFL. Coaches have been hired, and now it's time for the Bucs to turn their attention to the NFL Draft and free agency to supplement their current roster construction.

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Buccaneers Will Have Competition in Jamel Dean Free Agency Sweepstakes

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might want to resign cornerback Jamel Dean this offseason, but they will have other suitors interested in his services. Bleacher Report writer Mel Moton believes the Los Angeles Rams could be a threat to the Buccaneers in Dean's free agency.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

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

Lavonte David Gives Update on Potential Buccaneers Return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David is mulling retirement after 14 seasons with the team. He has been in this position for the past couple of years, but his waffling back-and-forth continues to be part of the Buccaneers' offseason.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / February 16

Jason Licht Could Do Something Unprecedented In Bucs’ 2026 Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft will be Jason Licht’s 13th draft as the Bucs’ general manager, and yet this April, he could do something he’s never done before. Never in Licht’s previous 12 drafts did he double up on the outside linebacker or inside linebacker positions in the first five rounds.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 15

Buccaneers’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup post-Super Bowl as draft season ramps up

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Well, draft smoke is beginning to swirl in Tampa Bay. With the Super Bowl now in the rearview mirror, few teams sit at a more fascinating crossroads than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 15

5 sneaky good NFL free agents Buccaneers must sign in 2026 offseason

Tampa Bay’s 2026 offseason sits in a pretty familiar place for a veteran-led team: the window is still open, but the roster is asking for smart, surgical upgrades more than flashy headlines.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 15

Buccaneers Face Critical Mike Evans Decision in Free Agency

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has been with the team since 2014, but circumstances might change this offseason. Evans is a free agent, and the Bucs front office needs to figure out whether or not he is worth re-signing.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

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NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 15

Why Buccaneers Should Sign Isaiah Likely in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in need of adding an offensive playmaker this offseason, potentially at the tight end spot. A player that could make sense for the Bucs is Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely, who is unlikely to return to the team that drafted him after signing Mark Andrews to a long-term extension.

Lavonte David News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 15

Buccaneers LB Lavonte David Unsure About Playing In 2026

In a recent podcast appearance, Buccaneers LB Lavonte David said he still hasn’t decided if he’s going to play another season of football in 2026. David

Lavonte David News / Pro Football Rumors / February 15

Bucs LB Lavonte David mulling retirement

With linebacker Lavonte David and wide receiver Mike Evans scheduled to hit the open market in March, the Buccaneers are facing the departures of two franchise icons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 15

Buccaneers’ Potential Trade Target Maxx Crosby Speaks on Trade Rumors

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a team to watch in Maxx Crosby trade talks. The star defender for the Las Vegas Raiders has been involved in trade rumors because Las Vegas has the number one overall pick and could benefit from adding more draft capital moving forward.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 15

Has Logan Hall Earned Another Contract With Buccaneers in Free Agency?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have some big free agency decisions to make in 2026. They have 16 unrestricted free agents, three restricted free agents and a club option on one player, so they'll have to figure out exactly who they'll bring back and who they are willing to let walk in free agency.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 14

Buccaneers Named Best Fit for All-Pro Pass Rusher Maxx Crosby

Shortly after the 2025 NFL regular season came to an end, news broke that Las Vegas Raiders' star pass rusher Maxx Crosby is likely to be traded prior to next season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 14

NFC Notes: Todd Bowles, Kyle Pitts, Buccaneers, Falcons

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles knows that the team could be looking for pass rushers and defensive linemen this offseason, as well as inside linebackers. Bowles felt the team got their best pass rushing from LB Yaya Diaby, and was still willing to take accountability for the defensive woes.

Mike Evans News / Total Pro Sports / February 14

Mike Evans Has Reportedly Made His Decision

Among all pending 2026 NFL free agents, fewer players carry more question marks than legendary Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans. Unfortunately, the future Hall of Famer was limited to just eight games due to various injuries.

Mike Evans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 13

Mike Evans Not Expected To Retire This Offseason

Jenna Laine of ESPN writes that based on conversations with sources close to Buccaneers WR Mike Evans, it’s “less likely” he’ll retire this offseason. There are questions about some of the Bucs notable veterans like Evans and LB Lavonte David and whether they’ll be back for another season.