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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 23

Zac Robinson’s Hiring Is Becoming Increasingly Difficult to Defend

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ passing offense has become one of the NFL’s biggest disappointments this season. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson acknowledged the problems following a difficult team meeting focused on execution and missed opportunities.

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How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / PewterReport.com / October 23

Pewter Report's Fab 5: Five Moves Bucs HC Todd Bowles Should Make – But Won’t

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles is known for being even-keeled and not reactionary. But there are times and situations where having a greater sense of urgency is not only warranted – it’s needed.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 23

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers TE Cade Otton vs Carolina

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to North Carolina for a Week 7 divisional matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Cade Otton will look to become a more consistent contributor in Tampa Bay’s passing attack after an uneven start.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 23

Is It Time To Trade Nelly?

Anthony Nelson has spent all eight of his NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, his shrinking role raises a legitimate question about whether Tampa Bay should trade the veteran before the deadline.

Baker Mayfield News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Baker Mayfield Admits the Bucs Needed an Uncomfortable Meeting to Fix a 1-5 Passing Game

Baker Mayfield is expected back for the 1-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers after three weeks out with a dislocated right thumb, and he is returning to a passing game that needs fixing.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 23

David Walker Is Outperforming His Role in Todd Bowles’ Defense

Yes I’m talking about this again, David Walker delivered some of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ biggest defensive plays against Pittsburgh, recording two sacks of Aaron Rodgers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 23

Bucs Get Better Outcome On Latest Injury Report

The Bucs had more players return for Thursday’s practice as several players on the team battle through illnesses. Those players consisted of running back Bucky Irving and cornerback Zyon McCollum, who each were upgraded to limited after missing practice the day before.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield reveals Steelers goal he missed before return from thumb injury

Baker Mayfield had his eyes on a return against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback knew his right thumb was not ready. Mayfield dislocated the thumb in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings when his throwing hand hit linebacker Blake Cashman on a late fourth-down pass.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 23

Buccaneers Place LB on Injured Reserve, WR David Sills Nears Return

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made two roster moves affecting their linebacker and wide receiver depth. The team placed Christian Rozeboom on injured reserve and designated David Sills to return, according to the NFL Transactions wire.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 22

Bucs Put Player On IR, Activate Another Off Of It

The Bucs made some roster moves on Thursday afternoon as they placed inside linebacker Christian Rozeboom on injured reserve due to a finger injury and activated wide receiver David Sills V off of it.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 22

David Walker Has Earned an Every-Down Role, and the Buccaneers Can't Wait Past Carolina

David Walker gave Raymond James Stadium its loudest moments of a lost Sunday, sacking Aaron Rodgers twice before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers collapsed in overtime against Pittsburgh.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, J.J. Jansen, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints

Buccaneers fourth-round CB Keionte Scott recorded his first career sack in Week 6’s win over the Steelers. Scott was taken aback to sack QB Aaron Rodgers for the first time.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Two Reasons to Worry and Three Reasons for Hope for the Buccaneers vs. the Panthers in Week 7

Sunday’s trip to uptown Charlotte opens NFC South play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Carolina Panthers can open a three-game lead over them with a win.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

Buccaneers Officially Make Two Roster Moves

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially placed LB Christian Rozeboom on injured reserve and designated WR David Sills to return from injured reserve, per the NFL Transactions wire. Rozeboom, 29, originally signed on with the Rams as an undrafted back in April of 2020 out of South Dakota State.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 22

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield shares encouraging injury update ahead of Panthers game

Mayfield addressed his recovery as he returned to practice.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles reveals when he'll make Baker Mayfield, Jalon Daniels decision for Panthers game

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Emeka Egbuka Update Emerges After 1 Missed Buccaneers Practice

Emeka Egbuka worked on the side with a trainer during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Thursday practice as he deals with a concussion and a foot injury. The second-year wide receiver missed Wednesday’s practice, leaving his status for Sunday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers uncertain.

Vita Vea News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea Sleeper Trade Candidate?

ESPN’s Dan Graziano says Buccaneers DT Vita Vea is a sleeper trade candidate to monitor ahead of the trade deadline. The two sides were at odds over Vea’s contract this summer.