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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 25
Buccaneers vs. Panthers Week 7 Inactives: Who's In, Who's Out as Baker Mayfield Returns
Baker Mayfield is back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The quarterback is active Sunday at Bank of America Stadium after missing three games with a dislocated right thumb, and he’ll play in a glove the Rays helped build.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 25
Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles Gets Blunt Criticism From Leonard Fournette
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had far from the start to the season they wanted. They're currently just 1-5 and hold the worst record in the NFC, and another loss to the NFC South-leading Carolina Panthers on Sunday would almost certainly spell doom for the team's playoff hopes.
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
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?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 25
Our Buccaneers vs. Panthers Score Predictions Are In
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face a grim outlook for the rest of the season if they fall to 1-6 on the year. They can prevent that by defeating the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but it won't be easy to win their first division matchup.
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 / Athlon Sports / October 25
Baker Mayfield vs. Panthers Week 7: Three Expectations for Buccaneers QB
Baker Mayfield heads into Bank of America Stadium on Sunday wearing a protective glove on his throwing hand, one the Rays helped build, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need him to steady an offense that sputtered without him.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 25
Here's What Should Scare the Carolina Panthers About the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7
Bank of America Stadium gets a division game Sunday, and the Carolina Panthers walk in as the NFC South leaders at 3-2, a run that includes a 34-3 rout of the Falcons in Atlanta.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 25
Bucs Tabbed As Sellers at Trade Deadline if They Drop to 1-6
The 2026 season has not gone the way that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had hoped. They have limped to a 1-6 record and there are no real signs that they might turn things around.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 25
Buccaneers vs Panthers: Keys to Victory in Carolina
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to North Carolina for a crucial NFC South showdown against the Carolina Panthers. After a disappointing start, Tampa Bay needs sharper execution, more aggressive coaching and four quarters of complementary football.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 24
Buccaneers Elevate Linebacker Caden Fordham Ahead of Panthers Game
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adding linebacker depth ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Two days after placing Christian Rozeboom on injured reserve, Tampa Bay elevated Caden Fordham from its practice squad.
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.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24
NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Tershawn Wharton, Buccaneers, Panthers
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield said his thumb feels good, and he’s excited to return to the field. “Feel good, just improving,” Mayfield said, via PFT. “Never really missed time because of injury.
Baker Mayfield News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 24
Baker Mayfield Gets Special Help From World Series-Bound Rays
Buccaneers' star quarterback Baker Mayfield has received some help from an unexpected source. According to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa
Todd Bowles News / Athlon Sports / October 24
The Buccaneers' Answer at Edge Rusher Could Be a Texas Star Built for Todd Bowles' Scheme
Tampa Bay finally got after the quarterback in Week 6, sacking Aaron Rodgers five times, and still lost in overtime to the Steelers. Before that game, the Buccaneers had six sacks through five weeks, and they sit at 1-5 with an edge group that still hasn’t settled.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Is Baker Mayfield Playing Sunday? Buccaneers QB Expected Back vs. Panthers With Thumb Glove
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at Carolina, but that designation looks like a formality. Barring a setback in the next 24 hours, Mayfield is expected to return against the Panthers, Tom Pelissero reported Saturday, after Todd Bowles set a Friday deadline to make the call.
Kenneth Gainwell News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Kenneth Gainwell Is the Third-Down Back the Bengals or Packers Should Target From Tampa Bay
Kenneth Gainwell signed with Tampa Bay to be the passing-down piece in a backfield built around Bucky Irving. Six games in, Irving has taken those snaps, too, which makes Gainwell one of the more practical names on The Athletic’s Daniel Popper’s trade deadline big board.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 24
NFL Admits Officials Made Mistake Against Buccaneers
The NFL has acknowledged a significant officiating error from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 5 matchup against Dallas. Defensive lineman Calijah Kancey was penalized for illegal hands to the face, despite the Cowboys committing the infraction.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Buccaneers' Former Third-Round Pick Could Be the Deadline's Cheapest Pass-Rush Fix
Tampa Bay has a decision to make on the edge, and YaYa Diaby sits right in the middle of it. The Athletic’s Daniel Popper put the Buccaneers’ 2023 third-round pick on his trade deadline big board as a cheap option for contenders tight against the cap, and a week of questions about Todd Bowles has only made selling easier to picture.
Cody Mauch News / PewterReport.com / October 24
Slivon’s Slant: Bucs’ Offensive Identity Crisis, Cody Mauch On O-Line Progress
The Bucs’ offensive struggles go beyond execution. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson has struggled to build a game plan that keeps defenses guessing, and Tampa Bay’s lack of success on opening drives has become increasingly concerning.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 24
Bucs Rule 3 Players Out For Sunday’s Game
The Bucs will be without three important players for their upcoming road game against the Panthers on Sunday. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, right tackle Luke Goedeke and safety Antoine Winfield are all out, while quarterback Baker Mayfield makes his return for the first time in Week 3.
Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / October 22
Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield shares encouraging injury update ahead of Panthers game
Mayfield addressed his recovery as he returned to practice.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21
NFL insiders point to pair of NFC South defenders as potential trade candidates ahead of deadline
The next three weeks could decide the fate of two of the NFC South's elite defenders.
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