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Video: Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka Makes INSANE Catch At OTA Practice

The talk of the Bucs’ first OTA practice was the highlight one-handed catch made by second year wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. It was posted about on social media by several reporters, including Pewter Report, and discussed on the Pewter Report Podcast during Tuesday’s OTA recap episode.

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Former NFL GM Very Worried About Bucs' Offense Because of One Thing

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offense hasn't changed all that much from last season's middling unit that failed to capture much consistency. However, the group did become a bit younger and more versatile through free agency and the NFL Draft after the departure of legendary wide receiver Mike Evans.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 29

Former LSU Offensive Coordinator Gives High Praise to New Buccaneers Tight End

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' tight end room needed some help in the offseason, and general manager Jason Licht made sure to address that need in the NFL Draft this year.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / May 29

ESPN Calls Out Bucs’ Best And Worst Offseason Decisions

With the Bucs’ offseason overhaul all but complete, national analysts are now weighing which moves could define Tampa Bay’s 2026 season – for better or worse.

Matthew Stafford News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

NFL News / PewterReport.com / May 28

Point-Counterpoint: Are Bucs Really Top Contenders In The NFC?

In a Thursday column on PewterReport.com, two Pewter Reporters will debate a Bucs topic with different viewpoints. Which Pewter Reporter wins the debate?

NFL News / Yardbarker

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Emeka Egbuka News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28

Watch: Buccaneers’ Emeka Egbuka does his best Odell Beckham Jr. impression

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka had 63 receptions for 938 yards with six touchdowns in his rookie season in the NFL. With Mike Evans signing with the San Francisco 49ers, Egbuka’s numbers should go up in his second season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 28

See Emeka Egbuka's Insane Catch at Buccaneers OTAs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' receiver room is mostly the same in 2026, save for one crucial piece. Franchise legend Mike Evans departed the team after 12 seasons in Tampa Bay to play for the San Francisco 49ers, but despite that, the Bucs still have plenty of firepower at the position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / May 28

ESPN calls out the Buccaneers’ worst move of the offseason and it completely misses the mark when you break it down

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently released an article surveying the best and worst offseason moves for every NFC team. His take on the Buccaneers’ worst move lacks a lot of context.

Dan Orlovsky News / PewterReport.com / May 28

Dan Orlovsky Left Something Out About The Bucs

It’s the dog days of summer and the only thing holding us together until meaningful Bucs football restarts in the fall is a cheesy game of Bingo. It’s times like these that hot takes tend to fill up the X timeline.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 28

Todd Bowles Genuinely Excited About Buccaneers Rookie Quarterback

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are confident in quarterback Baker Mayfield in 2026 and beyond — confident enough that he's probably going to get an extension before the season begins.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / May 28

It's Not Fair, But There's a Hall of Fame Comparison for Bucs Rookie Ted Hurst

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added another dynamic weapon to their passing game this offseason, spending their third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst.

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The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

Baker Mayfield News / Bucs Report / May 28

Buccaneers Enter 2026 With Baker Mayfield’s Long-Term Future Unsettled

Baker Mayfield arrived in Tampa Bay on a one-year prove-it contract worth up to $6 million in 2023. Tasked with following Tom Brady, Mayfield played well enough to earn a new three-year deal worth up to $100 million and secure his place as the Buccaneers’ franchise quarterback.

Bucky Irving News / Pro Football Rumors / May 28

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving Still Recovering From Shoulder Surgery

Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is not expected to participate in OTAs due to his ongoing recovery from offseason shoulder surgery, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / May 27

Buccaneers Reportedly Looking For Major Stadium Renovations With $1 Billion Budget

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Glazer family are pursuing major renovations for Raymond James Stadium, according to a report from Colleen Wright of the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 27

National NFL Analyst Delivers Bold Take About Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Roster

Following the retirement of Tom Brady after the 2022 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to avoid the dreaded rebuilding phase while simultaneously refreshing their roster and cap situation and remain highly competitive in the NFC South.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 28

NFC South schedule breakdown: The toughest four-game stretches in 2026

Not all stretches during an NFL season are created equal. A favorable month can launch a playoff push. A brutal one can bury a team before Thanksgiving.

NFL quarterback rooms 2026: Every team evaluated by stability, depth and upside

C.J. Stroud addresses future with Texans, narrative about big personal change

Trade proposal has Lions acquiring $34 million Jared Goff insurance

The 'Most 20-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Cody Mauch News / PewterReport.com / May 27

Cody Mauch’s Triumphant Return To Bucs OTAs

There were a lot of things that went wrong for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2025. Injuries to key players, such as right guard Cody Mauch, wide receiver Mike Evans, running back Bucky Irving, and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, to name a few, affected Tampa Bay’s push to the postseason.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 27

What We Saw From Buccaneers' Wide Receivers Group on Day 1 of OTAs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty of work to do in OTAs, mandatory minicamp and training camp. Plenty of position groups have been rearranged and restructured throughout the offseason, but one room in particular is still taking its shape as the offseason trudges on.