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Former Pro Bowl Buccaneers Linebacker Signs With Detroit Lions

A former Tampa Bay Buccaneers top-five overall pick has signed with an NFC contender. Former Bucs star linebacker Devin White has signed a one-year deal to join the Detroit Lions, per Jordan Schultz.

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This Buccaneers Position Battle Isn't Going How We Expected

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have most of their spots locked up as training camp continues. There was one position group that was wide open heading into camp, however — at least we thought it was.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 1

How things could go right—or very wrong—for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they test Baker Mayfield in 2026

Are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers going to get the best of Baker Mayfield by playing with fire and having him “disrespected” going into 2026? The Baker Mayfield saga will roll on for the foreseeable future.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 1

NFC Notes: Bucky Irving, Nic Scourton, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said RB Bucky Irving is fully healthy following shoulder surgery and will not be limited during training camp. “He feels fine, he’s great,” Bowles said, via the team’s website.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL Passing-TD leaders' quiz

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The 'Most passing yards without a touchdown' quiz

Todd Bowles News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 1

The 3 Most Important Things Todd Bowles Said From Bucs Training Camp (So Far)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have gone through their first three days of training camp. They're off Saturday, but they'll be right back to it on Sunday. Head coach Todd Bowles speaks after every day of camp, so he's already had a lot to say as Tampa Bay has gone through its first few camps.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 1

Buccaneers Already Expanding Keionte Scott’s Responsibilities

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Keionte Scott expecting him to strengthen the secondary. Early training camp suggests Todd Bowles has even bigger plans.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 1

Buccaneers’ Tristan Wirfs Injury Raises Concern Ahead of Training Camp

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are approaching the end of their first week of training camp, but one major storyline has surrounded the team throughout the opening days.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 1

Early Returns Indicate This Buccaneers Defensive Star is Ready to Dominate in 2026

Lost among the chaos that has been the Buccaneers' offseason so far is the star potential that Antoine Winfield Jr. possesses. With Mike Evans and Lavonte

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 1

Report: Buccaneers Ownership Upset by Baker Mayfield’s Public Remarks

The contract dispute between Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appears to be taking another troubling turn. What began as difficult negotiations now seems to be creating real tension between the quarterback and the organization.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 1

Bucs Offered Baker Mayfield More Than $50MM Per Year

Initial reports regarding the breakdown of Baker Mayfield‘s extension negotiations with the Buccaneers indicated that the team was not willing to go above a $50MM AAV.

NFL News / Yardbarker

One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 1

How Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles responded to Baker Mayfield’s contract extension comments

Todd Bowles is not letting his quarterback’s contract frustration become a training camp distraction. The Buccaneers head coach addressed Baker Mayfield’s pointed comments from a day earlier, when the quarterback told reporters he felt “disrespected” and “undervalued” after extension talks with Tampa Bay stalled.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 31

Rumor: Baker Mayfield turned down ‘multiple’ short-term extension offers

Baker Mayfield appears to be highly motivated to play well and lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers deep into the postseason after the negotiations that took place this summer.

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Bucky Irving News / PewterReport.com / July 31

Bucky Irving: The Bucs’ X-Factor

A good athlete can become a master of technique, a great athlete can learn to lead others, but there are some athletes that possess a certain X-factor, something that can’t be taught.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / July 31

Baker Mayfield’s big day, injury updates, Antoine Winfield Jr.’s comeback, and more anchor Buccaneers training camp highlights from Day 3

The Buccaneers were back in action on Friday and there are plenty of training camp highlights to dive into. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapped up day 3 of training camp on Friday after a couple of productive practices on Wednesday and Thursday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 31

Teams Calling Buccaneers About Vita Vea

Vita Vea‘s efforts to secure a Buccaneers extension were unsuccessful. As a result, a trade request is now in place with the Pro Bowl defensive tackle declining to participate in training camp.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / July 31

Baker Mayfield offers fiery response to failed contract negotiations at Buccaneers training camp

Mayfield will be playing on an expiring contract in 2026.

Bucs risk repeating Washington's costly Kirk Cousins mistake with Mayfield

Steelers should keep tabs on Mayfield in wake of Aaron Rodgers comments

Steelers hear what they don't want to about Rodgers

Shedeur Sanders made major move in Browns QB competition, analyst says

Jahmyr Gibbs sends clear message to Lions amid contract dispute

Raiders provide much-needed Maxx Crosby update at training camp

Vita Vea News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 30

Buccaneers Don’t Plan To Move Vita Vea Despite Interest

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports there is “pretty heavy” trade interest in Buccaneers DT Vita Vea, but Tampa Bay doesn’t plan to move him. Fowler says the Buccaneers have had several callers for the veteran lineman after he requested a trade without a new contract earlier this week.

Vita Vea News / Yardbarker / July 29