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On YouTubeTampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / May 8
Buccaneers Keep Numbers 13 and 54 ‘Off Limits’
The 2026 season marks a fresh start for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are looking to rebound after an 8-9 campaign that ended their playoff streak for the first time since 2020.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / May 8
Are The Bucs Pursuing This Veteran CB?
If the Bucs have one glaring position that could still use some attention following the 2026 NFL Draft, it’s cornerback. Tampa Bay drafted only one defensive back last month, selecting Miami’s Keionte Scott in the fourth round.
The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards in multiple NFL seasons can you name in five minutes?
Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / May 8
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht again dismisses major Rueben Bain Jr. concern
During an NFL Network interview that aired on Friday morning, Licht again addressed a topic that Bain and the Buccaneers seemingly won't be able to escape anytime soon.
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.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / May 8
What’s on the Line for Several Buccaneers in 2026?
There are several Buccaneers players playing for their continued careers on this team and I really don’t think that’s an exaggeration. I really think this season may shape what the Buccaneers will look like for quite some time.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / May 7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Rueben Bain Jr., Four More Picks From 2026 NFL Draft
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially signed draft picks, outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr., defensive back Keionte Scott, defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart, guard Billy Schrauth and tight end Bauer Sharp to their rookie contracts Thursday after the group arrived at team headquarters.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / May 7
NFL analyst names Bucs’ biggest roster hole, but it might not be as bad as some think
The Bucs did a great job at addressing roster issues this offseason, and one potential outstanding concern might have been remedied a bit. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ main roster building for the 2026 season is complete with both the free agency period and NFL Draft behind us now.
Buccaneers Sign Almost Entire Draft Class Ahead of Rookie Minicamp
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed almost their entire draft class after signing standout first rounder Rueben Bain Jr. The team announced on Thursday that it had signed five of its seven draft picks — Bain, fourth-rounder Keionte Scott, fifth-rounder DeMonte Capehart, fifth-rounder Billy Schrauth and sixth-rounder Bauer Sharp.
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 7
Jaylen Watson wants to team up with L’Jarius Sneed again, but Buccaneers make more sense
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 NFL season, looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs altogether in 2025.
Buccaneers Feel Rueben Bain Jr. is a Perfect Fit for Their 2026 Defense
Rueben Bain Jr. has the feel of a player who can play just about any role that is asked of him in a defense. Lining up at outside linebacker, defensive end or even defensive tackle doesn't feel like a stretch of the imagination when looking at the impact Bain can have on a defense.
Former Buccaneers Quarterback to Try Out for NFC South Division Rival
A former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is trying to stay in the NFC South by trying out for a Bucs rival. Former Bucs quarterback Kyle Trask is set to try out with the New Orleans Saints, per FOX Sports' Greg Auman.
Emeka Egbuka News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 6
NFC Notes: Emeka Egbuka, Monroe Freeling, Josiah Trotter, Buccaneers, Panthers
Regarding the Buccaneers’ second-round LB Josiah Trotter, Missouri LBs coach Derek Nicholson said Trotter had an “infectious” presence in their locker room. “He has an infectious personality, an infectious smile that permeates throughout the building.
Emeka Egbuka News / PewterReport.com / May 6
Emeka Egbuka Envisions A Dangerous Bucs Offense In 2026
Bucs wide receiver Emeka Egbuka doesn’t sound like someone easing into a new situation. Instead, he’s already envisioning a Bucs offense that could be one of the more dynamic units in the league.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / May 6
Rueben Bain Jr. sends a hidden and scary message to the rest of the NFL with his jersey number selection
The Buccaneers recently released Rueben Bain Jr.’s jersey number, along with the rest of the Bucs’ 2026 NFL Draft class, and there’s a hidden message if you stop and think about Bain Jr.’s selection.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / HITC / May 6
Buccaneers still facing major pass-rush problem after draft
Tampa Bay’s defence has shown it can get to the quarterback, but there are still questions about finishing plays. According to NFL.com’s post-draft review, edge rusher remains the team’s biggest need, and the stats back that up.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / May 6
5 UDFA rookies that can shake up the Buccaneers offseason, starting with rookie minicamp
The Buccaneers began Phase I of their offseason workouts a couple of weeks ago and now, rookie minicamp is up next. Here are five UDFAs that can start making a name for themselves with a strong showing.
NFL News / PewterReport.com / May 6
Jason Licht: 'Bucs Were In On' Trey Hendrickson – Miss Led To Rueben Bain Jr.
The Bucs did not land Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson in free agency – and for a moment, it stung. But as general manager Jason Licht revealed during his Tuesday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, that miss could very well have reshaped Tampa Bay’s offseason for the better.
Tampa Bay still needs one edge rusher who can finish what its pressure creates
Tampa Bay’s defense already knows how to make quarterbacks uncomfortable. It still does not have enough proof that it can finish those rushes. NFL.com’s post-draft roster-hole review pegged edge rush as the Buccaneers’ biggest remaining need, and the numbers explain why.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 5
Bucs’ Jacob Parrish To Compete For Outside CB Job
After cornerback Jacob Parrish showed off his inside-outside versatility at Kansas State, the Buccaneers added him in the third round of the 2025 draft.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / May 5
Buccaneers reportedly have made huge Baker Mayfield decision amid contract rumors
Perhaps the biggest story hovering over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this spring involves the fact that Mayfield remains in the final year of the three-year deal he signed in March 2024.
Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / May 5
NFL executive gives Buccaneers advice for Baker Mayfield contract extension
Should the Bucs follow the blueprint of another quarterback's recent deal in trying to extend Mayfield?
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