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5 realistic trades the Buccaneers could pursue before the deadline

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t quite dealing with the amount of injuries that the San Francisco 49ers or the Arizona Cardinals are. However, they are still one of the more injury-ridden teams across the entire league.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Have Two Players Honored For Week 8 Performances

In a week that felt like a highlight reel for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NFL decided to hand out some well-deserved hardware. And they didn’t just stop at one.

Anthony Nelson News / Pro Football Talk / October 29

Anthony Nelson named NFC defensive player of the week

Tampa Bay outside linebacker Anthony Nelson had a big day against New Orleans and now has been recognized for it. Nelson has been named NFC defensive player of the week.

Chase McLaughlin News / Pro Football Talk / October 29

Chase McLaughlin is the NFC special teams player of the week

The Buccaneers have called on Chase McLaughlin to make a number of game-winning field goals this season, but they didn't need those kind of heroics in Week 8 against the Saints.

Tucker Kraft News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-rushing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

Todd Bowles News / PewterReport.com / October 29

How Todd Bowles Has Improved Bucs’ Pass Rush In 2025

Todd Bowles has become emboldened this year. Provided a secondary that is now firmly in the conversation of elite, he is now leaning into the most creative version of himself.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

Tom Brady News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Tom Brady Puts NFL on Notice About 'Game of the Year'

Tom Brady now serves as Fox Sports' top NFL analyst after retiring from football. His latest Power Rankings place the Colts at No. 1, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at fourth.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / The SportsRush / October 29

'I Gave Up a Sack': Tristan Wirfs Regrets His Role in Ending Tom Brady’s Career on a Sour Note

When Tom Brady first announced that he would be taking his talents to Tampa Bay, there was excitement in the air for the fans and the front office members alike.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Fantasy Football Week 9 Kicker Rankings: Which PK Should You Start?

Beyond losing Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin (PK3) and the New York Jets' Nick Folk (PK6) to their bye weeks, the positional impact is inconsequential.

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

Could Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles win Coach of the Year?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 6-2 coming into the bye week, and they hold that record — one of the NFL's best — despite a slew of injuries on both sides of the ball.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 28

Top Ten Trade Targets For The Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter their bye week with an impressive 6-2 record. They have looked good, despite an unreasonable amount of injuries. Now is the time to take a breath and reevaluate what this team needs to do moving forwards.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

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

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles gives honest thoughts on season so far

It hasn't exactly been smooth all the way through, but it would be hard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to complain about being 6-2 going into their bye week in Week 9.