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The Biggest Swing the Buccaneers Can Take at the Trade Deadline

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are right back in the thick of things in the NFC South as we approach the midway point of the 2026 season. They won their first division contest against the Carolina Panthers to bring their record to 2-5, with hope still attached to being able to turn it around.

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Why the Bucs Could Regret Trading Antoine Winfield Jr.

Antoine Winfield Jr.’s name is circulating in trade speculation, but I believe the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should resist the temptation to move one of their most accomplished defenders.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 28

Queipo’s Cover 4: Keionte Scott In The Slot, Bucs Roster

In the NFL, Cover 4 refers to a defensive coverage that aims to cover four deep zones on the field. Following that lead, I’m going to provide you with the same coverage of the Bucs – your favorite football team.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 28

Baker Mayfield Gets Honest Over Kevin Stefanski Rift After Years Without Contact

Baker Mayfield and Kevin Stefanski are about to meet as NFC South rivals, but the tension between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and his former Cleveland Browns coach dates back to their abrupt separation in 2022.

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Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of the 2025 season?

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Field Level Media / October 28

Buccaneers, Falcons bring renewed hope into NFC South clash

The NFC South has produced unlikely division champions in recent seasons, so there's little reason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons to concede anything this early in the season.

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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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

NFC Notes: Bucky Irving, Kevin Stefanski, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers’ second-year OT Benjamin Chukwuma started at right tackle in Week 7’s win over the Panthers, with Luke Goedeke out. Tampa Bay HC Todd Bowles thinks Chukwuma was a big reason they gained 258 rushing yards. “I thought Chuk did a great job,” Bowles said, via Gabriel Kahaian of the team’s site.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / October 28

Bucs RB Room Takes A Hit On Injury Report

The Bucs are back at home this week after a very successful game in North Carolina. With their record improving to 2-5, and another divisonal game coming up this week, the team has a real opportunity to turn the season around.

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

Buccaneers named as fit to trade for Pro Bowl pass rusher but Jason Licht needs to avoid him like the plague

ESPN recently released a list of the top-25 trade candidates and the Buccaneers are attached to one trade candidate that has been trending downward for several years, now.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 28

7 Truths About the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Heading Into Week 8 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Tampa Bay finally looked like the team it expected to be in Charlotte, where the Buccaneers ran for 258 yards in a 43-13 rout of the Panthers with Baker Mayfield back from his thumb injury.

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

Latest Buccaneers trade rumors throw gas on the fire that is their must-win game against the Falcons in Week 8

Until the Buccaneers win more games, the trade rumors will continue to roll in before the Nov. 10 deadline. ESPN recently named three Bucs who could get shipped out over the next couple of weeks.

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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 / PewterReport.com / October 28

Bucs vs. Falcons: Pewter Report's Pick-6 Preview

Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds previews the upcoming Bucs game with six quick-hitting topics. What’s at stake for the Bucs and their opponent, what will lead to a Tampa Bay victory or loss, and a couple of key matchups to watch each week.

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

Something big is brewing in Tampa Bay and it can definitely help the Buccaneers get back in the playoff hunt

The Buccaneers sit at 2-5 heading into a must-win matchup with the Falcons, and the numbers since Week 3 paint a dominant picture of Todd Bowles’ defense.

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Buccaneers Could Cash In on Yaya Diaby Before the Deadline After His Three-Sack Day in Carolina

Bucs fans filing into Raymond James Stadium for Sunday’s visit from the Falcons will be watching Yaya Diaby a little more closely after his three sacks in Charlotte.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 27

Bucs Sign RB To Practice Squad, Release QB

The Bucs made some adjustments to their practice squad on Tuesday. The team has announced that they have signed running back Barika Kpeenu and released quarterback Brett Rypien in a corresponding move. Kpeenu previously spent time with the Bucs during the team’s 2026 training camp and preseason.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Viral Sports News / October 27

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Suddenly Terminate QB Contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers trimmed their practice squad on Tuesday by releasing veteran quarterback Brett Rypien and adding running back Barika Kpeenu in the corresponding move, the team announced.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Bucky Irving should lose some playing time in the future but that’s a good thing for the Buccaneers’ rushing attack

Kenneth Gainwell handled 14 carries against the Panthers, and what he did with them should change how the Buccaneers manage Bucky Irving and their entire offensive approach over the rest of the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27

Buccaneers Release QB Brett Rypien From Practice Squad

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have signed RB Barika Kpeenu to the practice squad. The Buccaneers released QB Brett Rypien from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht strikes gold with yet another former undrafted free agent that played a key role in the Panthers win

The Buccaneers lost starting right tackle Luke Goedeke against the Panthers, and their second-year swing tackle from Georgia State stepped in and had a big game.

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

Week 8 NFC South Standings: Can the Buccaneers Take First Place Next Week?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed to win in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers to stay in the hunt for the NFC South. Not only did they win, but they also dominated their division rival 43-13.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 27

Buccaneers’ Egbuka, Winfield, and Goedeke Remain Questionable for Week 8

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be without one of their most important offensive weapons again in Week 8. Rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka remains questionable as Tampa Bay prepares to host the Atlanta Falcons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 27

Buccaneers Could Be Sellers At Deadline

The Buccaneers entered Week 7 with a 1-5 record, already establishing them as potential sellers at the trade deadline. A loss to the Panthers on Sunday could have led them to “entertain seller mode,” per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, but a 43-13 victory will likely quiet such talk for the time being.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Mayfield believes Bucs made a 'statement' with win over Panthers

Baker Mayfield believes Buccaneers made a 'statement' with blowout win over Panthers

One of the more surprising NFL results of the final Sunday of October involved the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earning a blowout 43-13 win at the rival Carolina Panthers that improved Tampa Bay to 2-5 on the season.

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