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The Kansas City Chiefs can no longer just think about the present. They are forced to also address their future after missing the playoffs last season, and that includes pursuing any young talent that becomes available.

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Buccaneers’ gamble with talented rookie backfires and Jason Licht has to watch his undrafted gem sign with another NFL team

The Buccaneers rolled the dice on Jack Pyburn when they cut him from the team and now he’s signed elsewhere in the NFL. There’s always some level of gambling involved when it comes to NFL roster cuts and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just lost out on talented UDFA rookie EDGE Jack Pyburn.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 31

Former Buccaneers Second-Round Pick Released By Panthers

A former second-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been released, but his NFL career may not be over just yet. The Carolina Panthers released former Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask on Sunday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 31

5 Buccaneers Players Who Survived the Cut and Earned Their Spot

Final rosters have now been finalized for all 32 NFL teams, and though the competition was fierce in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers feel good about the roster heading into the 2026 regular season.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL Spin Zone / August 31

The Buccaneers, of all teams, may have found the QB gem of the 2026 rookie class

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had their share of quarterback drama in the 2026 offseason, specifically surrounding the contract negotiations with starter Baker Mayfield.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

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

3 biggest surprises from Bucs’ 53-man roster cutdown

The Bucs’ roster trim down came with a few eyebrow raising moments. Sunday evening has come and gone, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with the rest of the NFL, has whittled their rosters down to the 53-player limit for the start of the 2026 season.

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

Former first-round pick is one of 4 players the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to target after roster cuts

The Buccaneers, along with the rest of the NFL, wrapped up roster cuts on Sunday. Now, it’s about searching for some additional help before the regular season kicks off.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EasySportz / August 31

Bucs cut Jake Browning now as Jalon Daniels takes backup job for Mayfield

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers executed a major roster adjustment by releasing veteran Jake Browning and elevating undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to the second-string quarterback role.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Bucs Waive OLB Chris Braswell, Trim Roster To 53

Here is how the Buccaneers slashed their roster to the 53-man limit today: OLB Chris Braswell TE Devin Culp DL Josiah Green WR Garrett Greene WR Matthew Henry OLB Yasir Holmes WR Jha’Quan Jackson LB Nick Jackson DL Jayson Jones G Henry Lutovsky S Robert McDaniel CB Roman Parodie WR Dean Patterson OLB Jack Pyburn WR Eric Rivers S J.J.

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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 31

Buccaneers Cut Veteran Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially reached the 53-man roster limit. Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu is the final player cut as Tampa Bay finalized its initial roster.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 31

Bucs Announce 2026 53-Man Roster

The Bucs have released their current 53-man roster as well as the team’s roster cuts. NFL teams can begin claiming players off waivers at 1:00 p.m. ET on Monday, August 31 and forming a 16-person practice squad – 17 with a player from the International Pathway Program.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Buccaneers Officially Cut 36 Players

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially cut their roster down to 53 players on Sunday ahead of the deadline. Here’s the full list of moves: QB Connor Bazelak

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 30

Buccaneers Waive Former Second-Round Pick Chris Braswell

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are waiving outside linebacker Chris Braswell, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Braswell, 24, was selected 57th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Chris Braswell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Buccaneers Releasing Former Second-Round EDGE Chris Braswell

Ian Rapoport reports that the Buccaneers are releasing 2024 second-round pass rusher Chris Braswell. Braswell, 24, is from Washington, D.C., was a one-year starter at Alabama, and was a former five-star recruit. The No.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EssentiallySports / August 30

Bucs Rip Up Jake Browning’s Contract as Ex-Kansas Star Signed as Baker Mayfield’s Backup

It’s all over for Jake Browning even before it started, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have decided to go in a different direction in their attempt to secure a backup quarterback.

Sean Tucker News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Buccaneers Rework RB Sean Tucker’s Deal

Retained on an RFA tender in March, Sean Tucker is back for another year as the Buccaneers’ third-string running back. RFA tenders being nonguaranteed brought some uncertainty, however, but the Bucs want him on their roster.

Jack Pyburn News / Yardbarker / August 30

Buccaneers waive Jack Pyburn, clearing path toward LSU

If he clears waivers, Pyburn will likely be headed back to the collegiate level for a fifth season.

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Jalon Daniels News / Yardbarker / August 30

Buccaneers rolling with undrafted rookie as backup to Baker Mayfield

There was a bit of a surprise in the battle for QB2 duties in Tampa Bay.

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Report: Jalon Daniels named backup QB to Baker Mayfield with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Former Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels will be the backup QB to starter Baker Mayfield on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. An undrafted free agent, Daniels beat out Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak for the spot behind Mayfield.