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Buccaneers waive former LSU running back

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are moving on from one of their undrafted free agents from the 2025 season. The Buccaneers waived running back Josh Williams on Monday, who came to the team out of LSU as a UDFA this year.

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Buccaneers’ HC Calls Out 'Certain' Players Following Loss To Miami

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are really showing a pattern of self-destruction, aren’t they? For the seventh time in eight games they lost a winnable game. A winnable game against a depleted Dolphins team and a backup quarterback.

Todd Bowles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Todd Bowles promises there’s no locker room trouble despite losing streak

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ second-half skid continued with Week 17’s loss to the Miami Dolphins. Tampa Bay has now dropped four straight games. After starting the season 6-2, the Bucs have lost seven of their last eight matchups, falling to 7-9 and putting their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EasySportz / December 29

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Are a Sinking Ship; Now What?

TAMPA, Fla. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep insisting the window is still open. The problem is the view looks nothing like it used to, and the breeze coming through is starting to feel like a draft.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29

Buccaneers Waive RB Josh Williams

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have waived RB Josh Williams. Williams, 25, began his career at LSU back in 2019 as a walk-on and is the son of former Buccaneers RB Jermaine Williams.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Baker Mayfield News / PewterReport.com / December 29

Baker Mayfield With Season On The Line: 'I’ll Get This Group Ready'

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield has taken ownership all season long when Tampa Bay has lost and made mistakes. All they’ve done is lose over the last two months having dropped seven of eight games and losing four in a row.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 29

Bucky Irving and Tristan Wirfs get into it on Buccaneers' sideline

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ frustrating 20-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday featured more than just missed chances on the field. The Buccaneers also had a tense sideline moment go viral involving running back Bucky Irving and All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 29

Gerald McCoy's latest comments on Todd Bowles receive backlash from Bucs fans

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been on a bad, bad slide as of late. They've lost seven of their last eight games, and naturally, a lot of Bucs fans and pundits have been pointing the blame at a lot of different aspects of the team.

Mike Evans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Buccaneers planning Mike Evans tribute for Week 18 game vs. Panthers

With everything still on the line despite another gut-punch loss, Baker Mayfield said Tampa Bay will be ready for a Week 18 home showdown with Carolina that decides the NFC South, promising he’ll have the group prepared after a performance that included 346 passing yards and two interceptions in the 20-17 loss to Miami.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 29

Why Buccaneers fans must watch Falcons-Rams on Monday night

For the most part, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers control their own destiny. Despite entering the final week at 7-9, they can win the NFC South at 8-9 by defeating the Carolina Panthers.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Bucs Report / December 29

Buccaneers vs Panthers Season Finale Flexed

The Buccaneers are gearing up for a must-win game! They’re hosting the Carolina Panthers in what could be a winner-take-all matchup for the NFC South title on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Bucky Irving News / PewterReport.com / December 29

Bucky Irving Doesn’t Look The Same — And It’s Raising Questions

Just a year ago, Bucs running back Bucky Irving appeared to be the next big thing in Tampa Bay. Irving exploded onto the scene as a fourth-round pick, overcoming concerns about his frame and athletic traits to be a dynamic weapon in Liam Coen’s offense.

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Buccaneers' Mike Evans joins exclusive club after tough loss to Dolphins

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers came up short in a 20-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but the afternoon still featured a historic milestone. The Buccaneers saw wide receiver Mike Evans reach 13,000 career receiving yards, becoming one of the most accomplished pass catchers in NFL history.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Bucs have been telling everyone who they are for weeks, now, and their record finally reflects the message

If you've been following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the last couple of months, then you've noticed a trend that's developed in postgame pressers. Todd Bowles and Baker Mayfield have echoed the same messages during the Bucs' 1-7 stretch, week after week.

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

NFL sets time for massive Buccaneers-Panthers NFC South showdown

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers now know when their season defining Week 18 matchup will take place. The Buccaneers will host the Carolina Panthers in a true winner-take-all game with the NFC South title on the line, scheduled for kickoff on Saturday at 4:30 p.m on ESPN.

Baker Mayfield News / The SportsRush / December 28

'Read My Eyes': Baker Mayfield Revisits 2 INTs as Bucs Stay in Playoff Hunt Despite 4 Straight Losses

After they managed to get off to a 6-2 start, it seemed as if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were going to cruise right towards their fifth consecutive NFC South title.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29

Report reveals whether Todd Bowles could be fired by Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ collapse this season has led some to wonder if coach Todd Bowles could take the fall for their poor finish. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that there is virtually no chance Bowles will be fired at the end of the season even if the Buccaneers do not win the NFC South.

Todd Bowles News / Pro Football Rumors / December 28